Michael Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Orbia is a $6+ billion Company primarily focused on expanding access to health & well-being across the planet. This mission is supported products that facilitate crop irrigation, water & sanitation security, and the transmission of data.In my role as the Global FP&A Manager I was responsible for 2 main aspects of the business: Operations & Capital Planning.Operations:-Heavily involved in the full re-design of the Accounting systems within Orbia, which decided to move towards a more multi-dimensional structure to enable better analytical possibilities. -Re-designed the Chart of Accounts to align with this vision -Developed a Functional Area / Cost Center structure to define the departments of the business responsbile for spending. -Advisor/Approver to the S4/HANA implementation team on the best practices to use in the manufacturing processes. -Worked toward alignment to the new standard within the various Business Groups.Capital Planning:-Responsible for reviewing large-scale investments, providing feedback to Senior Leadership (CFO, CEO)-Developing standards for the reporting of actual & forecasted spend -Lead a project to implement a new Capital Spending Tool that combines the Approvals, Reporting, Forecasting, and Budgeting all into one Software that is used across the business, allowing for more timely analysis and prioritizations between projects.

Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

I own and rent out several residential properties.

Hot Springs, Ar

Full-cycle Accounting & Reporting-Managed activities of local Finance team-Monthly/Quarterly/Annual reporting in SOX environment-Compliance with DoD contractor standards-Oversee financial resource management (cash, CAPEX, working capital, etc)Project Management-Lead project to convert AP department from paper & checks to automated system-Lead project to overhaul internal reporting processes to simplify and improve internal controls

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Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

Responsible for planning & analysis of local factory performance, preparation of monthly financial statements, and identifying and driving continuous improvement opportunities. Financial analysis on capital expenditure projects to maximize use of investment capital Coordinate the annual budget and financial forecasts Oversee annual physical inventory and cycle counting process Identifying and eliminating internal control weaknesses

Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

Cross-functional responsibility for analysis and comparison of performance in multiple plants with revenues of $500m+ Analyze and bridge calculated productivity savings vs actual payroll costs Comparison of major cost drivers between sites: OVMC rates, shipping costs  Supported strategic decisions making related to site selection for new products

Arkadelphia, Ar

 Weekly expense reporting and KPI follow-up with department managers Implementing process improvements to move close from 5 to 3 days. Producing financial projections, reporting actual results, and analyzing variances between Lead implementation of AP Automation Project together with 3rd Party Invoice Processing Contractor

Perform activities covering materials and production costs, costs of sales, product development, overhead, etc.Variance Analysis of Manufacturing costs.Standard Costing maintenance in SAP.Month-End Closing Responsibilities.Variable Spending Analysis and Reporting.PPV (Purchase Price Variance) Calculation and Reporting.Intercompany Transfer Price Administration.

Arkadelphia, Ar

General Ledger – Month-End closing, Variable Spending Analysis, Account ReconciliationsAccounts Receivable – Generate Invoices, Post Payments, Resolve Discrepancies

Arkadelphia, Ar

Worked through this job on the weekends (8 hour shifts Fri-Sat-Sun) while I put myself through undergrad studies in Accounting. Quickly moved from a machine operator to a Line-Lead in the Machining Department of the facility.Machinist - CNC Machine Operator, Vertical & Horizontal Mills and Lathes.Line Lead - Supervised Team of 10, Fast-Paced Decisions, Creative Solutions

Nashville, Ar

Create/Manage/Schedule Shipments, Cycle-Count Inventory

Assist Customers, Order Inventory, Operate Cash Register

Caring for chickens at our family farm, pretty much from the time that I started walking.

Mba, Master Of Business Administration

Program fully accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Emphasis in areas: Marketing, Strategic.

Bba, Accounting

Gained a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices in order to use accounting information effectively in the decision-making.

High School Diploma