Experience

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  Hitachi Solutions America

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Director - Division Finance

    • Mar 2019 - Present
    • Chicago, Illinois

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  Mondelēz International

  • United States
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Implementation Lead - Manufacturing Accounting

    • Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

    Implementation Lead to expand the usage of Oracle-based cost tracking system to Mondelez's Manufacturing network including 150+ global plant and distribution sites. Metrics expanded to include fixed and variable cost. Primary responsibilities included partnering with development team on necessary software development enhancements, user acceptance testing, and collaborating with business team on new reconciliation and reporting business practices.

  • Implementation Consultant - Overhead Cost Tracking

    • Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

    Consultant supporting the launch of a new Oracle-based Overhead Cost planning and actuals tool (CMT) for all Global functions. Responsibilities include SAP integration/testing, report development, and end-user support.

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  The Kraft Heinz Company

  • Sr. Finance Manager - Category/Brand Finance

    • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

    Key business partner in managing the Churny and Athenos Brand products’ portfolio. Main responsibilities include P&L forecasting, results analysis, customer pricing proposals, and new products opportunity analysis

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  Kraft Foods Group

  • Sr. Finance Manager - Financial Resources Group

    • Jan 2006 - Apr 2015

    Internal consultant responsible for providing support for high priority initiatives and temporary employee leaves. Typical assignments ranged from 6 months to a year. Position required significant learning agility, prioritization, and communication skills.Key Assignments/Skills Gained Included:•Business Unit’s Strategic Plan and forecast update coordination and analysis•Redesign and Optimization of Balance Sheet Reconciliation Process, eliminating 3,000+ reconciliations per month (BlackLine)•New Products business proposition development and launch support•Multiple Business Unit Finance rotations with focus on P&L management, pricing analysis, and commodity pricing fluctuation impact management•SAP Implementation and Cadbury business integration lead for legacy Marketing system focused on system design, training, and launch (SAP and BI)•Finance/Accounting lead for implementation of new Marketing planning and execution software •Overhead Planning and Analysis lead for major staff reorganization•Lead for extension of Product Costing System to Canada user base (Essbase)

  • Finance Manager - Trade Finance

    • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

    Key team member in the development of fully integrated trade planning and execution system. Identified key requirements for systems functionality with Sales, Finance, Strategy, and Customer Service organizations. Translated business requirements to system design including user interfaces and behind-the-scenes processes.

  • Senior Financial Analyst - Overhead Planning and Trade Analysis (2 positions)

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

    Overhead Planning & Analysis with R&D Planning group. Prepared forecasts, communicated latest estimates, and performed ad-hoc analysis. Coordinated target spending plan, actuals reporting, and approval process for R&D’s full capital budget.Analysis lead for Trade Finance group. Prepared balance sheet reserve analysis, payment forecasting and unsalables trends.

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  Favorite Brands

  • Senior Finance Analyst

    • Aug 1999 - Jan 2000

    Corporate Finance position tracking capital spending.

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  Morton International

  • Senior Project Engineer

    • Jun 1991 - Aug 1999

    Progressed from new grad hire to senior engineer specializing in managing capital projects from design through start-up and production.Key Accomplishments:•Coordinated $7.2 million design/build plant expansion in Singapore utilizing local plant resources and Global Engineering design firm•Negotiated cultural and language barriers to complete projects in the United States, Europe, and Asia