Manage private and family investments: equity, derivatives, municipal and private investments.

Led staff of 15 (plus consultants) managing numerous financial systems deployed globally used for financial reporting and ultimate consolidation on US GAAP basis. Led Financial Systems integration of Pharmacia ($60 billion purchase) with over $13 billion in sales and operations in over 40 countries within 12 months. Successfully oversaw migration to one reporting financial system in each country achieving savings in excess of target by over $1 million. Ensured achievement of… Show more Led staff of 15 (plus consultants) managing numerous financial systems deployed globally used for financial reporting and ultimate consolidation on US GAAP basis. Led Financial Systems integration of Pharmacia ($60 billion purchase) with over $13 billion in sales and operations in over 40 countries within 12 months. Successfully oversaw migration to one reporting financial system in each country achieving savings in excess of target by over $1 million. Ensured achievement of acquisition and divestiture requirements by planning and executing financial systems integration and information retrieval for businesses and products. Reduced manual steps and increased efficiencies by planning and overseeing various systems integrations (T&E, Purchasing, Manufacturing) into financial system within each market. Improved decision making for senior executives by analyzing cost/benefit ratio of centralizing financial systems to enable centralized transaction processing. Show less

Oversaw annual pharmaceutical operating plan creation and publication with staff of 12. Directed various country and product analyses generated for management decision making. Led compilation of Worldwide market forecasts at regular intervals for management review. Achieved savings in excess of target by over $1 million by migrating financial systems in over 40 countries facilitating integration of Warner Lambert ($100 billion purchase.) Ensured correct accounting for Lipitor… Show more Oversaw annual pharmaceutical operating plan creation and publication with staff of 12. Directed various country and product analyses generated for management decision making. Led compilation of Worldwide market forecasts at regular intervals for management review. Achieved savings in excess of target by over $1 million by migrating financial systems in over 40 countries facilitating integration of Warner Lambert ($100 billion purchase.) Ensured correct accounting for Lipitor Alliance deal initially valued at $1 billion (eventually growing by 13 fold) by advising worldwide subsidiaries on financial reporting and directing global consolidation. Contributed to revenue producing alliances with industry partners as part of management team evaluating and analyzing product co-marketing/co-promotion licensing strategies. Show less

Reviewed and made recommendations on country operating plans and monthly market performance. Generated various country and product analyses for management decision making with continuously increasing responsibility for various regions worldwide. Through extensive travel elevated business issues in numerous countries to senior management helping to crystallize operational solutions to deliver business growth. Reduced dosage plants from 11 to 4 avoiding capital expenditures with… Show more Reviewed and made recommendations on country operating plans and monthly market performance. Generated various country and product analyses for management decision making with continuously increasing responsibility for various regions worldwide. Through extensive travel elevated business issues in numerous countries to senior management helping to crystallize operational solutions to deliver business growth. Reduced dosage plants from 11 to 4 avoiding capital expenditures with resulting substantial annual savings by planning and executing Latin American & Asian manufacturing rationalization strategy. Secured annual income in excess of $1 million by planning and establishing new company in Nigeria to maintain market presence following divestiture of plant. Facilitated capital injection into local entity in Egypt increasing local profitability by reducing local borrowings and minority ownership generating increased overall earnings. Increased business in Indian market by planning and executing new entities which enabled import and sale of finished goods previously not sold in India with resultant doubled digit growth. Designed and executed alternative tax strategy for Pakistan enabling business to continue to operate and continue its annual income contribution in excess of $1 million. Facilitated double digit sales and income growth over 10 year period by assisting in implementation of metrics-based executive bonus compensation model tied to financial performance. Designed and executed sale of operations in Zimbabwe avoiding capital expenditures of over $1 million. Contributed to double digit sales growth by participating in discussions and ensuring presentations and documents were prepared for distribution agreements in markets such as Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Outlined benefits to management of entering into Blue Chip Swap in Brazil ultimately realizing $2.4 million on injected funds. Show less

Prepared financial statements & provided analyses of financial statistics - hours billed and time not billed. Improved time and financial management by implementing a new accounts payable system. Wrote instructions on new process and troubleshot coding problems.