Experience

Aqua

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Business Solutions Manager - Corporate Information Systems

  • Oct 2014 - Present



Shire

• Japan
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director Finance

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2014

  Finance Business Partner to the Global IT organization providing oversight to the annual Budget, Forecast, Long Range Plan processes as well as managing a team of financial analysts. Maintain an active role in the IT Business Office to ensure all day to day financial management activities are running smoothly while looking for constant ways to improve efficiencies between Finance and IT. Provide financial oversight and support to outsourced commercial agreements. Collaborate with Project Managers to develop comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership models and KPIs. Member of the IT Leadership team with responsibilities directly supporting the CIO. Lead IT finance team for all operational activities ensuring the financial health of the IT organization.

• Finance Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Feb 2012

  Responsible for the annual Budget, Forecast and Long Range Plan processes for the IT and HR functions. Served as primary finance contact for all financial reporting, requests and guidance. Gradually increased responsibilities over the years to support entire IT organization becoming accountable for all aspects of financial support and governance. Liaise on behalf of IT with Internal Audit, US & International Tax and Finance Operations. Developed and lead IT Finance team focused on adding value by influencing decisions and identifying opportunities to invest, save costs, mitigate risk and forecast future business needs and results. Associate member of the IT Leadership team.

• Sr. Financial Analyst

  • Oct 2006 - Aug 2008

  Partnered with US G&A areas including Finance, Facilities, Procurement, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications as well as Global Responsibility for CEO Office and Business Development. Responsibilities included developing and maintaining budget & forecasts while assisting budget holders with financial needs in order to meet their quarterly and annual KPIs. Responsible for monthly reporting to budget owners as well as Shire leadership.



Johnson & Johnson

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst – Financial Reporting, Administrative Budgets

  • Mar 2006 - Oct 2006

  P&L responsibility included developing and maintaining administrative budgets with a combined total of $150M while providing strong financial support for each functional area. Partnered with each budget manager to ensure accurate quarterly financial results as well as developed quarterly forecasts. Reported quarterly financial results to J&J corporate as well as business plan updates on a continual basis.

• Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2006

  Prepared and analyzed balance sheet information including accounts receivable and related reserves. Reconciled monthly accounts amounting to approximately $1.5 Billion. Prepared and presented monthly departmental results to Finance leadership. Partnered with Credit Analysts to understand commercial needs and potential affects on the budget and forecast. Aligned with Financial Accounting on a monthly basis to ensure accurate and timely month end closure. Assisted with financial submissions to J&J corporate.

• Associate Financial Analyst

  • Jan 2002 - Feb 2004

  Managed accounts receivable for wholesalers, retailers, public sector accounts and hospitals with a combined risk of $100M. Partnered directly with customers on issues related to outstanding balances. Analyzed customer financial statements in order to assess risk and recommend appropriate lines of credit. Partnered with internal and external business partners to ensure accurate decision-making.

• Finance Co-op

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Held various full-time Co-op positions with increasing responsibility in financial accounting while simultaneously completing undergraduate degree full-time. Posted journal entries, prepared account reconciliations, documented several SOPs as well as prepared monthly management presentations.