Strategic partner to the Arconic Aerospace & Automotive Products Business Unit President and Lead Team in matters pertaining to business strategy, profitability and control. Lead the global business unit finance organization to excellence in all related controllership, accounting, financial analysis and planning processes. Responsible to maximize opportunities to improve financial and operational efficiency. Establish core metrics that optimize company value, maximize capital position, and reduce risk and cost. Manage accounting and finance staff of 60+, and 4000+ employees overall.

Appointed to lead the organization's financial operations in North America overseeing accounting, financial planning & controlling, treasury, tax, supply chain and IT. Directed all financial activities and advises the CEO in meeting or exceeding the overall financial and strategic objectives of the company with focus on long-term shareholder value improvements. Responsible for providing strategic leadership by working with the executive management team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans & policies, internal control and risk management programs. Pivotal role in restructuring and turnaround to regain profitability and preparation for divestment. Managed accounting and finance staff of 50, and 1000+ employees overall.

Tapped to co-lead Building Automation Solutions business in USA and Canada. Provided finance leadership to the organization and managed strategic business development. Oversaw budgetary and staffing requirements to ensure organizations effectiveness. Coordinated long range plans, annual plans, forecasts and financial performance analysis. Developed and monitored business metrics to ensure successful execution of business strategies. Prepared financial analysis on business impact of projects, investments, and acquisitions.

Joined the Siemens Corporate Business Development audit team responsible for groups and U.S. companies. Led all financial aspects of audits including strategic alignment, leadership and culture, organizational effectiveness, process efficiency, profitability and risk management. Planned and carried out audit procedures of selected organizational entities. Developed reports, reconciled findings with audited, and presented results to Siemens Managing Board.

Supervised global operations, financial management and controllership for mobile communication networks business. Conducted external benchmarks and analyst comparisons. Supported Executive Management with business performance reviews, investment proposals, and company/country analysis. Key team member of global business divestment.

Took financial reins for corporate key account Cingular Wireless. Started up new key account finance organization in Atlanta and Chicago. Established business development plans, budgeting / forecasting processes, and financial reporting platform and financial controls matrix in accordance with GAAP / SOX / IRS. Prepared organization for growth, managed preparation of commercial offers, and negotiated contracts. Responsible for team of 18 employees.

Financial lead of Mobile Communications Networks business for sales region North / West Africa. Defined and executed sales strategy. Prepared and negotiated commercial and financing offers with customers and external banks. Responsible for contracts and risk management, as well as accounting and financial controlling during all phases of the programs. Led team of 5 finance professionals. Performed all duties in French.

Financial lead of Personal Computer, Server and IT business for sales region North / West Africa. Managed commercial tendering process, prepared commercial offers, supported contract negotiations and coordinated with legal services. Responsible for ordering and logistics process including export control, project controlling, and financial reporting. Conducted financial closings, external and internal audits. Provided support for preparation of senior management and regional sales meetings.