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Cal Watry

Big Bend,WI

Summary

Financial analyst with experience across multiple areas of finance. Known for a continuous improvement mindset, consistently identifying opportunities to enhance processes and support cross-functional teams. Skilled in performance analysis, data driven decision making, and systems such as Excel & SAP.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Operations Analyst

Kerry Group
Sturtevant, WI
07.2024 - Current
  • Reported directly to the plant controller, providing financial insights and support for operational decision making.
  • Analyzed key plant performance metrics such as plant costs, production efficiency, and inventory management.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop reports and forecasts, providing leadership with clear insights to align operations with financial goals.

Finance Graduate

Kerry Ingredients
Beloit, WI
06.2022 - 07.2024

Operations Finance – FP&A

  • Led out monthly distribution of North America KPI Scorecard, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to numerous stakeholders across the business.

Supply Chain Finance

  • Significantly minimized expired and at-risk inventory by partnering cross functionally with supply chain team.
  • Supported the Power BI Stock Write-Off Tool overseeing data accuracy, tool optimization, and user requests.
  • Distributed North America monthly Cycle Count reports to Plant Leadership teams.

Pricing & Margin Management

  • Collaborated with sales in the submission of customer quotes via Salesforce.
  • Formulated and executed costing & pricing strategies for orders, maintaining alignment with target profit margins.

Tax

  • Assisted in filing of tax returns.

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
06-2022

MBA - Data Analytics

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Whitewater, WI

Skills

  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Introductory Power BI Experience
  • Advanced Excel
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Financial Operations Analyst

Kerry Group
07.2024 - Current

Finance Graduate

Kerry Ingredients
06.2022 - 07.2024

BBA - Finance

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

MBA - Data Analytics

University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Cal Watry