• Review, oversee and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes• Establish and monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends, analyzing causes of unexpected variance and following up to ensure operational improvements are implemented as appropriate• Build out and scrutinize monthly financial results and perform variance analysis to help guide management in strategic financial/business decisions• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives and pursue business process efficiencies• Review of current processes to drive optimization opportunities via increased utilization of the NetSuite ERP system

- Responsible for overseeing company’s global Ethics Hotline (Navex). Respond to alleged employeemisconduct received through the Ethics Hotline by following internal investigation protocols.- Provide consultation to company Groups’ General Counsels, Finance Vice-Presidents and Human Resources Vice-Presidents.- Report results of fact-finding investigations to the Vice-President - Internal Audit and to the Chief Compliance Officer and Vice-President, Ethics.

- Work with Ford Credit Financial Planning and Analysis team to deliver forecasts, budgets, plans and analyses that support business decisions and financial health- Modernize profit forecast process from an HFM based to a Cloud based Anaplan system. Partnerwith FP&A and cross-functional teams to identify needs, understand existing models (Excel/Anaplan),and built and enhanced Anaplan solutions. Build lists, modules, and dashboards supporting receivables and revenue processes- Receivables scope approximately $90B in North America

Work with Ford Credit Latin America Vice-President to drive best-in-class business results. Responsible for: - Preparing and managing monthly/annual central office operating cost budgets and forecasts - Consolidating and signing off on division’s quarterly/annual financial statements- Certifying financial statements and producing representation letters - Working with International operating teams to achieve lowest operating cost- Approving new personnel hiring and expenditures- Managing the process to identify, aggregate and allocate central cost to countries- Creating inter-company billing documents

Acted as primary liaison for South America CEO/CFO with company CEO/CFO and Corporate office for executive financial presentationsPartnered with South America CFO and Profit Analysis on the following:- Led Board of Directors filings, management decks and backup development- Drove development of the semi-annual In-Region reviews- Engaged with South America’s Product/Business Strategy with financial analysis, presentations, and other coordination with the local markets as required

Led teams that audited manufacturing and purchasing organizations, fixed assets, health care administration, business applications, fixed and variable marketing programs, expenses and accruals. Responsible for:- Evaluating organization operating controls, guidelines and processes- Ensuring controls were adequate, functional and in adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements and corporate policies

Worked with engineering and purchasing teams to achieve cost reductions through strategic purchasing of components and identifying opportunities for improvement such as adding new technologies at measurably lower costs. Responsible for:- Managing a $3 Bils. material cost budget- Working with operations teams to deliver $167 Mils. material cost reductions

Led and performed cost and decision-support analyses to advise senior managers on how to achieve targeted operating costs and other business objectives. Responsible for:- Managing a $220 Mils. labor and overhead budget- Preparing monthly financial reports that summarize and forecast plant’s financial position- Coordinating the annual business plan and capital planning processes- Achieving year over year labor and overhead cost efficiencies (over 10% cost reduction) through significant hourly and salary overtime reductions, outsourcing non-core jobs, lower spending in industrial materials, and Job Per Hour improvements

Worked with product development teams to delivered quality powertrain programs under financial objectives. Responsible for:- Managing $170 Mils. budget for powertrains in two new car products introduced for the 2004 and 2005 model years- Supporting Explorer vehicle line business with financial analyses during Firestone tire case

Developed on-board diagnostic system (OBD-II) calibrations for the 1998 MY Contour and Mystique car lines and for the 1999 MY Windstar minivan. Developed specifications for engine and transmission testing at assembly plants. Responsible for incorporating tests and training plant personnel in vehicle testing and diagnosing of powertrain electronics problems at assembly plants.

Developed and optimized control algorithm for Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS). Responsible for control software definition and verification, control system development and in-car system calibration.

Developed and installed threaded fastener control system for a General Motors’ assembly plant in South America. Responsible for calibration, installation, system start-up, documentation development and plant personnel training.