Laura Sposato, MBA
About Laura Sposato, MBA
Laura Sposato, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Global Financial Planning & Analysis at SuperOrdinary, where she has implemented a global financial planning process and developed cash management strategies for the Amazon business.
Current Role at SuperOrdinary
Laura Sposato serves as the Vice President of Global Financial Planning & Analysis at SuperOrdinary Co. since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing the global financial planning process, which encompasses the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. She has played a significant role in the design and implementation of the OneStream financial system, enhancing financial reporting and analysis capabilities. Additionally, Sposato has developed a cash modeling process tailored for the Amazon business and has led initiatives to educate internal Amazon leadership on effective cash management practices.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current position, Laura Sposato held various roles in finance across multiple organizations. She worked at Nice-Pak Products, Inc. as the Director of Finance for the Consumer Division from 2014 to 2017. Before that, she was with Pernod Ricard USA, where she served as Director of Division Finance and Director of Financial Reporting & Special Projects. Her career also includes positions at Heineken USA as a Senior Financial Analyst and Lillian Vernon Corp as a Senior Financial Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Laura Sposato earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from Iona University, completing her studies from 1995 to 1998. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Financial Management from the same institution, studying from 1999 to 2001. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in financial planning and analysis.
Contributions to Employee Benefits at SuperOrdinary
At SuperOrdinary Co., Laura Sposato contributed to the Employee Benefits Committee, where she influenced decisions regarding 401k providers and health insurance plans. Her involvement in this committee highlights her commitment to enhancing employee welfare and ensuring that financial planning aligns with organizational benefits.
Negotiation and Partnership with Amazon
Laura Sposato has partnered with internal Amazon leadership at SuperOrdinary Co. to negotiate contract terms with various brands. This collaboration demonstrates her ability to work cross-functionally and leverage financial expertise to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.