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Douglas Williams

Mooresville,IN

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

Senior Financial AnalystDirector of Financial PlanningFinancial Planning and Analysis ManagerFinancial Planning and Analysis Director

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$140000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home option

Summary

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Leader with over 20 years of experience driving forecasting, budgeting, and enterprise performance across multiple industries. Known for building scalable financial models, automating planning processes, and partnering with executives to translate financial data into actionable strategies. I thrive on aligning financial planning with business execution—turning analytics into strategic clarity.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Breakthru Beverage
Cicero, IL
11.2019 - Current
  • Analyzed data and developed robust financial models to support effective strategic planning initiatives.
  • Interpreted financial performance metrics to detect trends and guide data-driven recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, improving turnaround time for month-end close activities.
  • Presented financial reports and insights to executive leadership, facilitating informed business decisions.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models to support decision-making and drive business growth.
  • Supported executive decision-making by presenting insightful recommendations based on rigorous data-driven analyses.
  • Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance department.
  • Performed ad-hoc financial analyses to answer critical business questions and inform strategic decisions.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
  • Designed user-friendly dashboards that provided key performance indicators for executive leadership visibility.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for improved financial forecasting and strategic planning.
  • Educated non-finance personnel on budgeting principles, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility throughout the organization.
  • Administered Oracle EPM platform to optimize system performance and streamline planning and automation processes.
  • Implemented advanced analytical tools, enhancing financial analysis capabilities across departments.

Senior Financial Analyst

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, IN
05.2014 - 11.2019
  • Analyzed financial data to support budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Developed comprehensive financial models to assess business performance and inform strategic decisions.
  • Led initiatives for process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing turnaround times.
  • Presented financial insights to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making at the executive level.
  • Conducted variance analyses to monitor budget adherence and provide actionable recommendations for corrective measures.
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
  • Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
  • Played a pivotal role in annual budget planning, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically.
  • Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
  • Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Supported capital investment analysis and ROI modeling for major IT and infrastructure initiatives.
  • Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to improve budgeting accuracy and forecast reliability.

Corporate Financial Analyst

Wood-Mizer
Indianapolis, IN
06.2013 - 04.2014
  • Produce monthly consolidated financial statements for global operations.
  • Developed a process using Microsoft Access to produce the monthly consolidated financial statements in half the time. This process also allowed for a more accurate analysis of actual vs budget and actual vs prior year results.
  • Served as controller for 2 non-operating business units.
  • Conducted year end audit reviews for various international locations.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by implementing automated reporting tools and streamlined processes.
  • Conducted financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

Business Analyst Manager

Sensient Technologies
Indianapolis, IN
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Developed a multi-dimensional financial data warehouse utilizing Microsoft Access and Cognos TM1 to reduce turnaround time on corporate requests by 90%. The data warehouse included a full Gross Profit bridge and Revenue bridge at invoice level detail.
  • Managed a team of analysts, fostering collaboration and promoting professional growth.
  • Harmonized data from 5 independent ERP systems to allow quicker and more conclusive analysis of key performance data.
  • Implemented a regulatory software program to streamline reporting requirements for both US and the European Union. This software reduced the time needed to create regulatory reports by 60%.
  • Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.

Financial Analyst

Sensient Technologies
Indianapolis, IN
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Analyzed monthly financial performance, providing insights for budget forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collect, analyze and summarize results of company operations to prepare period reports.
  • Prepare periodic performance analysis comparing current year to prior years and current year to budget.
  • Developed method to properly identify the effects of pricing and raw material changes along with volume/mix on the year over year gross profit bridge.
  • Provide manufacturing cost analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
08-1998

Skills

  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Strategic Finance
  • Financial Modeling
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Executive Presentations
  • Process Automation
  • Variance Analysis
  • Working Capital Management and Capital Budgeting

Technical Skills

  • Oracle EPM
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Excel, Access & Powerpoint
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • SQL

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Breakthru Beverage
11.2019 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

Indiana University Health
05.2014 - 11.2019

Corporate Financial Analyst

Wood-Mizer
06.2013 - 04.2014

Business Analyst Manager

Sensient Technologies
01.2011 - 06.2013

Financial Analyst

Sensient Technologies
01.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science -

University of Indianapolis

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