CPI Card Group is a leading provider in payment card production and related services, offering a single source for credit, debit and prepaid debit cards including EMV chip, personalization, instant issuance, fulfillment and mobile payment services. With more than 20 years of experience in the payments market and as a trusted partner to financial institutions, CPI’s solid reputation of product consistency, quality and outstanding customer service supports our position as a leader in the market. Serving our customers from locations throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, we have the largest network of high security facilities in North America, each of which is certified by one or more of the payment brands: Visa, Mastercard®, American Express, Discover and Interac in Canada.Websitehttp://www.cpicardgroup.comHeadquartersLittleton, ColoradoResponsibilities include:- strategic planning and analysis,- develop budgets and forecasts,- financial analysis, modeling, and reporting- operational analysis and business recommendations,- capital planning,- inventory management- continuous process improvements- develop standardized product and customer profitability- cash managementLead financial/operational reviews in a complex, fast-paced environment with key business partners that help optimize operations and profitability

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Managed the daily execution of various financial analysis, modeling, planning, and reporting responsibilities with insight to business operations across the retail division. Responsibilities included- strategic thinking & planning- financial analysis, reporting, and planning- developing forecasts & budgets- developing product and customer profitability - cash management- capital planning- inventory management (supply chain)- store real estate department- acquisitions and contractsLead a systematic business process review to identify initiatives and projects leading to a significant decrease in organizational costs of $1 million annuallyCollaborated to help lead the implementation of financial systems that will deliver $1.5 million in cost reductions.Established a cross-functional team that worked toward improving ongoing accounting systems while developing implementation plans for the upgrading of current systems.Directed the hiring, training, and development of staff members to add strength of the finance team including contract staffing.