Amy Lancer
About Amy Lancer
Amy Lancer serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Eastside Distilling, Inc., bringing extensive experience in finance and budgeting, particularly in zero-based budgeting. Her career includes significant roles at major companies such as Bacardi, Diageo, HEINEKEN USA, and Ernst & Young, where she has developed a strong focus on data analytics and performance management.
Current Role at Eastside Distilling
Amy Lancer serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Eastside Distilling, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she focuses on overseeing financial strategies and performance metrics. Her responsibilities include managing budgeting processes and providing insights that drive business decisions. Lancer's expertise in zero-based budgeting is instrumental in ensuring that all expenses are justified for each new period, aligning financial resources with company objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Lancer has held various significant positions in finance across multiple organizations. She worked at Bacardi as the Business Analytics Director from 2012 to 2015, and at Diageo in several roles, including Director of Commercial Finance & Performance from 2008 to 2010 and Director of Commercial Finance & Performance - East from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she served as the FP&A Director Sales at HEINEKEN USA from 2017 to 2020 and as the Commercial Finance Director from 2015 to 2017, both based in White Plains, New York.
Educational Background
Amy Lancer studied at Fordham University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her finance career. Her academic background supports her professional expertise in financial analysis and management.
Expertise in Financial Strategies
Lancer possesses extensive expertise in zero-based budgeting and data analytics integration with financial information. She demonstrates a strong focus on driving commercial insights and implementing best practices in planning, processes, and performance management. Her experience includes systems implementations, which involve integrating new software systems into existing business processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
Professional Relationships and Stakeholder Engagement
Throughout her career, Lancer has built a track record of establishing strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. She is skilled in influencing and negotiating in complex situations, which is essential for effective financial management and collaboration across various departments within organizations.