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Manage Quarterly Rolling Forecast process from a BPC system perspective, including data loads, maintenance of forecast assumptions, scenarios and versions control. Responsible for day to day process and system management and coordination with global plan to perform/forecast process and solution owners.Provide planning and forecasting support and develop forecast models in SAP BPC to support data provided by the business.

Greater New York City Area

Deliver descriptive and exploratory analytics utilizing Qlik Sense, SAP's BW/BI and R/3 ERP platforms to the production, sales, finance and distribution teams responsible for our Wholesale Apparel, Footwear, Handbags, Jeanswear, and Jewelry businesses.Qlik Sense Cloud• Strong understanding of the Qlik Sense Architecture allowing for the development, design and testing of Dashboards• Design visualizations and KPIs (i.e., bar charts, line charts, pivot tables, pie charts)• Extract data from data files and from databases using SAP and BEx Connectors• Structure and effectively debug script logic, previewing in the Data Model• Enforce data governance rules with Qlik Sense QMC• Provide end user training and documentation on Qlik Sense navigationSAP BW / BI• Drive process and system design solutions; leading presentations, collaborating with internal business units, external resources and information technology colleagues• Analyze large amounts of data, performing ad-hoc analysis and data manipulation for quality testing purposes based on projects assigned• Apply strong knowledge of the business processes to translate business requirements into solutions: functional and technical specification, guide development, organize testing and create documentation for BW reporting implementations• Design and drive testing at all levels; develop and execute test scripts, test verifications and user sign offs• Investigate and work with technology peers and end users to correct any production issues, bugs, system problems; Provide end user supportSAP ERP 2004 R/3 (SD, MM, FI/CO, FI-AR)• Provide cross functional analysis and support of business teams in resolving error incidents within the SAP R/3 modules• Work closely with developers to make changes to identified defects; migrate them, complete the ticket and communicate to end users

Jersey City, Nj

• Developed, implemented, and maintained automated reporting functions off of centralized database. Analyzed user requirements and provided reporting solutions. Mitigated risk within the automated functions by working with Compliance department• Ensured delivery of data to internal clients and external market data and pricing vendors; both for user analysis and system upload• Responded to ad-hoc data requests for financial reporting and management decision making in a timely and efficient manner. Communicated with Internal Clients (Compliance, Marketing, Portfolio Management, upper management and IT Groups) and Industry vendors • Supported the team responsible for the critical task of reporting timely, accurate Net Asset Values. Improved accuracy and validity of daily NAV reporting by developing reports that identified and prevented end of day problems

• Determined specifications, researched, designed and implemented reporting solutions for Mutual Fund Accounting group of 200, Investment Management and Compliance using Crystal Reports and Microsoft Access• Played a critical role on multiple large projects including outsourcing initiatives, system conversions, new system setups, data mapping and report creation• Business Objects Administration: security, distribution and scheduling of reports• Conducted training sessions and created documentation for users. Maintained meta data on crystal reports in use• Tested applications used by department at Business Continuity facility; instrumental in our department recovering post 9/11

• Prioritized, delegated and reviewed daily, monthly and annual assignments of 5 to 8 accountants and 2 section heads.• Participated in complex problem solving that demanded immediate response.• Performed monthly/quarterly income and expense analysis and prepared semi-annual/annual shareholder reports.• Implemented new accounting policies and procedures and communicated revisions to staff. • Developed personnel, including training staff, monitoring their progression, interviewing and performance appraisals.