ASHLEY SHARROW
PA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Finance Manager – PPG Automotive Refinish
PPG INDUSTRIES
05.2023 - Current
- Support the Global Finance Director and the Global SVP with the development of the annual Business Strategy Review (BSR) as well as the annual Profit Plan for PPG’s Automotive Refinish business unit
- This includes the development of global 3-5 year financial forecasts and presentation materials, which the SVP presents to PPG’s executive committee
- Lead monthly business review process including compilation of monthly results and explanations of performance against forecasts
- Present results to business unit and corporate leadership including the SVP of the business unit, the VP of finance, and the Corporate Controller
- Lead the development of ongoing forecasts including the next month, quarter, and future quarters
- Developed the business unit’s first dashboard for the leadership team to track all business unit KPIs and strategic objectives in one consolidated report
- Perform ad hoc analysis relevant for understanding business performance and trends, new acquisition targets and large capital investments
- Manage one global business analyst
Finance Manager – PPG VersaFlex
PPG INDUSTRIES
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Continue to drive the finance integration of VersaFlex into PPG by supporting the implementation of SAP
- Map VersaFlex ERP chart of accounts to PPG SAP chart of accounts
- Established standard costing rates in line with PPG cost accounting methodology
- Support master data gathering and cleansing
- Lead the transition of the VersaFlex finance organization to PPG’s Global Business Finance Services and Shared Service Departments by end of 2022 – targeting $1MM in annual cost savings
- Lead key business planning processes such as annual profit plan, capital expense plan, Business Strategy reviews, ongoing forecasts and business case development
- Oversee all day-to-day finance and accounting activities at both VersaFlex’s Kansas City and Oklahoma City locations, leading a team of 4 finance professionals
- This was done remotely from Pittsburgh and with frequent travel to both locations
- Collaborate with other business leaders across Kansas and Oklahoma City to successfully integrate the business into PPG
Finance Integration Manager - VersaFlex Acquisition
PPG INDUSTRIES
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Led purchase accounting process in coordination with Corporate Financial Accounting and outside advisors
- Reviewed legal entity structure to develop PPG trial balances, and mapped chart of accounts to PPG accounts
- Reduced the period end closing process from 10 days to 2 days within one quarter of acquisition close date
- Implemented key PPG policies to ensure compliance with US GAAP, including but not limited to approval authority matrix, inventory obsolescence policy, SOD remediation, and inventory policies
- Performed initial self-assessment of compliance gaps and developed a process and cadence to ensure remediation of issues by year-end
- Developed cadence of KPI Tracking and reporting against goals and synergy targets in the ACT
- Served as the key contact point between PPG Finance and VersaFlex Finance
- Worked with VersaFlex business leadership on key integration issues
Manager, Global Credit Initiatives
PPG INDUSTRIES
12.2017 - 02.2021
- Developed and managed Credit Back Office (“CBO”) to support corporate goal of One PPG
- This included overseeing a team of 10 CBO associates
- CBO is a cross business unit team developed to streamline and standardize non-strategic credit activities into one shared service organization
- This reorganization resulted in approximately $400,000 annual savings
- Championed several key global standardization initiatives including Implementation of Global Credit Risk score for all customers in all ERPs
- Global policy for annual credit limit reviews, bad debt reserve, and invoice due date changes
- Implemented global approval authority matrix by risk for credit limits and bad debt write offs
- Liaised with RPA team to automate credit hold releases based on a standard set of rules
- Served as the global accounts receivable analyst reporting monthly and ad hoc results to Global Credit Director, Global business unit directors, Treasurer, and Regional CFO
- Led the development of the annual departmental budget and tracking of actuals versus budget
Internal Audit Supervisor & Global SOX Specialist
PPG INDUSTRIES
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Responsible for the implementation and monitoring efforts of PPG’s compliance to Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) for all domestic and international entities
- Key responsibilities included but not limited to: Development of annual SOX audit plan and supervision of audit plan execution
- Present updates to PPG Disclosure Committee on quarterly SOX progress
- Prepare documentation on audit plan progress for use in Board Audit Committee meetings
Business Analyst – USCA Industrial Coatings
PPG INDUSTRIES
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Analyzed and reported on monthly and quarterly business results to executive leadership team
- Led the development of the annual budget and contributed to the annual Business Strategy Review
- Supported the sales function by providing analysis of customer contracts and incentive programs
- Improved financial reporting for the business unit by properly allocating expenses across the business’ 8 segments and 4 technologies
Senior Auditor
PPG INDUSTRIES
10.2012 - 12.2014
- Performed risk assessments over the various PPG manufacturing locations and corporate departments in advance of general internal audits and Sarbanes Oxley audits
Credit Representative
PPG INDUSTRIES
08.2010 - 10.2012
- Managed a portfolio of customer credit accounts in the AC business unit to drive improved working capital for PPG via percent current and DSO improvement
Education
BA - Economics and Spanish
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
01.2010
Skills
- Audit management
- Working capital management
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship building and management
- Plan budgets
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Professionalism
- Project Management
- Performance Metrics
- Corporate finance
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Global Finance Manager – PPG Automotive Refinish
PPG INDUSTRIES
05.2023 - Current
Finance Manager – PPG VersaFlex
PPG INDUSTRIES
10.2021 - 05.2023
Finance Integration Manager - VersaFlex Acquisition
PPG INDUSTRIES
02.2021 - 10.2021
Manager, Global Credit Initiatives
PPG INDUSTRIES
12.2017 - 02.2021
Internal Audit Supervisor & Global SOX Specialist
PPG INDUSTRIES
12.2015 - 12.2017
Business Analyst – USCA Industrial Coatings
PPG INDUSTRIES
12.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Auditor
PPG INDUSTRIES
10.2012 - 12.2014
Credit Representative
PPG INDUSTRIES
08.2010 - 10.2012
BA - Economics and Spanish
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
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