• Standardized the monthly/weekly reporting for the newly formed Branded Tech group leading to routine enhanced analysis.• Created a more efficient and robust budgeting process, with thorough data collection and precise expense/profitability tracking. • Drove BT suggested pricing vs costing effort to capture the maximum amount of margin by area (increased margin ~$15m).• Finance cross-functional expert in company with responsibilities across Sales, Operations/MFG & Accounting… Show more • Standardized the monthly/weekly reporting for the newly formed Branded Tech group leading to routine enhanced analysis.• Created a more efficient and robust budgeting process, with thorough data collection and precise expense/profitability tracking. • Drove BT suggested pricing vs costing effort to capture the maximum amount of margin by area (increased margin ~$15m).• Finance cross-functional expert in company with responsibilities across Sales, Operations/MFG & Accounting, Portfolio Mgmt, and R&D/Reg leading to innovative data integration methods & consistent KPIs allowing for more informed business decisions Show less

• Designed process to optimize annual R&D investment ($50m+) with projected 5yr GP growth from new projects of $200m+.• Developed the strategic growth plan, evaluating the financial viability and market potential of 300+ business cases. Collaborated with technical experts and measured resource constraints to create financial models used for long-term strategic planning. • Led product integration across 3 acquired companies, organizing the 8k+ sku product portfolio. Serve as point person… Show more • Designed process to optimize annual R&D investment ($50m+) with projected 5yr GP growth from new projects of $200m+.• Developed the strategic growth plan, evaluating the financial viability and market potential of 300+ business cases. Collaborated with technical experts and measured resource constraints to create financial models used for long-term strategic planning. • Led product integration across 3 acquired companies, organizing the 8k+ sku product portfolio. Serve as point person for all corporate requests pertaining to global product data, used internally, and externally for communication to the financial markets. Show less

• Designed live project tracking mechanism to ensure efficient delivery of $20m yearly GP product launch plan. Led monthly PDG sessions with division president and corporate leadership to ensure the current strategy matches external expectations.• Increased profit per launch (+5%) by removing potential under-performers, reducing R&D by ~$4m, and accurately allocating limited resources. The heightened focus on commercial execution contributed to record year for CAS (’12 EBITDA… Show more • Designed live project tracking mechanism to ensure efficient delivery of $20m yearly GP product launch plan. Led monthly PDG sessions with division president and corporate leadership to ensure the current strategy matches external expectations.• Increased profit per launch (+5%) by removing potential under-performers, reducing R&D by ~$4m, and accurately allocating limited resources. The heightened focus on commercial execution contributed to record year for CAS (’12 EBITDA +$27m).• Analyze and regulate yearly project launch schedule, identify and reject potential underperformers, cutting R&D by approx $4M in ‘12. The heightened focus on commercial execution contributed to record year for CAS, increasing EBITDA by $27M.• Developed framework for the 5-year LRP process that separates the base and the growth, allowing long-term portfolio analysis. Show less

• Support global finance counterparts in the four regions, build reports and templates they utilize daily, and provide training. Function as liaison between regional VP’s / demand managers and leadership, allowing quick and concise information transfer.• Provided analysis and direction to Global Product Manager for pricing initiative that included comparisons to prior year actuals and budget, the FX impact on both price and cost, and forecasted results, a process that added close to $6M of… Show more • Support global finance counterparts in the four regions, build reports and templates they utilize daily, and provide training. Function as liaison between regional VP’s / demand managers and leadership, allowing quick and concise information transfer.• Provided analysis and direction to Global Product Manager for pricing initiative that included comparisons to prior year actuals and budget, the FX impact on both price and cost, and forecasted results, a process that added close to $6M of revenue. • Finance representative at monthly internal review and strategy meetings; provide files used, analysis, and needed counsel.• Point person for regional budgeting and forecasting process, revenues: NA- $120M, EMEA- $150M, LA- $100M, ASP- $80M Show less

• Designed and implemented customized TM1 database used by entire division for forecasting and budgeting. The new system pulls accurate costing daily, allowing marketing to price products at the optimal level creating maximum profit for CAS. • Principal source for profitability analysis, financial modeling, complex ad-hoc analysis, and vast product attributes tracking.

• Produced comprehensive monthly reporting package, reviewed and transferred pertinent operating metrics to reporting system.• Streamlined SG&A review process by building dynamic template using a data dump from Oracle which displayed variances.