* Responsible for Operations Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Inventory Planning and Capital Spend Proposals as the site finance lead.* Analyze operating performance and profit projections for reporting and develop action items with key Sr. Business Partners by promoting key metrics for decision making that reduce/minimize costs.* Serve as key member of Operations leadership team interfacing with Commercial, Corporate, IBP and Advanced Mfg. Operations teams.* Manage inventory by coordinating with supply chain and operations management to ensure proper internal controls and balances are consistent & reasonable.* Directly manage all related Annual Operating Plan initiatives from Strategic Plan integration to push-down of objectives, work through initiatives and implement a clear path to AOP Target adherence.

* Wright Medical was acquired by Stryker Nov 2020* Responsible for management reporting on financial performance to operations business partners & financial management on direct and indirect procurement cost savings initiatives (PET) designed to accelerate and drive near-term, sustainable value of over $12.0M in the P&L annually.* Manage operational planning processes including monthly KPI reviews, quarterly forecast, annual operating plan in addition to the strategic plan for US Distribution Centers and Hub network.* Lead a team of analysts to standardize, improve & measure performance, utilize analytical tools & methods in operating expenses and capital planning.

* Control profit and loss (P&L) within $500M business covering Lawn, Garden, Power Equipment and Outdoor Living divisions partnering with senior leadership.* Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting. * Responsible for developing productivity initiatives including balance sheet and quality/process improvement initiatives. * Develop strategic and operating plans along with identification and quantification of risks and opportunities to the business. * Direct a team of managers and analysts in data-driven analysis to optimize business results.* Appointed hardlines finance lead for store profitability transformation project. * Assumed director role during 2017 Holiday season for $800M Sporting Goods, Fitness and Toys business establishing annual operating plans, optimizing operating results and financial execution of $30M annual Seasonal buy requiring approval from senior corporate management.

* Managed merchandising financial reporting and analysis within $500M business covering Tools and Hardware. * Provided financial tools, advice and analysis to senior leadership to guide the decision process. * Reviewed supply contracts and prepared analysis for vendor negotiations. * Coordinated business and line reviews with buyer teams to align operating tactics with strategy. * Reviewed pricing changes to ensure margin estimates are measured against the forecast and other updated targets. * Collaborated with cross functional teams such as ecommerce, marketing and supply chain to achieve financial goals. * Created new processes as well as improved and executed existing processes. * Led a team of senior analysts to ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting is executed accurately and efficiently.

* Managed financial analysis, annual planning and presentations to senior management on $5+ Billion North America results within a large US manufacturing presence. * Leveraged reporting systems to continuously improve quarterly operating division and monthly business review process. * Managed offshore FP&A to supporting US finance, trained 3 offshore employees to cover monthly tasks and reporting processes.* Subject matter expert on SAP implementation team for FI/CO module and Hyperion system upgrade for multiple manufacturing and corporate locations, identifying gaps and providing solutions. * Led initiatives to enhance financial metrics and analyze key issues.

* Supported Commercial Sales VPs P&L by analyzing operating variances and providing financial modeling and statistical analysis.* Managed the sales incentive target setting process by working with the senior leadership to develop the yearly sales quota for the overall Business, aligning with strategic financial goals of the company. * Financial lead to business performance measurement process improvement team focused on business development and 3 year operating plans.• Worked with compensation function on administration of annual sales incentive payout process for the 1500+ individual sales force.

* Led a finance sales support team for a $1+ Billion division from 2003 to 2004, implementing annual sales quota at the customer level. Maintained SOX compliance, data integrity and development of US sales force reports, servicing over 500 sales representative growing the business at 30+% annual last 3 years. Review regional results and provide actionable feedback to leadership team.* Manager of Western Europe & Emerging Markets from 2001 to 2003, implemented reorganization of sales offices, centralized distribution initiative as well as the transfer of credit and collection function for over 40 export distributor accounts to European Management.* Manager of Financial Reporting from 2000 to 2001, standardized monthly financial reporting package for 3 US business unit general managers that contained key financial metrics and gap analysis explanations. Proactively decreased month end close by 1 day and took the lead in constructing worldwide P&L’s.

* Analyzed and forecasted operating results on cost trends and drivers associated with 5 manufacturing facilities with annual sales of $3+ Billion from 1998 to 2000. Prepared and presented operations, sales and SG&A annual budget schedules. Oversaw analysis of machinery efficiency and effectiveness KPIs. Ensure consistency across plants and from month to month as well as adherence to GAAP.* General accounting supervisor at Pine Bluff Mill supervising a staff of 8 in month end reporting, payroll, accounts payable, billing, and fixed asset accounting from 1997 to 1998. Directed payment, audits and coding in the following areas of taxation: sales and use, personal property, real estate and investment credits. Saved $48k in taxes by proving machinery rebuild was exempt during an administrative hearing with the Department of Revenue. Worked closely with cost accounting supervisor on creating standard costs and overhead burden.* Prepared month end close activities and maintained daily cash management system for a large acquisition as corporate accountant from 1994 to 1997. Recovered over $400k in excess premiums payments from insurance carrier after performing detailed account reconciliation. Assisted with audit and production of financial statements for 11-K savings plans.