Director, Head Of Global Financial Planning And Analysis (Fp&A)
New York, New York, United States
I led the analysis and communication of historical and forward-looking data to senior management in a $3 billion global financial company. In addition to that, I headed Board of Director communications, offering insightful analysis on quarterly earnings, planning projections, and transaction updates. I played a key role in establishing global reporting and analytical standards by utilizing SAP's AFO reporting application, significantly enhancing reporting efficiency and effectiveness. Moreover, I managed and coached a team of eight professionals, leading to an elevation in team performance across the global platform. As part of my responsibilities, I conducted training sessions on application utilization and shared valuable insights on the company's capital profile and investment portfolio.Selected Accomplishments:* Orchestrated design, build, and implementation of new SAP planning system, resulting in 25% processing time reduction.* Spearheaded key aspects of SAP ERP implementation, encompassing reporting, analysis, master data governance, and allocation processes for optimization.* Created Excel-based models for profitability and cash flow forecasting, significantly reducing scenario-building turnaround time.* Contributed as member of Talent and Development Committee, dedicated to staff promotion and growth initiatives.* Implemented new SAP Budgeting and Planning system, streamlining financial planning processes, and enhancing efficiency.* Instituted thorough review process for financial outcomes and yearly plans within support groups, optimizing resource allocation.* Pioneered review process, resulting in remarkable reduction of consultant costs by over $5M.* Created structured training routine, enhancing global staff proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.* Established engaging seminars and training sessions for optimal utilization of SAP's reporting tool, Analysis for Office (AFO).