Collaborates with clients to determine the best approach on utilization of tools and applications to both streamline the efficiency of close-to-report processes and improve the quality of information at the disposal of key decision makers. - Performs and supports the implementation and optimization of the Oracle ERP and EPM Suite products, both on premise and in the cloud. - Creates and delivers client requirement documentation, design and configuration documentation, end user training materials.- Manages the project budget, forecast, and over all finances including pricing, internal accrual rates, and client invoicing.- Leads onshore and offshore resources to complete the build of the application including the creation of hierarchies, data forms, business rules, etc.- Manages and reviews the work of associates, experienced associates, and interns to ensure high quality deliverables for the client.Oracle EPBCS Certified

Led the planning process to support short-term goals as well as long-range strategic and operational plans for five departments (Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, and Programming departments). Identified performance issues and delivered recommendations for remedial actions to executive leadership team on a monthly basis. - Evaluated data, prepares budgets and forecasts, and analyzes department, overall company, and industry trends.- Delivered research and analysis of financial data needed in planning, budgeting, cost control, and project control to provide informed recommendations to leadership in setting and realizing profit objectives. Maintained an operational expense variance of less than 50 basis points between Actuals, Budget, and Forecast.- Performed ad-hoc financial analyses at multiple levels of complexity which may include calculating IRR, MIRR, NPV, Payback Period, Break-Even Analysis, and various Rates of Return for New Business initiatives and projects.

Successfully performed as a liaison between Corporate and 15 markets in the field to facilitate the planning process to support short-term goals and long-range strategic plans and operating budgets. Led and served as the point of contact for several Enterprise consolidation efforts and growth initiatives. - Led the planning and implementation for the Enterprise Pricing initiative for the Customer Care group which creates opportunities for efficiencies at an Enterprise perspective, more accurate cost controls and staffing, and supported the One Cox Customer strategy by ensuring the methodologies employed by all markets to conduct a transaction were standardized. - Created, tested, distributed and tracked financial models and reports for Corporate and Enterprise wide. Recommended and implemented changes; analyzed and reviewed submitted data resolving questions and/or problems.- Provided regular and special financial statements including profit and loss statements and capital commitments. Developed and modified financial systems and corporate models related to budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures from an Enterprise perspective and from a Corporate perspective.- Directly supported the senior executive team at corporate headquarters for all budgeting and forecasting needs.

Provided strategic analysis, industry analysis, and recommendations for a range of verticals in the niche emerging market. Delivered metrics analysis, scorecards, and headcount analysis and reporting. Consolidated financial statements for twelve news business units, and prepared monthly and quarterly close deliverables for the CFO, SVP, VP, and department. Prepared supporting schedules for SVP and VP quarterly financial close meeting with CFO. Selected Accomplishments:- Identified possible sources of new business through the development of targeted market summaries and proposals for the Strategic Marketing Integration group at Turner.- Created reporting clarity by evaluating P&L impact of foreign exchange rates on business unit expenses.- Ensured consistency in the general ledger close process by analyzing the variances between actual, budget, and forecast figures to determine the true variance drivers within business expenses for CNN Worldwide Finance and Accounting.- Created and presented monthly reports to executive management analyzing performance, forecasting trends, and Nielsen ratings for digital, international, and domestic businesses and emerging markets. Created a Visual Basic macro to reduce the preparation time for this report by 50%.- In recognition of an ability to form effective business relationships and understand the needs of the customer, selected to serve as the liaison for News Planning and Reporting and Corporate Planning and Reporting to assist in the automation process of key deliverables.

Analyzed customer information, financial statements, cash flow analysis, payment performance, industry position, and collateral to approve or decline credit request and/or establish and renew lines of credit.Selected Accomplishments:- Actively participated in SOX documentation of analysis procedures and processes verifying the adequacy of controls to ensure compliance with GE and SOX policies.- Promoted the growth and protection of a $55 million portfolio asset by reviewing accounts to determine all appropriate actions as required to protect company’s investment, meet business plan objectives, while balancing approval rates and minimizing portfolio risk and losses.- Selected to participate in a Six Sigma Lean Event documenting the existing gaps or discrepancies between GE corporate headquarters and the vertical Business unit’s operational policies and procedures.