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Managed all operating and capital expenditure for all 16 plants across North AmericaPartnered with the North America plant leaders to oversee the development of detailed annual business plan as well as long term strategic business plan (5 year plan), monthly business forecasts and monthly business performance analysisAnalyzed strategic and sustaining capital investments for the plants for current and strategic plansAssessed the return on investment for long term investments for the regionLed finance liaison and support for VP’s of Operations across all North American PlantsLed monthly report outs to senior executives

Novelis North America’s (NNA) process owner for Financial Planning & Analysis as well as providing critical support to Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Recycling operations. A key part of the NNA Finance Leadership team tasked to: 1) deliver business results2) drive teams to achieve NNA Finance strategic vision in reporting & compliance, team building and business partnering.Provided thought leadership and set organizational direction for the following:1) Key Performance Indicators & metrics2) Business performance analysis3) Planning and forecasting methods, processes and tools4) Process improvementPartnered with the North America functional leaders to oversee the development of:1) Detailed annual business plan2) Long term business plan (5 year plan)3) Monthly business forecasts4) Monthly business performance analysis5) Capital project and investment analysis and management6) Metal and inventory initiatives and management7) Cash flow initiatives and managementLed several finance teams and provided leadership support for Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Recycling functions to drive their performance and reach business targets.Drove Six Sigma / Lean process improvement in own and functional teams towards world class finance and business capabilities. Championed and executed cash flow initiatives to reach targets.Developed executive presentations for Novelis North America Senior Management regarding business performance, near term forecasts, and annual and long-range business plans.Worked closely with Financial Reporting and Investor Relations teams to provide meaningful business performance analysis for regulatory filings and external communications.Performed special studies and analysis as requested by Novelis Senior Management and our shareholders.Developed and reviewed RFA analysis for capital spend projects.

Led commercial contract and revenue analysis for strategic projects in the area of capital investments, product portfolio rationalization, M&A opportunities as well as ad hoc projectsDirected Commercial Finance, Pricing and Accounts Receivable departments for North America (staff of 16)Led the annual and 5-year strategic planning exercise for the value streams including evaluation of sales quantities and revenuesDirected detailed financial analysis for commercial contracts and led executive review to drive profitability for the companyResponsible for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial & management reporting for the value streams as well as product profitability reporting

Led high impact, global projects and presented results to senior executives, including CEO, CFO and Regional Presidents.Directed a global project team to redesign Novelis’ product profitability reporting, leading to increased portfolio optimization decision-making capabilities for Senior Executives.Developed and maintained relationships with key outside information sources, including investment bankers, research analysts, and industry.Researched and developed recommendations to improve Novelis’ Asia operations.Managed corporate governance meetings, including drafting of agendas and quarterly performance update documents for Novelis’ Shareholders and Board of Directors.

Implemented complex hedging strategies to protect the Company’s profitability against significant financial risks to commodity prices. Presented complex commodity risks and risk mitigation strategies to senior executives for approval. Built complex financial models using relational databases.Directed a global project team to redesign Novelis’ metal hedging strategy significantly reducing financial statement earnings volatility.Led a global cross-functional project to codify the Company’s commodity risk management commercial contracting policies to increase alignment and reduce commodity price risk for the Company. Drafted and presented risk management strategies to the Risk Management Committee and Global Operating Committee in support of board level decisions.Trained Sales and Procurement organizations on proper contract risk management mitigating external exposure across the business.Streamlined risk management policies by drafting and enforcing standard procedures.Designed an automated, system-based commodity exposure card to enable management of a $360 million monthly physical aluminum exposure and implemented a mixed strategy of physical and derivative positions.Developed a process to manage significant risk related to a $30 million natural gas exposure.

Executed aluminum futures trades on the London Metal ExchangeExecuted natural gas swaps on the NYMEXManaged 360,000 metric tons of annual primary aluminum supply contractsNegotiated various spot primary aluminum supply contracts

Executed journal entries and analyzed all general ledger accounts for derivatives in North AmericaForecasted all derivative positions for monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts

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