I am a skilled Director of Finance and Business Controller with a demonstrated history of working in Finance supporting both commercial and manufacturing organizations. My greatest accomplishments have come from experience in Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, and overall Financial Leadership with 25 years in the Paper, Packaging, and Pulp industry. I’m seen as a versatile performer skilled in translating complex business needs into functional financial data used to support bottom line improvements, including facilities studies leading to mill conversions, business acquisitions, as well as divestitures. I have benefited the most from work in capacity studies, cash cost reductions from Lean manufacturing, as well substantial ERP project work that set the ground work for future transformation. I’ve always found a way to excel in leading cross functional teams across many business units, which has led to opportunities in areas outside of typical finance roles. Core Competencies include: Strategic Planning, Business & Financial Analysis, Facilities Studies, Manufacturing, Budgeting, Forecasting, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Internal Controls, Change Management, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, and work related to Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures.