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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

United States

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Atlanta, Ga

Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided leadership and coaching to further develop the analytical capability within the Building Products Controller's organization. Served as the liaison between plant controllers and the Plywood operations leadership team. Facilitated a culture of profitable growth through competitive intelligence and analytics; focused on delivering sustained revenue growth and profitability. Managed and led Annual Operating Plan (AOP), as well as capital investment reviews to help execute growth… Show more Provided leadership and coaching to further develop the analytical capability within the Building Products Controller's organization. Served as the liaison between plant controllers and the Plywood operations leadership team. Facilitated a culture of profitable growth through competitive intelligence and analytics; focused on delivering sustained revenue growth and profitability. Managed and led Annual Operating Plan (AOP), as well as capital investment reviews to help execute growth strategies for the Plywood Division. Implemented continuous improvement and standardization efforts within the finance department. Influenced Plywood operations business leaders by identifying manufacturing efficiencies and cost improvements, as well as provided OPEX analysis for Plywood operations business leaders. Show less

As a Pricing Leader, I collaborated with Sales, Finance and Commercial Operations to develop and execute pricing methods for the Industrial Solutions business. I was involved in short and long-term commercial strategy development. I also implemented best practices in price measurement, and drove optimal pricing for new product introductions to ensure achievement of financial targets.

Drove business reporting rhythms, forecasts, estimates and strategic plans consisting of Growth Playbook (long range plan), SII (one-year outlook), and Operating Plan. Supported both areas of Finance Operations (income statement and balance sheet) through cross-functional interaction with portfolio teams (HQ and Regional Finance). Provided weekly estimates and executed closing activities. Led analysis of financial results, cash flow and regional reporting for Power Services; a $3B P&L.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Provided Interior Division’s CFO and Director of Finance with reliable and timely P&L reporting and in-depth financial analysis to identify revenue trends by product line and projected earnings. Interfaced with domestic and international subsidiaries to create P&L forecasts. Prepared annual budgets and long term strategic plans for Faurecia’s Auburn Hills R&D Center. Performed complex financial analyses to support program managers’ monthly program reviews. Defined new business cases with the… Show more Provided Interior Division’s CFO and Director of Finance with reliable and timely P&L reporting and in-depth financial analysis to identify revenue trends by product line and projected earnings. Interfaced with domestic and international subsidiaries to create P&L forecasts. Prepared annual budgets and long term strategic plans for Faurecia’s Auburn Hills R&D Center. Performed complex financial analyses to support program managers’ monthly program reviews. Defined new business cases with the program management team and issued Initial Business Plans, updating them throughout the programs’ life. Conducted post audit of programs to validate the Business Plan three months after the start of production. Show less

Van Buren Township, Mi

Provided analysis and direction for cost effective spending and strategic adherence to Milan Plant’s labor and overhead targets. Developed key financial information in support of Plant operating reviews with upper management and participated in Internal Control Review Program. Developed Milan’s annual labor and overhead budget and 5-year business plan.