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Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Managed staff to oversee the forecasting, budgeting and business plan reporting for the North American parts distribution network. Provided supervision to ensure accurate monthly accounting closes and account reconciliations. Reviewed and approved various testing processes to validate adequacy of internal controls. Led strategic projects to add three new distribution warehouses and insource parts packaging operation Delivered annual operating and capital budgets Reduced purchased services cost by 10% for three consecutive years

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Global financial lead for a new franchising business.  Established accounting and financial reporting systems for a new business unit Directed cross-functional project to identify and launch required system enhancements Developed launch strategies unique to various global markets

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Managed staff to develop forecasts, budgets, and business plans and oversee financial analysis and reporting for Ford’s global customer service division - a multibillion-dollar business.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Managed staff to oversee the forecasting, budgeting and business plan reporting of material cost resulting from new product design.  Transitioned position from having North American responsibility to one with global accountability Drove global processes to align reporting to include only management approved product design actions Developed new IT module for cost reporting – from identifying global system specs through system launch Instructed several internal finance courses and served as a mentor for new employees

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Led and supported negotiations and due diligence activities related to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other transactions. Managed several international, cross-functional deal teams, which included developing business plans, preparing bid packages and overseeing data rooms. Negotiated various engineering separation agreements for divestiture of Jaguar and Land Rover Served on the Board of Directors for Zebra Imaging, Inc., a startup holographic imaging company Calculated business valuations utilizing several methodologies and various Excel models Performed market analysis and competitor benchmarking for various businesses Ensured accurate accounting of transactions for Ford’s financial reporting

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Managed financial teams for new vehicle programs on Ford’s most profitable and complex vehicle (in excess of 6,000 parts and 200 models). Responsible for delivering several vehicle projects' variable costs and investment spending. Oversaw monthly material cost and investment spending forecasts. Conducted monthly reviews with senior management and weekly reviews with operating teams. Regularly reviewed proposed projects and prepared complex business cases by coordinating cross-functional teams. Increased vehicle profitability by over 30% while on team Drove supplier negotiations leading to more than $50 million per annum savings  Delivered various projects on budget by managing a staff of financial analysts

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Analyze freight costs and performance to budget. Budget and forecast future logistics expenses and investments.Analyze, report and control plant labor and overhead costs at a large manufacturing facility

Mba, Finance, International Business

Bs, Finance With Accounting Concentration