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Partner with business leaders to plan and execute business strategies, cross functional investments, program plans and new technology to deliver predictable revenue growth, improved operational performance and profitability. Employing a business partnership brand of financial planning & analysis

Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership team. Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for all parts of the organization, defining deliverables, challenging assumptions, identifying business opportunities, setting key performance targets.

Responsible for the operations management of the services business. This includes revenue; profit performance; management of the processes that include the management system cadence and governance processes for business reviews and executive team communications. Responsible for operational and financial metrics, unit investment budget, support for IBM and selective business group initiatives and designated programs, business controls and procedures and plan administration.

Responsible with building and leading a team to implement key operational finance processes, such as management reporting, forecasting, and results tracking, and to facilitate profitability improvements through business partnership.

Responsible for the division’s financial integrity and strategic analysis, with a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting process. Collaborate with senior management to ensure annual budgets and results are in line with corporate objectives; communicate variances of division’s results and forecasts with appropriate recommendations.

Developed, interpreted, and implemented complex financial and business concepts or for financial planning and controls pertaining to Engineering, Clinical, Product Development & Evaluation groups.• Worked with Research & Development team in the implementation of strategic financial planning and action plans, assuring the group delivered its financial objectives.• Developed financial models for budgeting, forecasting and cost tracking of complex projects.• Coordinated, prepared, and distributed monthly financial package for senior management.• Provided financial and strategic support to senior management.• Coordinated the annual capital budget process for capital spending and depreciation • Maintained the fixed asset system, including the recording, tracking and disposal of fixed assets• Developed and maintain internal controls over fixed assets to ensure compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.• Responsible for all monthly closing activities for capital purchases and depreciation.

Responsible for the financial operation of a $35M division. Provide overall financial planning and analysis for Answerthink’s Technology Integration group. Manage the monthly financial and annual close, forecasting, reporting and planning activities in support of the corporate budget and planning functions; set and monitor both financial and operational targets.

- Supervised daily activities of four accountants, responsible for the financial operation of a $45M division.• Analyzed problem accounts, developed and recommended solutions to senior level executives in order to drive change.• Provided financial support to consulting manager and directors and enable them to accurately manage project revenue and profitability.