Experience

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  Stago

  • France
  • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Commercial Finance Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Present

    • Lead 4 Contract Financial Analysts and primary responsible for finance support for all commercial topics - including proposal and contract review, contract set up, compliance monitoring, business reviews, contract renewals and buyout.• Supported sales team and participates in customer contract discussions to identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks.• Responsible for financial analysis and performance related to all commercial topics – including mix analysis (channel, customer groups, product groups), pricing structure, volume analysis, profitability and margin contribution.• Developed financial models and performs complex analysis including scenarios, rate of return, discounted cash flow and working capital analysis. Provide decision support to management.• Reviewed and made recommendations regarding company policies and guidelines related to pricing and commercial programs. Establishes and implements policies, procedures and commercial programs.• Prepared budget and forecasting of all commercial sales topics - instruments sales, reagents andconsumables, service and spare parts.• Lead overall coordination, preparation and completion of budget and forecasts.• Worked closely with Sales, Marketing and Service teams to provide insightful and value added input and drive performance to reach business targets and profitability.

  • Financial Planning Analyst

    • Oct 2012 - Dec 2015

    • Supported management in development of budgets, forecasts for all All Ameraicas Division (AAD), including headcount, OPEX, cost analysis, margin analysis and other corporate financial requirements. Established databases of pertinent information for use in budgets and analyzing future plans and forecasts.• Performed analysis of financial results to determine accuracy, completeness and consistency of information. Analyzed financial information to determine present and future financial performance.• Performed financial analysis related to revenue – including mix analysis (channel, customer groups, product groups), pricing structure, volume analysis, profitability and margin contribution. • Performed review and monitoring to ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines related to pricing.• Performed analysis related to cost, expenses, working capital, expense performance comparisons, as well as headcount analysis. Identified trends and recommends improvements accordingly.• Prepared overall AAD reports and analysis. Evaluated complex profit plans, operating records, and financial statements. • Developed financial models and performs complex analysis including scenarios, rate of return, discounted cash flow and working capital analysis. Provided decision support to management.• Prepared studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, cash flow projections, and business forecasts.• Conducted special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.

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  Tcoag

  • Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

  • Commercial Controller

    • Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

    • Supported Executive Vice President in making strategic decisions in improving revenues and reducing expenses.• Managed financial processes including general accounting, treasury, account payable, disbursements, accounts receivable, collection and cash applications, inventory controls and tax.• Managed accounting close and reporting processes, including month end close and management reporting, to ensure that financial reports are prepared and submitted in an accurate and timely manner. (including parent company Diagnostica Stago and Stago Canada) • Reported financial statements, net contribution and margin analysis, sales, reports, performance metrics, management dashboard. (including parent company Diagnostica Stago and Stago Canada)• Reviewed complex accounting entries including, deferred revenues, acquisition and amortization.• Reviewed Instrument Proposals and Contracts to ensure that the transactions are profitable and are properly booked.• Liaised with external audit.

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  Shell

  • Senior Accounting Manager

    • Aug 2007 - Apr 2010

    • Managed General Accounting and Reporting processes such as Global Manage Close, US Payroll Accounting, General Accounting and Reporting for Shell IT and Exploration & Production consolidated companies consisting of approx. 70 staff, incl. 7 direct reports.• Ensured continued staff motivation & development by constant communication with the staff through weekly Team meetings and monthly Department meetings. Each team’s required skills are matched with requirements and gaps are covered through additional trainings in coordination with HR.• Ensured high Operational Excellence through achieving targeted Key performance Indicators/Global Metrics such as Days closing of books, Companies delayed in Report submission, Accounts analyzed incorrect and No. of Manual Journal Entries.• Ensured effective SOX Controls by managing a team to conduct compliance testing semi-annually.• Ensured that accounting manuals and business continuity plan are updated by conducting quarterly spot checks when necessary.• Reviewed Account Analysis and comments sent to the Shell Finance heads.• Reporting the monthly Global Metrics, reasons for failures and plan forward, including potential Continuous Improvement Projects.• Assisted the department’s Operations Manager in making department policies as well as implementing company policies.

  • Controls and Compliance Manager

    • Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

    • Ensured that all controls in accounting processes being migrated to Manila were design effective prior to transfer as well as control process was effectively trained to the staff.• Conducted controls review partly in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and recommended process improvements to ensure design and operational effectivity of processes.• Implemented and maintained the first Controls and Compliance Incident Reporting Tool for action monitoring and knowledge sharing.• Ensured that the Process and Senior Team Managers comply with the Business Assurance Statements prior to sign off on the Business Assurance Letter (similar to Management’s Statement of Responsibility).• Managed schedules of Internal or External audits and assisted auditors on their requirements.• Cascaded controls-related guidelines and policies from HQ to the different accounting departments.• Headed the successful implementation of SAP (Version 4.3 to 4.6) upgrade project.

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  Siemens

  • Financial Controller

    • May 2001 - May 2005

    • Managed the Accounting, Planning & Reporting and Treasury departments (with approx. 16 staff, incl. 3 direct reports) in their operational tasks.• Ensured timely and accurate actual/plan analysis and preparation of financial reports provided to management for business assessment as well as decision making.• Assisted the CFO in the analysis of business performance through the preparation of “Scorecards” (Key Performance Indicators such as Orders Received, Revenues, NIBT, AR turnover and AP turnover).• Reviewed and approved financial policies, procedures and systems in accordance with Corporate and US GAAP Guidelines in order to ensure proper control and that the company’s objectives are met.• Liaised with External Auditors to ensure timely and accurate presentation of the company’s financial statement.• Evaluated and recommended strategies to optimize fund utilization through cash forecasting, short term investments and credit line management. Reduced foreign exchange exposure though hedging and forward contracts. Managed bank relationships.• Ensured that adequate process is installed to gather necessary data in accomplishing Tax Reports, which fully complies with tax reporting requirements set in accordance with the law.• Headed the successful implementation of SAP R/3 (Version 3.0 to 3.2) upgrade project.

  • Regional Officer

    • Jan 1999 - Apr 2001

    • Reviewed the quality of Reporting Packages sent by Siemens consolidated companies in Hong Kong (also China and Thailand in assisting capacity). • Managed and replied to queries pertaining to Financial Reporting Guidelines (for Asia). • Assisted in the preparation of Management Reports for all Siemens consolidated companies.• Completed a special project of Benchmarking Siemens affiliates using financial ratios to guide regional officers on their financial analysis. • Rolled out changes in the Financial Reporting System through classroom training (approx. 30 per class) to various Siemens companies in China and Malaysia.

  • Planning and Reporting Manager

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 1998

    • Managed the reporting process (with 1 staff) by setting internal closing and reporting schedule for monthly actuals and annual budget and its revisions.• Reviewed both Internal Management Reports and Hyperion Financial Reporting packages sent to Siemens AG (Germany).• Coordinated with Business Units in analyzing financial data for Variance Analysis submitted to Siemens AG• Assisted Business Unit Heads and Executive Management in the analysis of allocated costs.

  • Planning and Reporting Specialist

    • May 1997 - Dec 1997

    • Implemented and maintained the first internal cost allocation set-up of the Controlling module in the company’s first SAP Implementation.• Coordinated with different Business Unit Finance Heads for the preparation of budget figures uploaded to SAP.• Prepared monthly Internal Reports in SAP for Executive Management.• Prepared monthly Hyperion reporting packages sent to Siemens AG• Assisted the Business Units in their Variance Analysis Report to Executive Management.

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  AMMIC Corporation

  • Financial Systems Analyst

    • May 1996 - May 1997

    • Served as consultant for the financial accounting system (AMMIC) being developed.• Managed the Controllership and Administrative function which includes financial statement preparation, financial budget preparation and tax compliance (Withholding and Income Taxes).

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  SGV & Co.

  • External Auditor

    • Nov 1991 - May 1994

    • Planned, performed and managed financial audits of companies mostly engaged in the manufacturing, service and nonprofit sectors, including preparation of audit reports and client financial reports for filing with regulatory bodies such as Internal Revenue and SEC. • Conducted review of internal controls and business processes for large clients.• Supervised and managed small audit teams of not more than 5 staff auditors.• Maintained excellent client relationships.