Katie Belonga
About Katie Belonga
Katie Belonga serves as the Director of FP&A at Yotpo, where she has worked since 2021. Previously, she held various roles at Google, including Finance Manager, where she led initiatives to improve user experience and team efficiency.
Current Role at Yotpo
Katie Belonga serves as the Director of FP&A at Yotpo, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's strategic financial decisions. Her expertise in finance and analytics supports Yotpo's growth and operational efficiency. She operates out of the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Google
Before joining Yotpo, Katie Belonga worked at Google as a Finance Manager from 2015 to 2021. During her tenure, she led various initiatives, including the redesign of transfer materials to enhance user experience. She also conducted analysis and task automation using Sheets, SQL, App Script, and BigQuery, which improved team efficiency. Additionally, she managed a team focused on onboarding experiences and facilitated internal mobility for employees.
Education and Expertise
Katie Belonga earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Rochester, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her education at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School, obtaining an MBA with a focus on Business Environment and Public Policy, Strategy from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her roles in finance and analysis.
Early Career and Internships
Katie Belonga began her career as a Recruiting Assistant at the University of Rochester Career Center, where she worked for five years from 2006 to 2011. She also gained experience as a Project Manager/Implementation Consultant at Epic for four months in 2011. Additionally, she completed a two-month internship at the Department of Health and Human Services in 2010, which contributed to her professional development.
Achievements at Google
During her time at Google, Katie Belonga led support for the Annual Compensation planning cycle and managed a team dedicated to improving onboarding processes for new hires and internal transfers. Her contributions significantly impacted employee experiences and operational processes within the organization.