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Edison, Nj, Us

Prepare, develop, implement, drive, lead and mentor the three Financial Analysts. Creates performance reviews, goals and objectives, as well as training plans.Provide meaningful analytics on specific projects such as profitability analyses for new and existing initiatives, financial modeling, cost management and other critical initiatives. Lead business intelligence and planning tool initiatives.Support the production of detailed, bottom-up budgets and forecasts. Coordinate with accounting in timely and quality monthly closings. Research and investigate financial and operational performance variance issues and assisting business leaders in taking corrective actions.Direct and coordinate other corporate financial reporting efforts including monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, balance scorecard and KPI metrics, and critical initiative implementationDeliver reports to be used in analysis and presentation of financial data to senior management. Provide meaningful data related to customers, suppliers and markets that inform the understanding of key trends in the business.Analyze cash flow, cost controls and expenses to collaborate with franchise, segment and functional teams to highlight risk and opportunities and recommend suggested actions.Continually improve processes, drive change, and elevate the level of reporting for the overall foundation. Develop best-in-class processes and ensure alignment between business partners and FP&A. Develop policies, timelines cadence, tool and communication.Assist on special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

• Managed financial planning and reporting for medical device manufacturing with annual thruput $58.5 million, tracked the Global R&D budget of $89.6 million including expenses, and was site import liaison.• Oversaw monthly close process and variance reporting for both corporate finance and key functional budget holders (stakeholders).• Aided project management in the integration of a new financial planning and reporting tool (TM1).• Led cross-functional team to model future manufacturing capacity alternatives.• KPIs/metrics used were Days on Hand (DoH), Days Payable Outstanding (DPO), Thruput, Headcount.• Developed annual budgets, standard costs, external monthly LBE forecasts, capital plan tracking, and R&D spending.• Drove alignment of commercial, production, and demand planning forecasts.• Monitored inventory levels, production build vs. commercial forecast, spend timing, and staffing levels.• Provided insights into expense drivers, conducted scenario planning to better assess risk, costs, and outcomes.Selected Highlights:o Developed multi-site quality budget supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and global in-country commercial support activities.o Created and tracked Regulatory and Medical Affairs budgets spanning 7 countries.o Following approval for a 400% increase in R&D headcount developed a detailed headcount build-up allowing for monthly variance tracking.o To accommodate dynamic executive reporting, drove re-mapping of profit center hierarchy that also increased project specific trackingo Consolidated division capital plan that supported multiple manufacturing sites, R&D teams in NJ and Canada, Division IT, and global commercial customer equipment placements. o Aligned corporate customs and trade compliance procedures by creating and upgrading internal processes.o Insured compliance on over 800 imports annually with a value of greater than $120 million.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

• Coordinated the financial planning and reporting for new-launched manufacturing facility (year three thruput over $6.1 million), and multiple third-party manufacturing sites (over $49.0 million thruput).• Trained, mentored, and managed Financial Analyst on staff.• Developed, tracked, and reported on the divisional capital plan.• Coordinated the development and distribution of internal-external rolling LBE forecasts including P&L, balance sheet, roll-forward changes, investor relations growth graphs, and geographic sales breakdown.Selected Highlights:o Led the APOC finance transformation into the shared services model.o Developed freight & distribution model to better identify and communicate variances.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

• Coordinated the financial planning and reporting for new-launched manufacturing facility (year three thruput over $6.1 million), and multiple third-party manufacturing sites (over $49.0 million thruput).• Trained, mentored, and managed Financial Analyst on staff.• Developed, tracked, and reported on the divisional capital plan.• Coordinated the development and distribution of internal-external rolling LBE forecasts including P&L, balance sheet, roll-forward changes, investor relations growth graphs, and geographic sales breakdown.Selected Highlights:o Led the APOC finance transformation into the shared services model.o Developed freight & distribution model to better identify and communicate variances.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

• Conducted financial planning and reporting of US-based manufacturing facility ($22 million in annual thruput).• Prepared monthly Division Financial Review Packages for Executive Management and corporate submission.• Collaborated to develop Plan, LRP and Update/LBE budgets.• Delivered periodic analysis and reporting on project accounting and manufacturing cost drivers.Selected Highlight: Built financial models used to develop the IRR and ROI for all projects on Marketing & R&D roadmaps.

Abbott Park, Illinois, Us

• Conducted for financial planning and reporting of International Commercial Operations, comprised of seven geographic territories contributing $43 million in annual revenue.• Collaborated with International Managers to develop sales forecasts and operating expense budgets, including bonus plans for personnel operating in over 50 countries.• Supported International and Division consolidation for planning cycles (Plan, Update, LBE, and LRP).• Implemented detailed financial reporting for International Managers to better track performance and drivers.• Prepared monthly division financial review packages for Executive Management and Corporate submission.• Reviewed performance of third-party distribution partners for adherence to contractual commitments for qualitative and quantitative measures.• Developed international pricing for 12 new products launched in 2006/2007.

Ewing, New Jersey, Us

• Conducted financial planning and reporting for pet division (5 brands-$135 million in annual revenues).• Developed Plan & Quarterly Forecast statements including P&L, did modeling for acquisitions and capital expenditures, tracked financial performance across product portfolio, assessed raw materials and finished goods inventories to determine write-offs, conducted general ledger reconciliations, variance analysis, and accrual calculations. Worked cross-functionally on all projects and initiatives.Selected Highlight: o Saved $100k by presenting case to transition operations from a co-packer to in-house manufacturing.o Financial integration of the acquired Fresh Feliners brand.o Developed price model to co-promote Super Scoop & Puppy Pads at Targeto Lead the financial transition to liquid laundry detergents move to a 50% concentrated formula generating a > 30% cost reduction.