Traci Glover
Chicago
Summary
Finance transformation and SAP program leader with 20+ years of experience in Fortune 100 consumer goods organizations leading financial planning, ERP implementations, and cross-functional business process transformation. Recognized for translating complex business requirements into scalable technology solutions and driving enterprise testing, governance, and stakeholder alignment across large-scale ERP programs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Transformation Project Manager
Tropicana Brands Group
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Led cross-functional SAP transformation initiatives across Commercial Finance, Deduction Management, and consulting partners supporting trade promotion operations.
- Managed enterprise User Acceptance Testing cycles including test planning, execution coordination, and defect management.
- Facilitated executive steering committee meetings reviewing program progress, risks, and strategic decisions.
- Translated complex business requirements into system enhancements supporting finance and trade promotion operations
SAP S/4HANA Implementation – Testing Champion
Tropicana Brands Group
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 03.2026
- Defined and executed enterprise SAP testing strategy spanning Record-to-Report, Trade Promotion Management, Source-to-Pay, and Order-to-Cash workstreams.
- Coordinated testing activities across business users, IT teams, and system integrators to ensure successful deployment.
- Led defect triage sessions with project leadership to accelerate issue resolution.
Associate Sales Finance Manager – Headquarter Sales Finance
PepsiCo
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Led forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting across Tropicana, Naked Juice, Izze, and Kevita brands.
- Analyzed trade spend, deductions, and pricing to strengthen financial controls and improve profitability visibility.
- Built financial models and performance dashboards supporting data driven decision making across Sales and Sales Finance Leadership
Associate Manager – Planning and Reporting
PepsiCo
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Led financial analysis and reporting supporting Forecast and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes.
- Delivered executive reporting analyzing sales performance against forecast expectations, AOP targets, and prior-year results.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and IT to support forecasting systems, trade planning consolidation, and SAP governance controls.
SAP Trade Implementation Lead
PepsiCo
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Partnered with process teams and business stakeholders to implement SAP Trade Management solutions supporting Quaker, Tropicana, and Gatorade businesses.
- Led User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for financial processes including trade accruals, period-end close, and liability review.
- Developed and delivered training programs for headquarters Sales Finance teams and provided post-implementation support.
SAP Consolidations Integration Lead
PepsiCo
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Led business readiness for SAP Consolidations implementation supporting enterprise financial reporting and close processes.
- Directed system testing, UAT, and controlled close cycles serving as the primary business tester and super user.
- Partnered with readiness, training, and compliance teams to map security roles, develop training documentation, and support SOX controls.
Senior Financial Analyst – Quaker Snacks Finance
PepsiCo
Chicago, IL
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Led financial consolidation and reporting for Strategic Plan, AOP, forecasts, and monthly performance reviews.
- Managed a $15MM SG&A budget and provided financial guidance to budget owners.
Finance & Internal Audit Leadership Roles
Sara Lee Corporation
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Progressed through multiple internal audit roles to become the primary audit liaison to divisional leadership.
- Led audit engagements and financial reviews across 18 domestic and international divisions in North & South America, Europe, and Africa.
- Supervised teams of 2–7 professionals while assessing financial reporting accuracy and internal control effectiveness.
- Directed risk-based audit planning, investigations, and financial analyses presented to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Loyola University Chicago
Skills
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP Trade Promotion Management (TPM)
- SAP Consolidations (BCS)
- Azure DevOps (ADO)
- Jira
- Smartsheet
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
Websites
Timeline
Strategic Transformation Project Manager
Tropicana Brands Group
01.2021 - 03.2026
SAP S/4HANA Implementation – Testing Champion
Tropicana Brands Group
01.2021 - 03.2026
Associate Sales Finance Manager – Headquarter Sales Finance
PepsiCo
01.2004 - 01.2021
Associate Manager – Planning and Reporting
PepsiCo
01.2004 - 01.2021
SAP Trade Implementation Lead
PepsiCo
01.2004 - 01.2021
SAP Consolidations Integration Lead
PepsiCo
01.2004 - 01.2021
Senior Financial Analyst – Quaker Snacks Finance
PepsiCo
01.2004 - 01.2021
Finance & Internal Audit Leadership Roles
Sara Lee Corporation
01.1995 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Loyola University Chicago
CORE EXPERTISE
- Finance Transformation
- SAP S/4HANA Programs
- ERP Implementations
- Enterprise Testing Strategy
- Trade Promotion Management (TPM)
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Business Process Improvement