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Michael Nicholas is listed as Senior Financial Executive | Team Leader | FP&A | Predictive Analysis | Cost Control | Cross-Functional Strategy | Restructuring | Cash Flow | Manufacturing Support | Global Finance and Accounting | Project Management based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Michael Nicholas.
Michael Nicholas previously worked as VP of Finance at Marmon Foodservice Technologies and Business Unit Controller - Packaging Dynamics at Novolex. Michael Nicholas holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations from University Of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School Of Business.
At the core of my professional journey is belief in the transformative power of strategic financial leadership, resourcefulness to successfully overcome challenges, and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence. My career has been driven by a passion for navigating complex financial, operational and situational landscapes, and leveraging strategic insights to drive growth and profitability. This philosophy has enabled me to deliver consistent results across diverse industries, with a particular focus on the foodservice and packaging sectors. With extensive experience as a senior financial executive, I bring a comprehensive toolkit of skills and knowledge to the table. My expertise encompasses team leadership, strategic planning, project management, FP&A oversight, predictive analysis, cost analysis, commercial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, cost accounting, GAAP accounting, working capital management, and operations management. I am adept at implementing tight control environments, developing analytical and reporting tools, and driving initiatives that bolster revenue, reduce costs, increase performance, and streamline financial and business operations. I am committed to leveraging my extensive experience to drive financial and operational excellence. My goal is to partner with teams to identify and capitalize on opportunities for growth, efficiency, and profitability, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and strategic innovation.
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Carol Stream, IL
Leader of finance and accounting functions across equipment brand teams, including multiple legal entities in U.S., Mexico, and Europe. Acted as key member of executive management team. Supervised and led business unit controllers as well as functional leaders in FP&A, general accounting, GAAP compliance, IT, and cost accounting.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Financial leader of U.S., converting business units, including Bagcraft Papercon, International Converter, Pac Paper, and General Packaging Products. Served as key member of executive management team. Proved accountable for full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. Managed control environment, closing, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning.
Plainfield, IL
Key leader of all financial and administrative processes and functions in establishment of North American headquarters for this Portugal-based, global pioneer in “through-the-wall” manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging. Proved accountable for all accounting, finance, legal, and HR aspects of company’s businesses in U.S. and Canada.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Leader of all financial functions of business unit. Key member of Executive Management Team. With full P&L and Balance Sheet accountability, led financial teams supporting business unit FP&A requirements, strategic planning, plant accounting and analysis, & costing and bid analysis for setting and maintaining customer pricing.
Supervised and managed plant controllers at eight manufacturing facilities and nine cost / price analysts in U.S. and Mexico. Supported operations focus on cost savings initiatives and facilitated marketing effort to strategically position pricing / value proposition in marketplace. Played key role in evaluating and prioritizing strategy for cost-saving.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Financial leader of global rigid plastic container business within Alcan, with sites in North America and Europe, supplying primarily the Food and Beverage industry. Managed the financial requirements of divesting that business prior to taking a Director of Finance Role in Alcan's Flexible Packaging business.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Coordinated goal setting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of financial results and operational KPIs. Developed and implemented tools to create direct links between manufacturing initiatives and financial results.
Managed all financial aspects of two plant facilities, including closing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis. Implemented management reporting tools, including detailed variance analysis and operational KPI tracking. Provided key decision support in unstable start-up environment.
Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
3 years of Plant accounting/finance experience in cereal plant environment prior to managing Financial Analysis, Reporting, and Budgeting for the US Cereal Manufacturing operations.
Performed external, third-party audits of client financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Gained experience across various industries, including manufacturing, not-for-profit, mining, publishing, and scrap metal recycling. Developed appreciation for international travel, with five trips to West Africa in conjunction with audit of bauxite mining.
Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi - President, Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honorary
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Michael Nicholas is listed as Senior Financial Executive | Team Leader | FP&A | Predictive Analysis | Cost Control | Cross-Functional Strategy | Restructuring | Cash Flow | Manufacturing Support | Global Finance and Accounting | Project Management.
Michael Nicholas is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States.
Michael Nicholas has worked for Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Novolex, Logoplaste, Alcan, and Kellogg Company.
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Michael Nicholas holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations from University Of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School Of Business.
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