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Brad Tomlin

@bradtomlin

Regional finance leader at Toll Brothers who improved gross margin by 100+ bps and delivered more than $10M in annual cost savings.

United States

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At TOLL BROTHERS, I established and led a regional finance function supporting $2.1B in revenue across 7 divisions. I improved gross margin by 100+ bps and led a cost and efficiency initiative that delivered more than $10M in annual savings.

At VF CORP, I developed multi-year strategy and growth initiatives for JanSport, Eastpak, and Eagle Creek as part of the cross-functional Senior Leadership Team. The work drove revenue growth by 150%, increased gross margin by 500bps+, and increased profit by 400%.

At COMCAST EFFECTV, I transformed and unified forecasting across 9 regions and 84 markets, increasing efficiency and improving accuracy. I also developed standardized sales analytic dashboards and KPI reporting.

Earlier, at SPORTS AUTHORITY, I led development of the $2.8B sales budget and $240M payroll budget for 475+ stores. Across my finance and consulting work, I’ve supported planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance across retail, consumer goods, insurance, and other industries.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VP of Regional Finance

Toll Brothers

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Established and led a newly created regional finance function supporting $2.1B in revenue across 7 divisions, improving decision-making, accountability, and planning effectiveness. Owned full P&L performance, driving margin expansion, cost control, and operational efficiency.

Financial Planning P&L management Margin Expansion Cost Control KPI Reporting ERP Implementation Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Cross functional Leadership

Head of Finance – JanSport / Eastpak / Eagle Creek

VF Corporation

Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)

Developed and implemented multi-year strategy, growth initiatives, and KPIs as part of the cross-functional Senior Leadership Team, driving revenue growth by 150%. Led initiatives across wholesale, eCommerce, and B2B channels, optimizing pricing/margin, promotions, customer profitability, and distribution strategy to increase gross margin by 500bps+ and profit by 400%.

Strategic Planning Financial Modeling Pricing Strategy Margin Optimization Forecasting zero based budgeting Long Range Planning Go To Market Strategy Due Diligence Incentive Programs Board Reporting

Sr. Manager of FP&A

Comcast Effectv

Jan 2016 - Dec 2020 (4 years 11 months)

Directed market-level forecasting process, collaborating with VP/Directors of FP&A and Field Leadership to develop $2.5B sales budget and all associated expenses. Transformed and unified the forecasting process nationally (9 regions / 84 markets), increasing efficiency and improving accuracy.

Financial Planning Forecasting Budgeting KPI Reporting Sales Analytics Revenue Recognition Restructuring Cross Functional Collaboration

Director of Finance – Store Operations

Sports Authority

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)

Led the development of the $2.8B sales budget and $240M payroll budget for 475+ stores, improving oversight and efficiency. Improved labor productivity and cost efficiency, reducing payroll by $10M while improving performance by 10% through operational and competitive analysis.

Budgeting Forecasting Payroll Management Productivity Competitive Analysis Incentive Programs Risk Mitigation Financial Analysis

Finance Manager – Store Operations

Sports Authority

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)

Streamlined the P&L review process and created custom reporting for field leadership, improving forecasting and accountability. Prepared weekly sales and payroll forecasts, ensuring consistency and accuracy for 475+ stores.

P&L Analysis Reporting Forecasting Payroll Budgeting Process Improvement

Staff Financial Analyst & Sr. Financial Analyst

Allstate

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011 (6 years 11 months)

Managed a team supporting a 9-state region and $900M in revenue by providing strategic analysis and recommendations to maximize sales, ARR, retention, and profitability while minimizing churn. Led enterprise transformation through Hyperion Essbase implementation, improving data integrity, forecasting efficiency, and financial performance analytics.

Financial Analysis Strategic Planning Hyperion Essbase Forecasting Reporting Cross functional Leadership Data Integrity Performance Analytics

Strategy Consultant

MX Logic

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 11 months)

Developed a Total-Cost-of-Ownership tool for the sales team, allowing accurate cost comparisons across the market. Created competitive intelligence portfolios, strengthening sales strategies and market positioning.

Cost Of Ownership Competitive Intelligence Sales Strategy Market Positioning

Strategy Consultant

Coors Brewing Company

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 11 months)

Conducted Root Cause Analysis on market share growth, identifying key issues and recommending strategies to boost growth. Developed forecasting and scenario-planning models that resulted in a projected $100K annual revenue increase.

Root Cause Analysis Forecasting Scenario Planning Market Analysis Strategy Development

Independent Consultant

Accenture

Jan 2000 - Dec 2005 (5 years 11 months)

Performed project management responsibilities including initiating communication with subject matter experts, data mining and collection, establishing course criteria and curriculum, and setting agendas and deadlines. Managed the training program project, designing and producing high quality content for global distribution.

Project Management Data Mining Curriculum Development Training Program Management Content Creation