Christopher Pentzas Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Designed, implemented and administered Arrive’s first workforce planning process to manage 1,800 employees & 400 offshore contractors spread across 9 offices located both domestically and internationally- Conducted monthly reviews with c-suite executives to present analysis and recommendations on headcount needs, based on historical productivity and projected demand, resulting in 8% reduction in over hiring- Contributed to establishing the procurement division at Arrive; played a key role in achieving a 20% reduction in travel expenses

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Reviewed & created commission plans, quotas, and attainment gates for all of SAI360 consisting of over 300 sales reps - Submitted statements to payroll to ensure proper billing for all sales reps.-Led monthly review with C-Suite level executives to review commission key performance indicators vs target.

Austin, Texas, United States

-Partner with the Operations team on day to day activities and initiatives, including cost benefit and inventory analysis as well drive improvement and efficiencies -Provides financial insight to teams in assessing risk and opportunities to achieving its financial commitments-Analyze and publish key performance indicators vs. target-Analyze product costs, and compile outputs and recommendation-Support the quarterly/annual forecast processes including planning for spend, headcount, cost savings and investments by business unit-Perform month end closing activities and conduct variance analysis-Prepare financial presentations for operational reviews and other executive meetings-Work closely with other members of the HID Global Finance & Accounting teams to ensure understanding, alignment and communication of the financial impacts of business activities and decisions-Supports ad hoc requests

San Antonio, Texas

-Supported our Micros Teams by providing forecast reports and ad-hoc financial analysis-Created the Global Budget for Micros in Fiscal Year 2019-Prepared and created quarter end financial packages with key financial measurables for the quarter for Sales Leaders-Created Value Props for a ROI Dashboard tool -Prepared Pipeline Reports for Sales managers

San Antonio, Texas Area

-Oversaw and guided the takeover of all North America signature requests to the CWT team -Led 2-week training session in Bangalore to oversee the transfer of the Triage Department -Provides statistical and performance feedback to team members to maintain Oracle’s Key Performance Indicators and ensure team growth -Coordinates with functional managers and individual contributors to complete daily and long term initiatives to improve regional operations, efficiency and service to internal and external customers-Design and prepare educational aids and materials for appropriate training methods (simulations, on-the-job training, and professional development)

San Antonio, Texas Area

-Validated contract packages for accuracy and compliance with company’s business practices while maintaining customer satisfaction and responsiveness-Acted as a liaison between consultants, Credit, License, Business Practices, Revenue Accounting, and customers to resolve contractual and consulting business issues -Adapted and applied multiple Deal Management global contract functionalities and initiatives

Columbia, Missouri Area

-Maintain high degree of discretion while working with extremely confidential student information-Manage excel spreadsheets and database systems -Respond to all inquiries

Chicago, Il

- Monthly Financial Close Responsibilities: Processed accruals and journal entry corrections to meet audit standards - Created code-block set-up which ensured proper billing of assets - Engaged in monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes and assist in updating long-range and budget planning models- Function as a team member of BSC Exelon Finance Team and ensure that proper - Worked with programs such as Hyperion, Microsoft Office, and Oracle Peoplesoft.

Lincoln Center 3 Oak Brook Terrace, Il

-Financial analysis reports for ComEd IT Solutions team-Provides IT financial oversight for baseline and project budgets-IT project portfolio management-Supports ComEd cost saving / cost avoidance initiatives-Perform NERC audits to verify compliance