John Snead Email & Phone Number

Easton, Pa, Us

Chief Financial Officer for a private equity owned specialty chemical company. Responsible for the management of all financial-related activities including accounting, finance, budgeting and forecasting, cash and credit management, year-end audit duties, financial control policies, and M&A activity. Key voice in setting the company’s strategy, as well as supporting the senior management team and Board of Directors with data and analysis to support decision making and execution of value creation initiatives.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Controller of a $1.5 billion business segment consisting of wholly-owned and joint venture businesses in Latin America and South Africa. Led a cross-functional F&A team of 225 professionals performing financial analysis, accounting, tax, treasury and credit/collections. Partner and advisor to the VP/GM, setting the strategic direction of the business, monitoring performance, and driving improved business results.• Acquired a privately held South American business for $1.4 billion. Led all aspects of the acquisition including valuation, negotiation, due diligence, financial close and integration. Led integration effort that delivered $16 million in annual synergies.• Implemented a South America shared services center which centralized accounting, credit/collections, payables, and cash management, lowering cost by 20% and improving controls.• Successfully implemented SAP in Brazil, resulting in a shortened close cycle, lower cost, and enabling faster business decision-making.• Served as a Director on joint venture Boards. Recognized internally as an expert on joint venture formation, governance, and performance management.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Controller of a $1 billion global Chemicals division, providing full financial support to the VP/GM. Led a diverse F&A team consisting of SBU controllers, revenue accounting, and manufacturing accounting personnel.• Led a business restructuring effort that increased operating income by 25% in one year• Divested $500 million Amines business to a strategic buyer

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Prepared the company's capital and financing plan for Board approval and presentation to credit rating agencies. Established country specific hurdle rates and analysis policies/procedures. Reviewed and approved all CEO and Board level projects.• Completed study of company’s optimal capital structure, including target bond rating, dividend policy, share repurchase strategy, and pecking order for sources/uses of cash. Recommendations approved by Board of Directors.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

Led a team of analysts providing financial support to the global IT, Purchasing, Technology, HR, Finance, Facilities and Law functions (annual spend $700 million). Analyzed and managed $250 million fringe benefit and incentive comp accruals.• Re-designed and simplified corporate allocation process to drive greater management accountability and reduce debate over allocations.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

I spent 6 years in various Finance Manager roles supporting APD's global $2 billion Chemicals business, as an SBU Controller for the Polyurethane Intermediates and Epoxy Additives businesses, and as the FP&A Manager for the segment. Key responsibilities included analysis of monthly operating results, preparation of budgets and forecasts, and analysis of capital investment opportunities.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, Us

I joined APD in their Career Development Program, which is a rotational program to develop future Finance managers/leaders. During this time I developed key financial skills such as analysis of business operating results, discounted cash flow analysis supporting capital investment decisions, and presentations to APD's executive team.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Finance