Eric Priest Email & Phone Number

Andover, Ma

·Operations and Integrated Supply Chain Finance lead for Above Waters Systems to include Zumwalt, Aegis, AMOD, and AMDR (Air & Missile Defense Radar) contracts with combined budget of over $925 Million.·Managed direct staff of 7, various matrix indirect staff, managing all aspects of career development.·Presented contract operations and supply chain performance, production metrics, schedule and cost recovery plans, and variance analysis at weekly Program Management Review with high-level Vice Presidents and Directors.·Ensure accuracy with weekly earned value, monthly management program review, forecasting, manpower planning, AOP analysis, CAPA (Cost & Price Analysis) audits, DCAA audit requests, and operations dashboard for all programs.·Led execution of proposals, Gate reviews, contract negotiations, Earned Value reporting, monthly Operating Reviews, AOP forecasting, staffing analysis, and EACs (Estimate At Completions).·Maintain successful working relationship with Control Account Managers, Program Office, Value Streams, Supply Chain, and various levels of management.·Led several Six Sigma teams for increased efficiency and process improvement surrounding the budget process and aligning analytical deliverables across contract operations and supply chain groups.

Farmington, Ct

·Strategic and financial acquisition analysis, working closely with CFO and Acquisitions and Integrations group on model mechanics with heavy emphasis in such areas as pricing, cost and profitability, competitive analysis, synergies, and logistical strategic advantages.·Support Access President and Sales VP as required for company commercial finance, in-depth margin analysis, and other related issues to drive financial and operational objectives.·Preparation of month end reporting and analysis.·Develop and manage preventative maintenance pricing strategy.·Working closely with the sales and business leadership to develop, define, communicate, and execute finance related activities for sales.·Developed and manage budget for field, sales team, sales, commissions, and profitability by mix and channel sales.·Oversee administration and automation of commissions and provide analysis, recommendations, and leadership on existing and proposed commission plans.·Implement processes as needed to accurately forecast financials for sales, working closely with sales and business leadership to proactively take actions as necessary to ensure financial commitments are met.·Analyze product costs and margins in support of pricing recommendations through significant quantitative analysis on competitive strategy, elasticity, and inflationary concerns.·Maintain Pricing Policies and Procedures, performing Sarbanes-Oxley internal control testing as well as being liaison for Corporate and external testing.·Conduct quarterly branch audits on inventory valuation, financial processes and procedures, security, and internal control testing.·Annual budget planning process, including analysis and explanation of financial performance metrics. Significant work towards timely and efficient monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, divisional closing calls, and various P&L and balance sheet analysis.

East Hartford, Ct

·Analyzed program status and prepared data to provide up-to-date Estimates To Complete (ETC) and Estimates At Completion (EAC).·Analyzed historical program performance data to develop cost and schedule estimates in response to requests for proposal submissions. Prepared supporting data to be used in negotiations, audits, and fact findings.·Provided leadership for program financial planning and scheduling, beginning with pricing/proposal activities, through contract performance and close out.·Continuous in-depth analysis and reporting on program financials and performance including preparation and presentation for monthly management review.·Monitoring and reporting of programs metrics; Sales, Funding, Cash Flow, Inventory, various program Control Towers at Monthly Management Reviews, and significant work with Estimate at Completions (EACs).·Communicated resource demands to the functional organizations, and financial planning/results to the Program Management community and executive leadership. ·Established annual operating plans and updated forecasts throughout the year. Performing scheduling, forecasting, and cost reporting and analysis on assigned programs.·Prepared and analyzed variances of monthly actuals to quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting plans.·Led team with group Sarbanes-Oxley control point testing and facilitated updates with control owners.·Served in leadership capacity on several continuous improvement teams improving group efficiency and effectiveness through improved metrics, inter-divisional benchmarking, and lean management.·Analyzed the monthly pre-close package to ensure proper sales recognition.·Led annual inventory physical counts, control and process testing, reconciliation of inventory valuation, and provided process/procedure recommendations through executive leadership.

Combat Engineer: Attached to 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Infantry Division throughout war in Iraq. Assisted executive officer with duties ranging from force protection to logistics for 170 personnel. Directed staff of 8-10. Demonstrated exceptional organizational and time-management skills. ·Recommended for Bronze Star with Valor for actions during river crossing, 4/7/03, in Baghdad.·Awarded Army Commendation Medals for outstanding performance in leadership and administration.

Master'S Degree, Opererations And Production Management

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, General