Finance Manager, Development And Strategic Planning
Reported to CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) and supported 6 VP’s and 12 directors in global reorganization and change management to optimize cost effective operations in 22 countries with 144 different cost centers and 1,500 employees. Streamlined and managed budget from $200M to $120M. Partnered with stakeholders and regularly presented and clarified business analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.• Demonstrated director-level management strengths in aligning corporate… Show more Reported to CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) and supported 6 VP’s and 12 directors in global reorganization and change management to optimize cost effective operations in 22 countries with 144 different cost centers and 1,500 employees. Streamlined and managed budget from $200M to $120M. Partnered with stakeholders and regularly presented and clarified business analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.• Demonstrated director-level management strengths in aligning corporate strategic plans with efficient operational planning, creative solutions innovation, inspiring team leadership, sound business analysis and recommendations, and consistent communication across internal and external executives.• Developed and managed multi-year cost benefit analysis and supported talent transfer and offshoring initiative to align with corporate strategic goals while achieving 40% reduction in operating costs.• Managed and motivated international senior financial analysis team to build trust and foster communication that improved collaboration, operational efficiency, and work product quality. Developed and regularly reported KPI’s (key performance indicators) to VP’s.• Contributed to improved product profitability and prioritized resource allocation for cost centers by innovating a model for continuously mapping weighted drivers to capture relevant complexity factors for sound decision-making, accurate global transfer pricing, and regulatory compliance in external audits.• Developed annual 1,3, and 5-year budgets and managed financial performance reporting for executives, ensuring accountability in corporate governance with transparency to all risks and liabilities. Show less