Andrea K Tiffany

Strategically facilitated ShareFile's spin-off to Progress Software.

• Secured approval from PE investors by establishing ShareFile's unique value proposition.
• Established a comprehensive P&L framework while leveraging the scale of the parent company for matrix functions.
• Developed high-performing key staff to execute separation.
• Partnered with investment bankers, auditors, and potential buyers to manage every phase of the sale.

Enhanced analytics to improve data-driven decision making.

• Directed Citrix product and engineering finance planning, catering to various internal customers across key functions.
• Supported strategic decisions with comprehensive financial analysis for potential M&A deals, partnerships, and product launches.
• Formulated and managed a detailed financial plan addressing product interdependencies during cloud transition.
• Provided mentorship to enhance skillsets of financial analysts.

Oversaw the entire process of mergers and acquisitions, starting from financial analysis to integration.

• Directed financial due diligence to assess potential acquisitions and investments for alignment with organizational strategic goals.
• Directed finance integration for new acquisitions into IBM, enhancing dialogue with acquired executives and IBM leadership. Most notably, Red Hat.
• Directed intercompany reporting for the Red Hat acquisition, managing annual activity of approximately $163M in support of SEC filings.

Developed financial models for evaluating acquisitions and divestitures.

• Managed acquisitions, divestitures, and investments for IBM Business Units and Corporate Headquarters to meet strategic goals.
• Specialized in financial analysis of business proposals, supporting buy-and-sell decisions for companies or their assets.
• Developed detailed acquisition and divestiture business cases with cash flow analysis and payback calculations.
• Participated in various divestiture processes, including a notable transaction with HCL.
• Collaborated on creating a model that streamlined acquisition assessments.

Increased operational efficiency within finance through agile methodologies.

• Optimized finance operations to address evolving business demands, utilizing diagnostics and industry expertise.
• Developed project management strategies for optimized operations.
• Implemented extensive expansion of SaaS dashboard to include a wider array of products and critical metrics.
• Transformed static PowerPoint presentations into dynamic, interactive dashboards.

Oversaw investments, synergies, and control measures for acquired IBM segment.

• Directed Finance operations for IBM's Analytics Cloud Data Services, a post-acquisition unit with $25M revenue.
• Worked with Sales, Development, and General Management to establish key metrics for cloud pricing.
• Resolved business control issues in hiring and purchasing.
• Functioned as Integration CFO for the Compose acquisition, creating 'build vs buy' business cases for the deal committee. Secured full budget approval.
• Oversaw the restructuring of IBM-developed XaaS products.

Oversaw a $3B portfolio and acquired investments.

• Led financial operations for IBM's $3B Databases & Data Warehousing segment to ensure effective portfolio management.
• Oversaw acquisition and divestiture finance, handling due diligence and business case development.
• Authorized financial documentation for new products, updates, and retirements.
• Directed and guided a team of seven senior-level analysts for optimal performance.
• Managed Netezza Appliance, transitioning team from build-to-plan to real-time build-to-fossil model, resulting in significant savings.
• Led team of three to manage finance for Now Factory acquisition in Ireland.
• Streamlined system incorporation of new XaaS module post-Cloudant acquisition.

Managed finance portfolio for $5 billion business and developed innovative dashboard.

• Directed financial strategy and reporting for a $5B product portfolio, with $2B of PTI.
• Handled financial aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, overseeing due diligence and business case development.
• Created an innovative dashboard for General Managers, incorporating traditional and non-traditional metrics to monitor product performance.
• Developed a tool to replace the quarterly chart deck.
• Conducted competitive financial analysis for Oracle's fiscal performance.
• Managed people processes, cultivating growth and responsibility within a high-performing analyst team.

Advanced through roles such as Due Diligence, Integration, Project Management, and Interim Staff.

• Managed compliance with US GAAP during the acquisition integration process.
• Oversaw integration process, working with executives from acquired companies and IBM to ensure seamless transitions.
• Provided expertise in European accounting and finance for acquisitions and mergers.
• Implemented process enhancements and presented strategic updates on integration challenges to senior leadership.
• Watchfire Assistant Controller Assignment, overseeing cash forecasting, account reconciliations, general accounting, and acquisition-related entries.