Key Contributor & Effective Leader supporting finance and accounting functions in fast-paced and high-stress environments within a variety of industries. Experienced in overseeing complex internal audits, supervising staff members, implementing long-term financial models, and fostering positive relationships with internal clients. Equipped with a significant ability to leverage skills in project management and to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements.

Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion Oracle, Plex, Safekeeper Plus, MFG Pro/QAD, AS 400, JD Edwards, and SAP

Operations Management Financial Reporting Staff Management Financial Planning & Analysis

Pricing Negotiation Financial Modeling Budgeting/Forecasting Project Management

Process Improvement GAAP Regulations Financial Accounting Strategy Design/Implementation

  Direct day to day finance operations within a fast-paced environment with a concentration on increasing productivity and efficiency levels

  Oversee operational activities for a region valued at approximately $330 million which required building positive rapport with Regional Leaders in addition to designing/implementing innovative financial management strategies

  Create comprehensive annual budgets, provide guidance to a team of Analysts and Business Clerks, and manage P&L logistics

  Utilize superior communication and interpersonal abilities to negotiation contract terms with both customers and suppliers which resulted in significant cost savings

  Coordinated sales and marketing functions throughout the United States and Mexico which focused on operations and engineering support

  Managed P&L logistics, oversaw profitability improvement strategies, and facilitated both budgeting and forecasting activities

  Played a lead role in establishing pricing throughout various markets, supervised/mentored team members, and implemented comprehensive performance metrics

  Led a team which was tasked with leading a $100 million plant turn-around within a span of 2 years which resulted in improving profitability by 4.5%

TRW Automotive, Livonia, MI June 2010-October 2011

  Coordinated financial planning and accounting operations within the organization which required preparing monthly reporting, analyzing financial statements, and analyzing data

  Completed comprehensive cost variance analysis, acted as lead FP&A manager during the development of a strategic business plan, and identified action items for review by the the Vice President of Finance

  Developed ad-hoc reports for use by executive management which included working capital analysis, value-add analysis, and inventory analysis

  Instrumental in the development of comprehensive business plans for Ford, BMW, and GM interior division programs which required analyzing production cost data and identifying appropriate sale prices

  Created comprehensive design budgets for long-range programs prior to launch, developed budgets for programs valued at up to $300 million, and facilitated product launch/financial handoffs to Plant Managers

Additional Professional Experience Includes:

  Sr. Financial Analyst/Assistant Plant Controller, Metaldyne Corporation, 2004-2005

  General Accounting Manager, Cinetic Automation, Farmington Hills, MI, 1999-2004

  Accounts Receivable Clerk, OE Systems, 1997-1999

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include a strong background in executive leadership roles with experience in managing overseeing daily financial operations, managing P&L functions, completing strategic planning, and implementing comprehensive program budgets. In addition, I have a demonstrated ability to maintain positive rapport with others and manage large-scale programs.

To complement my professional experience, I also possess stellar interpersonal and communication skills with an impressive educational background which includes a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor s Degree in Business Finance.

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