Ali Rizvi
Sterling Heights,MI
Summary
Dynamic, Innovative, and versatile professional with over ten years of finance and accounting experience, leveraging excellent communication skills to generate insights and recommendations that directly affect corporate decision making, process improvement, and profitability, while driving a culture of continuous learning. Ability to solve complex problems analytically through a collaborative and solution-oriented approach spanning organizational functions and departments in an effort to develop and implement actionable, long-term solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Risk Advisor
Deloitte
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed and mentored a high-performing team of consultants, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and innovation, while providing guidance and development opportunities to team members
- Created a Complexity Reduction Cost Model that generates potential savings to leverage during supplier negotiations
- Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Cost Accounting Approach for each Business Unit, offering strategic recommendations for harmonizing processes across the organization, leveraging industry-leading practices
- Utilized Accounting GAAP knowledge to assess the Working Capital of the Business and provide an analysis on the various metrics such as DIO, DSO, and DPO
- Performed market outreach in support of diverse M&A transactions and delivered comprehensive analyses to assist Client Controllers in their evaluations
- Established and executed a risk-focused audit methodology aimed at recognizing and mitigating potential financial and operational vulnerabilities
Finance Controller - Pricing and IRF Components
Stellantis
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed month-end close duties including analyzing operational metrics, providing and interpreting monthly financial statements/business drivers, reclassifying expenses as necessary, and collaborating with the FP&A and GL Team
- Responsible for the development of pricing strategies for new programs and the continuous update and maintenance of pricing for existing programs
- Developed Business Plan and monthly forecast as well as month end financial reporting for FP&A and Operating teams
- Managed the coordination of reimbursements to affiliates for shortages, scrap, and returns
- Generated and assessed cash flow statements to enhance working capital management
Global Supply Chain Finance Controller
Stellantis
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Consolidated 6 different regions (North America, Europe, China, India & Asia Pacific, Middle East, & South America) forecasts, budgets, and business plans and presented to senior leaders to show each regions performance
- Created and managed monthly financial presentations for regional updates, enabling Supply Chain teams to assess and report on financial performance
- Saved over 300 hours annually through continuous enhancements towards Process Improvements
- Engaged in discussions with Regional Leaders to address YOY and sequential variances, conducting monthly, quarterly, and YTD metric analyses
- Conducted periodic training sessions on new methods and processes regarding performance metrics
Supplier Risk & Capacity Management Controller
Stellantis
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Consolidated 6 different regions (North America, Europe, China, India & Asia Pacific, Middle East, & South America) forecasts, budgets, and business plans and presented to senior leaders to show each regions performance
- Created and managed monthly financial presentations for regional updates, enabling Supply Chain teams to assess and report on financial performance
- Saved over 300 hours annually through continuous enhancements towards Process Improvements
- Engaged in discussions with Regional Leaders to address YOY and sequential variances, conducting monthly, quarterly, and YTD metric analyses
- Conducted periodic training sessions on new methods and processes regarding performance metrics
Financial Analyst - Material Performance
General Motors
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided actual Gross Material Performance tracking for all released part numbers using the GPS-based Contract Savings System (250,000+ Contracts)
- Reviewed weekly Variance Analysis identifying impacts by Supplier and SMT/CT broken out by Supplier Performance and Base Material
- Discussed directly with Buyers regarding Variance Analysis accumulated for YoY and sequential Monthly, Quarterly, and YTD tracking
- Monitored Gross Material Performance Actual vs. Budget and Forecast through monthly financial close process
Accountant
Detroit Land Bank Authority
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Generated progress reports to track outstanding invoices awaiting approval from multiple departments while also maintaining accuracy in financial transactions across various levels of the Hardest-Hit-Fund (HHF)
AP Accountant - Seating & Holdings GAP Leader
Faurecia USA Holdings
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with Plant Controllers to resolve over 30% of consolidated Intercompany P&L accounts and conducted comprehensive reconciliations of plant-specific Balance Sheets and P&Ls, offering in-depth analyses and actionable proposals to address accounting discrepancies
- Prepared month-end accrual files for Plant Controllers showing list of external and intercompany invoices outstanding to accrue
- Partnered with GL Accountants to extract Working Capital and Turnover reports via Oracle Hyperion, ensuring the month-end balance reconciliation of US Legal entities with our Partners
- Managed the preparation and posting of Journal Entries for Intracompany vendors to ensure month-end closure and effectively resolved any associated issues in the subsequent month
- Conducted detailed analysis of intercompany Turnover Accounts in partnership with Plant Controllers, delivering presentations to ensure accurate reporting in compliance with FCP requirements.
Cash and Intercompany Analyst
Faurecia USA Holdings
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Analyzed and resolved more than 45% of intercompany balances with other company affiliates and coordinated wire payments and settlements by researching and resolving Working Capital and P&L variances between various plants located globally.
Treasury and AP Cash Analyst
Faurecia
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Resolved more than 30% of payment delays on a monthly basis by establishing and maintaining accurate vendor records and banking documentation, allowing for more vendors to be paid electronically.
Junior Buyer
Chrysler Group LLC
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Determined purchasing needs by analyzing quotes and bids for suitability, cost, and product availability while managing data and creating requisitions in SAP to ensure validity and accuracy of information.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04.2017
Bachelors Degree - Finance
Oakland University
Rochester, MI04.2013
Timeline
Senior Finance Risk Advisor
Deloitte
05.2022 - 10.2023
Finance Controller - Pricing and IRF Components
Stellantis
01.2022 - 05.2022
Global Supply Chain Finance Controller
Stellantis
01.2020 - 12.2021
Supplier Risk & Capacity Management Controller
Stellantis
05.2019 - 12.2019
Financial Analyst - Material Performance
General Motors
02.2018 - 05.2019
Accountant
Detroit Land Bank Authority
10.2017 - 02.2018
AP Accountant - Seating & Holdings GAP Leader
Faurecia USA Holdings
02.2016 - 12.2016
Cash and Intercompany Analyst
Faurecia USA Holdings
11.2014 - 02.2016
Treasury and AP Cash Analyst
Faurecia
05.2014 - 11.2014
Junior Buyer
Chrysler Group LLC
01.2014 - 04.2014
MBA - Accounting
Oakland University
Bachelors Degree - Finance
Oakland University