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Memphis, Tn, Us

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Strategic Leadership: Aligned Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to achieve stakeholder objectives.• Consolidated Reporting: Led consolidation of financial activities, improving data accuracy and reporting efficiency.• Executive Presentations: Presented monthly and quarterly financial reports to executive leadership, highlighting key insights for informed decision-making.• Process Improvement: Partnered with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency.• Advanced Analytics: Provided deep financial insights and trend analyses, guiding leadership on critical risks and strategic opportunities, leading to a 10% increase in profitability.• Performance Metrics Development: Established and refined performance metrics to drive strategic execution, utilizing advanced financial modeling to introduce new business perspectives.• Technology Integration: Optimized planning processes through the integration of cutting-edge financial technologies, improving forecasting accuracy by 18%.• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentored and developed a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of financial rigor and continuous improvement.• Board Communication: Prepared and presented financial reports to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, enhancing transparency and strategic alignment.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

• Team Leadership: Built and led a high-performing FP&A team, navigating C-level transitions.• FP&A Transformation: Enhanced collaboration and efficiency by 12% through FP&A transformation.• Financial Oversight: Managed budgeting, forecasting, and planning to align with strategic goals.• Cross-Departmental Support: Delivered financial planning, performance management, and decision support to Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, and other departments, driving cohesive organizational performance.• Dashboard & KPI Development: Enhanced performance tracking with comprehensive dashboards.• Cost Optimization: Implemented cost allocation, ROI ranking, and contingency planning programs, achieving a 10% reduction in operational costs.• Accurate Reporting: Collaborated with functional controllers to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial inputs and analyses, reducing reporting errors by 5%.• Executive Reporting: Presented financial insights to leadership, aiding informed decision making.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Spearheaded financial performance management processes by aligning Finance, Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Strategy, Technology, and Operations, ensuring the achievement of all stakeholder objectives and deadlines.• Consolidated Reporting: Directed the consolidation of reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities across corporate ledgers, enhancing data accuracy and reporting efficiency.• Executive Presentations: Developed and delivered comprehensive monthly and quarterly financial reports to executive leadership, highlighting key performance drivers, insights, and sensitivities, facilitating informed decision-making.• Process Improvement: Partnered with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency.• Advanced Analytics: Provided deep financial insights and trend analyses, guiding leadership on critical risks and strategic opportunities, leading to a 10% increase in profitability.• Performance Metrics Development: Established and refined performance metrics to drive strategic execution, utilizing advanced financial modeling to introduce new business perspectives.• Technology Integration: Optimized planning processes through the integration of cutting-edge financial technologies, improving forecasting accuracy by 18%.• Leadership & Mentorship: Mentored and developed a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of financial rigor and continuous improvement.• Board Communication: Prepared and presented financial reports to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, enhancing transparency and strategic alignment.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Financial Leadership: Directed the Finance organization for business units generating $10B in annual sales, managing organizational changes and competitive pressures to sustain growth.• Strategic Vision & Planning: Provided strategic direction supporting planning, business processes, operational methodologies, and growth models, contributing to a 10% year-over-year growth rate.• Comprehensive Financial Oversight: Managed Sales/EBIT forecasting, business trend analysis, customer contract evaluations, period close activities, variance analysis, customer rebate programs, accounts receivable factoring, reserve evaluations, and management reporting for Marketing, Sales, Digital, and Operations teams.• Risk Management: Collaborated with Line of Business owners and functional leaders to ensure financial targets were met, proactively mitigating risks and enhancing financial outcomes by 8%.• Data-Driven Decision Support: Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses, providing actionable insights that facilitated strategic decision-making and business optimization.• Business Model Optimization: Identified and implemented business model improvements through robust analytics, leading cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives.• Executive Reporting: Developed monthly Executive Management packages detailing financial and operational results for various business units, enhancing visibility into performance metrics.• Forecasting & KPI Development: Partnered with functional leaders to develop accurate forecasts and KPIs, effectively communicating trends, risks, and opportunities to the executive team.• Decision Support Tools Development: Created advanced decision support tools for evaluating business-as-usual and one-time investments, ensuring robust tracking, and reporting mechanisms.• Financial Presentations: Prepared and presented consolidated financial results, estimates, and forecasts to executive leadership on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Financial Leadership: Directed financial operations for multiple business units, overseeing budgets totaling $750M and ensuring adherence to corporate financial standards.• Budget Development & Management: Spearheaded the creation and management of annual budgets, achieving a 95%+ accuracy rate in forecasting and aligning financial plans with strategic business objectives.• Performance Monitoring: Conducted comprehensive financial analyses to monitor business unit performance, identifying and addressing variances to enhance profitability by 10%.• Process Improvement: Implemented streamlined financial processes and internal controls, reducing month-end close time by 25% and increasing reporting accuracy.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with Sales, Operations, and Marketing teams to provide financial insights, supporting strategic initiatives that drove yearly double digit increases in revenue.• Audit Coordination: Managed internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and successfully resolving all audit findings without discrepancies.• Team Development: Led and mentored a team of 4 finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement that enhanced team productivity by 20%.• Strategic Planning Support: Contributed to long-term strategic planning by providing financial forecasts and scenario analyses, aiding in the expansion of business units into new markets.

Memphis, Tn, Us

• Project Leadership: Managed and executed over 15 cross-functional projects annually, aligning project goals with corporate strategy and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.• Budget Oversight: Administered project budgets totaling $100M, maintaining cost control and achieving a 98% adherence rate to allocated budgets.• Stakeholder Management: Collaborated with senior leadership, department heads, and external vendors to ensure project alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.• Risk Management: Identified potential project risks and developed mitigation strategies, minimizing project delays and ensuring seamless execution.• Performance Tracking: Utilized advanced project management tools to track progress, generate reports, and provide actionable insights, enhancing decision-making processes.• Change Management: Led change management initiatives, facilitating smooth transitions during project implementations and increasing employee adoption rates by 25%.

• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.• Audit Coordination: Coordinated internal and external audits, successfully addressing audit findings and implementing corrective actions.• Process Improvement: Streamlined accounting processes, reducing month-end close time by 20% through the implementation of standardized procedures.• Financial Analysis: Conducted detailed financial analyses to support budgeting and forecasting activities, enhancing financial accuracy and reliability.• Team Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data dissemination.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

• Regulatory Compliance: Conducted examinations of financial institutions to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.• Risk Assessment: Assessed the financial health and risk profiles of banking institutions, identifying potential areas of concern and recommending corrective actions.• Reporting & Documentation: Prepared detailed examination reports, documenting findings and communicating recommendations to stakeholders.• Training & Mentorship: Provided training and mentorship to junior examiners, enhancing team expertise and examination quality.

Mba, Business/Finance

Ba, Accounting