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MBA and Corporate FP&A leader with a proven track record of achieving strategic initiatives and financial objectives in midsize and large companies, primarily within the manufacturing sector. Strong team leadership ability and dedicated to continuous professional development. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to organizational success as a trusted leader. Known amongst peers as a collaborative business partner with strong technical skills and broad business knowledge across multiple functions (Finance/Accounting, IT, Product Development, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Procurement.). Seeking value-added leadership roles with reputable companies in the St. Louis area who are serious about growth.

Career Highlight 1: Successfully implemented a big bang ERP cutover across two manufacturing sites (in different countries), a warehouse and the corporate office on schedule and within budget.

Career Highlight 2: Successfully delivered millions of dollars in cost reductions aligning internal functions (engineering, operations, procurement) around a common goal, unblocking blockers and ensuring all parties had a voice. I also worked customer transition plans.

Career Highlight 3: Successfully managed a reduction in force. Working with executive leadership in staff reductions, building a model to quantify savings and consider restructuring costs. This needed reduction generated $5M annual cost savings.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I lead and build teams that perform towards meeting the goals and objectives of the function but also find opportunities to improve processes and reduce non value added work. I am a relational person and pride myself with my ability to bring people together for a common purpose.

Strengths: Highly collaborative, Broad business knowledge across multiple functions including, Finance/Accounting, IT, Product Development, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Procurement.

Hobbies & Personal Interests: Cheering on children at sports events. Avid skier, wanna be runner, foodie (Cooking and dining out)

Education: MA Accountancy, MBA

Industry Experience: Aerospace & Defense, Food Production, Industrials, Logistics & Transport, Manufacturing

Company Fit: Experience from $500M subsidiary to $50+ Billion multinational

Management Experience: 7 years of management experience ranging from 3 to 8 people.

Software Experience: ERP: Oracle EBS 12.1.3; Dynamics AX; Fourth Shift, PeoplesoftPerformance Management Software: IBM Planning Analytics / TM1; Planful; Hyperion Financial Management

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote