James Burek
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Mike Flanagan
Jim is one of the brightest and knowledgeable individuals that I've had the pleasure of working with over the course of my career. Jim always immerses himself into the business and provides both financial and operational insights designed to move the business forward. Additionally, I have always looked up to Jim as an exceptional trainer and mentor to his staff. Jim's hires were typically better trained and acclimated faster to the business than other areas of the company.
Gregg Stewart
Jim is the consummate detail oriented financial leader. His attention to detail and ability to spot trends within financial data are uncanny and most valuable. A process driven manager, Jim is highly recommended by me as a trusted financial adviser for business. I hope to one day work with him again.
Mike Flanagan
Jim is one of the brightest and knowledgeable individuals that I've had the pleasure of working with over the course of my career. Jim always immerses himself into the business and provides both financial and operational insights designed to move the business forward. Additionally, I have always looked up to Jim as an exceptional trainer and mentor to his staff. Jim's hires were typically better trained and acclimated faster to the business than other areas of the company.
Gregg Stewart
Jim is the consummate detail oriented financial leader. His attention to detail and ability to spot trends within financial data are uncanny and most valuable. A process driven manager, Jim is highly recommended by me as a trusted financial adviser for business. I hope to one day work with him again.
Mike Flanagan
Jim is one of the brightest and knowledgeable individuals that I've had the pleasure of working with over the course of my career. Jim always immerses himself into the business and provides both financial and operational insights designed to move the business forward. Additionally, I have always looked up to Jim as an exceptional trainer and mentor to his staff. Jim's hires were typically better trained and acclimated faster to the business than other areas of the company.
Gregg Stewart
Jim is the consummate detail oriented financial leader. His attention to detail and ability to spot trends within financial data are uncanny and most valuable. A process driven manager, Jim is highly recommended by me as a trusted financial adviser for business. I hope to one day work with him again.
Mike Flanagan
Jim is one of the brightest and knowledgeable individuals that I've had the pleasure of working with over the course of my career. Jim always immerses himself into the business and provides both financial and operational insights designed to move the business forward. Additionally, I have always looked up to Jim as an exceptional trainer and mentor to his staff. Jim's hires were typically better trained and acclimated faster to the business than other areas of the company.
Gregg Stewart
Jim is the consummate detail oriented financial leader. His attention to detail and ability to spot trends within financial data are uncanny and most valuable. A process driven manager, Jim is highly recommended by me as a trusted financial adviser for business. I hope to one day work with him again.
Experience
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Kantar Health
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United States
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Global Controller
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Jan 2010 - Present
Financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis Global Controller for the healthcare market research arm of Kantar (a division of WPP). This position was created to bring formalized financial processes and procedures to this new business unit. Major focus includes financial reporting to senior management and corporate. Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities include: • Publishing monthly results including finance report and monthly and quarterly… Show more Financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis Global Controller for the healthcare market research arm of Kantar (a division of WPP). This position was created to bring formalized financial processes and procedures to this new business unit. Major focus includes financial reporting to senior management and corporate. Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities include: • Publishing monthly results including finance report and monthly and quarterly presentations • Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures (including SOX) • Liason to WPP and Kantar corporate finance ensuring compliance and timely submissions • Coordinating three year plan, annual budget process and quarterly forecasting • Manage incentive compensation Show less Financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis Global Controller for the healthcare market research arm of Kantar (a division of WPP). This position was created to bring formalized financial processes and procedures to this new business unit. Major focus includes financial reporting to senior management and corporate. Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities include: • Publishing monthly results including finance report and monthly and quarterly… Show more Financial planning, reporting, budgeting and analysis Global Controller for the healthcare market research arm of Kantar (a division of WPP). This position was created to bring formalized financial processes and procedures to this new business unit. Major focus includes financial reporting to senior management and corporate. Reporting to the CFO, responsibilities include: • Publishing monthly results including finance report and monthly and quarterly presentations • Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures (including SOX) • Liason to WPP and Kantar corporate finance ensuring compliance and timely submissions • Coordinating three year plan, annual budget process and quarterly forecasting • Manage incentive compensation Show less
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TMP Directional Marketing
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP Finance
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Jan 2002 - Jan 2010
VP of Finance responsible for business planning, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis. Reporting directly to the CFO of the largest yellow page advertising agency in the USA, the position is mainly focussed on the operation looking to ensure that business units deliver on financial and operational objectives. Responsibilities include all budgeting, forecasting, billing, and reporting for the division. Other objectives achieved include: • Implemented weekly/monthly… Show more VP of Finance responsible for business planning, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis. Reporting directly to the CFO of the largest yellow page advertising agency in the USA, the position is mainly focussed on the operation looking to ensure that business units deliver on financial and operational objectives. Responsibilities include all budgeting, forecasting, billing, and reporting for the division. Other objectives achieved include: • Implemented weekly/monthly “Dashboard Reporting” monitoring operations productivity and financial goals. • As part of the executive planning team, assisted in developing the five-year strategy plan focussing on improved productivity, profit margins, and growing market share. • Key player in providing financial information through due diligence process leading to company going stand-alone. • Assessed, proposed, implemented, and monitored new compensation plans segregated by job role and responsibility. • Instituted monthly financial reviews with the operation to improve financial communication and education. Show less VP of Finance responsible for business planning, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis. Reporting directly to the CFO of the largest yellow page advertising agency in the USA, the position is mainly focussed on the operation looking to ensure that business units deliver on financial and operational objectives. Responsibilities include all budgeting, forecasting, billing, and reporting for the division. Other objectives achieved include: • Implemented weekly/monthly… Show more VP of Finance responsible for business planning, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis. Reporting directly to the CFO of the largest yellow page advertising agency in the USA, the position is mainly focussed on the operation looking to ensure that business units deliver on financial and operational objectives. Responsibilities include all budgeting, forecasting, billing, and reporting for the division. Other objectives achieved include: • Implemented weekly/monthly “Dashboard Reporting” monitoring operations productivity and financial goals. • As part of the executive planning team, assisted in developing the five-year strategy plan focussing on improved productivity, profit margins, and growing market share. • Key player in providing financial information through due diligence process leading to company going stand-alone. • Assessed, proposed, implemented, and monitored new compensation plans segregated by job role and responsibility. • Instituted monthly financial reviews with the operation to improve financial communication and education. Show less
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