Senior-Level Finance & Accounting Executive eager to contribute an exceptional blend of financial and technical acumen toward supporting a dynamic employer in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

Proficient in full-scope financial management operations inclusive of internal controls, reporting and statements, cost containment, capital planning, and elevating productivity through precise tracking of company expenditures.  Adept at performing complex fiscal analysis to effectively support short-term and long-range strategic plans and operating budgets. Excel in steering strict regulatory compliance and coordinating technology projects involving financial system implementations, upgrades and management. Strong ability to establish cohesive working relationships with all levels of an organization worldwide, and regarded as a natural leader.  Deploy sound business instinct to analyze, identify and implement solutions to capture measurable process improvements and profit enhancements.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

         Proactively collaborated with Tax Department to improve T&E\Meals and Entertainment reporting resulting in identifying $4M in tax savings.

         Expedited preparation time for corporate-required analytics by 50% through design and development of standardized expense matrix reports.

         Championed series of process improvements to successfully reduce global internal forecast process by 30% during 2009.

         Co-led development and implementation of TM1-based reporting and forecasting system for US subsidiary.   

         Led divisional project teams in designing and deploying SAP-based capital forecast reporting system and Hyperion-based corporate general ledger system.

 

 

Schering-Plough Corporation, Kenilworth, NJ, 1996 to Present

Senior Manager, Corporate Finance C Global Pharmaceutical Division           (2005 to Present)

         Effectively spearhead analytical and operational support of global planning and forecasting for $16B organization. 

         Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of forecasts, budgets, and operating and strategic plans, and oversee capital budget for global human health division. 

         Play an integral role in preparing and presenting monthly financial business reviews to senior management. 

         Demonstrated a sharp eye for accuracy in overseeing profit elimination processing for Cost of Sales.

         Strategically teamed with Consumer Healthcare division to differentiate business segment and establish global reporting solution aimed at enhancing transparency and growing sales.

         Introduced reporting tool to consolidate headcount reporting across all global markets.

 

Continued

 

 

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Senior Manager, Marketing Finance C US Operations         (2003 to 2004)

         Directed team of seven in consolidated reporting of Sales and Marketing functions as well as financial management and control of all US product promotion investments spanning five customer groups. 

• Defined, authored and documented formal policy and procedures for department, and delivered training to personnel, significantly enhancing internal controls and compliance.

 

Manager, Marketing Finance C Schering Laboratories Division           (2000 to 2002)

• Handpicked based on exemplary financial insight and team-building skills to provide crucial financial leadership and support to Pharmacy Affairs and Sales Operations Management.
• Coached, participated in, and managed divisional staff in financial planning and reporting including expense forecasting, analysis of actual results, and coordination of annual financial plan. 
• Scrutinized variances and provided commentary and recommendations to executive management vital to supporting strategic decision making. 

 

Manager, Financial Reporting & Analysis C Corporate Finance          (1998 to 1999)

• Leveraged sound critical thinking abilities to effectively assess divisional financial data and prepare internal reporting commentary and schedules for senior management and Board of Directors. 
• Proficiently performed in-depth analysis of impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on consolidated operating results. 
• Diligently prepared Management Discussion and Analysis for SEC quarterly reports and annual report. 

 

Business Systems Analyst C Corporate Finance           (1996  to 1997)

• Brought on board to support Controller in administering and continually improving financial reporting systems with an emphasis in general ledger system projects; exhibited proficiency in requirements definition, design, testing and implementation.   

 

                   

 

Prior background:

 

Continental Insurance Company, Neptune and Cranbury, NJ, 1995

Manager of IT Division

 

Deloitte & Touche, Parsippany, NJ, 1993 to 1998

Senior Consultant C Management Consulting Practice

Senior Accountant C Financial Audit Practice

 

 

BS Accounting, University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

 

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

 

Member, Information System Audit and Control Association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a finance leadership capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I bring to you a solid background in directing and performing a full range of financial management operations, exemplary expertise in developing and implementing SOX-compliant policies and procedures, and outstanding capabilities in streamlining and enhancing internal control processes. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished organizational, analytical, planning, forecasting, and information technology skills which are paramount in financial management.  

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a driven and meticulous professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance, prudence, integrity, and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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