Theodore Long Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

•Product owner for the Financial Planning System for the new Healthcare Spinoff•Lead a team to manage the Longview planning application•Partner with the FP&A organization in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning processes•Develop and maintain financial reporting•Support users in use of the application

•Global Financial Accounting Center team•Cash Flow Statement monthly process and production ownership•Operating Expense BPC load ownership

St. Paul, Mn

BPC Business Planning & Consolidation Product LeadAnaplan Implementation Project Manager•Led business process design, implementation, and support of new technologies•Managed international team of employees and consultants•Using Agile methodology

St. Paul, Mn

•Provided business finance counsel to Business and Manufacturing leadership•Articulated results of financial analysis to organizational leaders to influence business thinking and negotiate outcomes to ensure business results attainment•Performed financial analysis of global investment opportunities, new product opportunities, source of supply, pricing plans, etc.•Coordinated monthly Global Key Account closing

Dubai, U.A.E.

•Supervised Business Analyst team•Responsible for 3M Africa Region FP&A •Provided coaching and training finance team•Led the reorganization of reporting hierarchy and supporting resources•Provided monthly analysis of financial results•Redesigned management reports to simplify preparation and increase value

St. Paul, Mn

•Provided business finance counsel for the Head, Eye, & Face business unit leadership team•Articulated results of financial analysis to organizational leaders to influence business thinking and negotiate outcomes to ensure business results attainment•Performed financial analysis of global investment opportunities, new product opportunities, source of supply, pricing plans, etc.•Closely aligned with manufacturing to identify and drive cost out opportunities•Financial representative on cross-functional global business teams•Coordinated quarterly Division reviews of 3M financial standards•Strong involvement in the U.S. P&L close each month

Saint Paul, Mn

•Provided business counsel to leadership teams at 3M manufacturing plants in Hartford City, IN, Medina OH, and Monrovia, CA•Supported product costing and inventory valuation accuracy•Led plant Operating Plan development•Manufacturing variance analysis•Assured compliance with U.S. GAAP and 3M financial standards•Provided financial analysis and recommendations for operational capital expenses•Completed green belt training and validated financial measurements on plant LSS projects•Worked with USAC in the month end closing process to communicate the impact of plant activities on financial performance

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

•Performed equity research for a mid-cap fund as part of graduate program•Created advanced valuation models •Wrote research reports•Created and delivered investor presentations •Managed portfolio in accordance with Investor Policy Statement (IPS)

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Mo & Mn

Financial Advisor•Worked as a financial advisor for multiple investment firms•Managed up to $10M in assets for 250 households•Advanced product knowledge and exceptional customer service resulted in 99% customer retention rate •Researched and implemented financial strategies using stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds and insurance products•Held Certified Financial Planning (CFP®) designation•FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 licensed

Columbus, Wi

Business Unit Manager 11/2000–11/2002•Direct supervision of 20 employees across multiple functional areas •Accountable for all aspects of budgeting, staffing, and managing the P&L in support of business strategy•Increased revenue 30% over two years through strategic customer partnerships and focus on high value added products•Directed continuous improvement efforts that resulted in an 8% increase in gross profit marginEngineering & Materials Manager 03/1997–11/2000•Led product redesign team that decreased product line manufacturing hours 40% and increased gross profit 15%•Developed spreadsheet models to aid in capital equipment specification and design•Co-authored U.S. Patent No. 6,419,094B1 for Fixed Sequential Spray cleaning assembly•Maintained MRP and CRM systems and implemented technology upgradesMaterials Manager 06/1996–03/1997•Designed cross functional order tracking and control process•Implemented inventory system that reduced ordered parts per project by 50% and decreased lead times by 10%•Analyzed, negotiated, and provided installation support for capital projects of up to $1.2M

Kaneohe Bay, Hi

•Logistics Officer for an 900 person Infantry Battalion•Provided supply chain support to deployments to Japan, Korea, Australia, and Alaska

Mba, Finance, 3.9

Activities and Societies: ACG Minnesota Cup 2011, 1st Place Finish

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, 3.54

Completed Level 2, Finance