Chris W. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

I lead a team that is responsible for three pillars within our central finance organization: Research and Development, Marketing, and Growth Innovation. I Partner with multiple teams across the organization to drive results that will deliver increased market share, margin expansion and top + Bottom line growth for Kraft Heinz. Additionally, I’ve help build award winning automated tableau based financial reports, through partnership with my Business Intelligence and Data Science teams.

Chicago, Il, Us

Partnered with my team to analyze, build, and deliver results for North America under the growth finance arm of our organization. Additionally, I lead a task force to tackle our innovation ambitions and managed our media purchasing relationships for North America ($450 Million).

Chicago, Il, Us

Ensured the accuracy of the balance sheet and monthly expense recognition for the one-billion-dollar commercial P&L. Additionally, I enforced and educate the business on the policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with auditors.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed the North American marketing P&L line for all business units. My overall responsibility was to drive standardization, efficiency, and compliance in the marketing finance space. Additionally, I developed reporting to assist brand managers utilize their budgets efficiently to deliver bottom line targets.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Developed monthly P&L statements and incremental pricing models for our finance leadership team. My clients included, McDonalds, Samsung, Allstate Insurance, and others fortune 500 companies. Additionally, I partnered with accounting to ensure accurate monthly close.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Monitor the performance of 25+ accounts to ensure that each third party complies with their contractual agreements and does not exceed PNC’s risk appetite. Additional responsibilities include:● Analyze variances in performance metrics and report findings to risk committee and management● Proactively work with several lines of business to assess the exposure of each relationship ● Lead onsite audit of third party provider to ensure compliance with contractual agreements ● Collaborate with third party account managers to review overall relationship health (contracts, etc.)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Rotate through several lines of business with the goal of gaining a solid foundation for each department’s role within the banks operations. The different lines of business included, operations, sales, credit underwriting and secondary marketing. Additional responsibilities included:• Engaged frequently with executive leaders to foster a higher level of understanding the business• Work with senior managers within each line of business to help develop management skills• Collaborated with fellow management associates to find ways to improve day-to-day operations

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Served as the corporate marketing, advertising and communications intern, where I assisted with any related task involving the new 2012-2013 campaign. Additional responsibilities included:• Daily administrative duties • Attend company project meetings • Market research • Invoice coding

Hertford, Hertfordshire, Gb

Served as a Jr. Accounts Manager within the Finance Department at The Institute of The MotorIndustry. Managed two separate company bank accounts under the IMI group. Additional responsibilities included:• Bank Reconciliations • Attend company board meetings • Attend department project reviews • Allocate company cash flows

Served as the personal assistant to the Director of Marketing at Two3media. Assisted with daily administrative and office duties, contributed input and suggestions for new projects and attended meetings. Additional responsibilities included: • Assisted in planning and administrative obligations for launching of company • Helped implement new marketing strategies to attract new clients • Attended marketing and administrative meetings • Put together power point, excel and marketing presentations

Served as personal assistant to Director of Marketing for boutique film company; Infinite VisionSolutions. Also assisted with all day to day administrative and office duties and sat in on all creative meetings, contributing input and suggestions. Additional responsibilities include:• Prospecting for new clients and lead generation • Digital Media solutions- offering packages to small businesses utilizing digital media • Pitched new film concepts and contributed to new project concept development • Handled executive calendar and scheduling

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance

Finance