Sara Santos

Sara Santos is a seasoned professional currently holding the position of Vice President of Finance at Cengage. With a proven track record of managing a $230M annual operating budget, Sara has established a 10-member finance team from inception. Her expertise spans across agile project management, team leadership, financial budgeting, forecasting, planning, and reporting, operational efficiency, strategic analysis, and relationship building. Sara's career highlights include spearheading the transition of Cengage from print to digital solutions, resulting in a 68.69% growth in digital sales and a significant decrease in digital activation costs. She is adept at overseeing multiple technology initiatives, product development, financial strategy, and IT investment tracking. Furthermore, Sara has successfully implemented cost-saving measures, such as saving millions on technology procurement and generating immediate cash savings during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also played a pivotal role in enhancing company-wide forecasting accuracy and reducing closing times. Moreover, Sara leads financial aspects of potential acquisitions, mergers, investments, and listings, providing essential insights to investors.