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Andreas Constantinou

Toronto,ON

Summary

Executive leader in forensic auditing with a proven track record of 20+ years managing multi-million dollar claims. Successfully recovered over $50M in wrongful deductions for top-tier food and CPG manufacturers. Trusted by C-suite leadership as a valuable advisor, consistently delivering actionable insights to streamline budgets, eliminate financial leaks, and drive long-term organizational profitability.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager | Trade Spend Recovery & Forensic Auditing

Lactalis Canada
01.2019 - Current
  • Directed a transformative overhaul of the post-audit department, developing advanced audit frameworks that recovered $15.5M in invalid deductions since inception.
  • Influenced and rallied diverse cross-functional stakeholders toward a common mission, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative insights to drive engagement and collaboration.
  • Collaborated closely with C-Suite executives to integrate audit insights into corporate strategies, driving an improvement in overall trade spend ROI.
  • Extensive leadership in high-stakes conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation, driving seamless program execution and strategic management to deliver exceptional business outcomes.

Director | Post-Audit Recovery

Independent Consultant at Lactalis Canada
11.2014 - 12.2018
  • Built strong long-term relationships with national retailers and third-party auditors, improved contract negotiations and recovered $11.4M in wrongful deductions without jeopardizing business relationships.
  • Capable of synthesizing complex deal terms & large datasets into easily digestible outputs for senior leadership.
  • Ability to not only dive into details to drive execution but also zoom out to contextualize specific recommendations/initiatives within the broader company strategy.
  • Managed post-audit claims from third-party auditors, resolving complex contract disputes and financial discrepancies with irrefutable deal documentation.
  • Ensured compliance with trade promotion contract terms and maximized claims recovery for reinvestment into marketing and promotional budgets.

Senior Audit Manager | Forensic Auditing

CRG Inc (Claims Recovery Group Inc)
02.2002 - 09.2014
  • Channeled a high-performing forensic audit team in the successful recovery of over $30M+ invalid post audit deductions for high-profile clients including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Lactalis Canada, Nestlé Canada, Kraft Foods Canada, McCain Canada, H.J. Heinz Company of Canada, Mars Canada, and Maple Leaf Foods Canada.
  • Expertly handled escalated claims, identifying variances and discrepancies, and driving resolution strategies that unlocked significant reinvestment opportunities within organizational budgets.
  • Led cross-functional teams in conducting thorough gap analyses and root cause assessments, delivering financial dispute resolution and credit collections while maximizing dollar value of each recovery claim.

Education

Honors Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons. BBA) -

Schulich Business School
Toronto, Canada

Skills

  • Forensic & Investigative Auditing
  • Revenue & Claims Recovery
  • Financial Dispute Resolution
  • Profit Optimization & Budget Maximization
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Third-Party Stakeholder Management

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Schulich Business School's Scholarship.
  • Dale Carnegie's High Impact Presentations Training Course.

Volunteer Experience

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) 2018-2024

Not-for-profit organization with a mission to advance the participation and recognition of women/underrepresented groups in the clean energy sector.

Timeline

Senior Manager | Trade Spend Recovery & Forensic Auditing

Lactalis Canada
01.2019 - Current

Director | Post-Audit Recovery

Independent Consultant at Lactalis Canada
11.2014 - 12.2018

Senior Audit Manager | Forensic Auditing

CRG Inc (Claims Recovery Group Inc)
02.2002 - 09.2014

Honors Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons. BBA) -

Schulich Business School

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