Elda Gonzalez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Accomplished Sr. Financial Manager with a proven track record at Johnson & Johnson, adept at driving cost control and financial reporting enhancements. Leveraged expertise in SAP and exceptional team-building leadership to enhance processes, significantly improving efficiency and compliance. Demonstrates critical thinking and a detail-oriented approach, ensuring robust audit management and risk mitigation strategies. Profit-focused Financial Manager with expertise in cost reduction and budgeting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Financial Manager/ Plant Controller
Johnson & Johnson, Medical Devices
01.2020 - Current
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying opportunities for expense reduction across various departments.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments by staying current on industry standards and legislative changes impacting company finances.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful execution of business initiatives and optimization of financial performance.
- Championed change management initiatives within the finance department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Reduced financial risk by conducting thorough audits and implementing robust internal controls.
- Led the implementation of new S4 ERP system to modernize internal processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Developed budget financial plans aligned with organizational goals, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability.
- Provided insightful recommendations on potential investment opportunities, supporting informed business decisions.
- Mentored staff members to elevate their skills and understanding of complex financial concepts.
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Controlled a budget of 2 franchises with over $100 MM of annual budget.
- Developed multiple annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
- Managed high volumes of financial activity in fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.
- Managed team of 11 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Ensured accurate allocation of overhead costs by regularly reviewing cost center structures.
- Increased operational visibility with the development of comprehensive financial reports and analyses.
- Handled ad-hoc requests from corporate finance, providing detailed insights into plant performance and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with plant leadership team on capital expenditure projects and value stream line groups to enhance facility capabilities and improve overall performance and profitability of 2 Medtech Franchises
- Monitored manufacturing variances, identified root causes of discrepancies, and implemented corrective action plans for resolution.
Lead Financial Analyst/ Assistant Plant Controller
Johnson & Johnson, Medical Devices WCH
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Manage overall spending and accounting for strategic site projects; responsible for the planning of its budgets and forecasts, as well as their EAC reviews, ranging from $500k to $5.0 MM in spend.
- Responsible for the planning, forecast and metrics evaluations of the admin¸ selling and R&D budgets for the non-recurring expense Ledgers.
- Perform month end closing activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial integrity and control.
- Maintain the standard cost system and assure its accuracy.
- Review routers and BOMs for accuracy and adherence to employer Financial Policy. Update standard costs according to Financial Policy.
- Maintain the fixed asset register its transactions and track spending on Capital Appropriation Requests.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly reports, presentations and ad-hoc financial analysis to support the business with a focus on the internal and the external customer.
- Review Excess and Obsolete Inventory quarterly and assure adequacy of allowance reserves in accordance to policy.
- Conduct Annual Physical Inventory according to company's Policy. Assure accuracy of results by establishing and maintaining proper inventory controls.
- Lead standard cost roll and year-end LIFO reporting and preparing year end reports required by WHQ
- Supported internal audits by providing timely responses to information requests and facilitating collaboration between departments.
- Implemented robust financial controls that improved accuracy of reported results while minimizing manual errors in data entry or reconciliation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets and monitor spending, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Submitted all financial transactions, transmissions and reporting on timely and accurate basis.
- Assisted in the preparation of timely monthly financial statements to inform site leadership on-making processes effectively.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, leading to significant cost reductions.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to improve communication between finance and operations departments.
- Monitored manufacturing variances, identified root causes of discrepancies, and implemented corrective action plans for resolution.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and minimize carrying costs.
- Analyzed product costing data to identify areas for potential savings and increased profitability.
- Oversaw inventory control positions by effectively following cycle counting policies and quickly identifying inventory discrepancies.
- Ensured accurate allocation of overhead costs by regularly reviewing cost center structures.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
Lead Financial Analyst/ Sr. Cost Analyst
Eaton Corporation
01.2011 - 05.2014
- Manage overall spending and accounting for multiple R&D projects; responsible for the planning of its budgets and forecasts, as well as their EAC reviews.
- Responsible for the planning, forecast and metrics evaluations of the admin¸ selling and R&D budgets for the non-recurring expense Ledgers.
- Perform month end closing activities including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring financial integrity and control.
- Maintain the standard cost system and assure its accuracy.
- Review routers and BOMs for accuracy and adherence to employer Financial Policy. Update standard costs according to Financial Policy.
- Maintain the fixed asset register its transactions and track spending on Capital Appropriation Requests.
- Perform SOX related activities related to document requirements and assessment completion.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly reports, presentations and ad-hoc financial analysis to support the business with a focus on the internal and the external customer.
- Assist Controller with monthly forecast and annual Profit Plan.
- Review Excess and Obsolete Inventory quarterly and assure adequacy of allowance reserves in accordance to policy.
- Conduct Annual Physical Inventory according to company's Policy. Assure accuracy of results by establishing and maintaining proper inventory controls.
- Lead standard cost roll and year-end LIFO reporting and preparing year end reports required by WHQ.
Financial Leadership Development Participant
Eaton Corporation
07.2008 - 01.2011
- Performed SOX Audits and provided feedback and recommendations for businesses worldwide.
- Completed Balance Sheet Review Validations.
- Acted as the Finance Lead for a period of eight months for a business Unit in Mexico.
- Responsible for the monthly financial reporting, analysis, review and presentation of one of the business units' results.
- Managed a business unit's monthly budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Profit Plan.
- Supported the Finance team with the reporting and monitoring of Inventory, PPV, Scrap, MUV, Manufacturing expenses, and Intercompany balances of all the business units.
- Supported Division Financial Analyst with month-end closing procedures such as variance analysis, recording of journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, forecasting and budgeting activities.
- Assisted in the financial analysis and reporting of the six ledgers under the division.
- Worked with the Division Financial Projects Manager to develop the Material, Engineering, and G & A Rates for the Division.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2008
Skills
- Cash Flow Management
- Audit management
- Cost Control
- Internal Controls
- Highly detail-oriented
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Compliant Budgeting and financial management
- Performance Management Improvement
- Asset Management
- Risk Mitigation
- GAAP understanding
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Team Building Leadership
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification (In Progress)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Financial Manager/ Plant Controller
Johnson & Johnson, Medical Devices
01.2020 - Current
Lead Financial Analyst/ Assistant Plant Controller
Johnson & Johnson, Medical Devices WCH
05.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Financial Analyst/ Sr. Cost Analyst
Eaton Corporation
01.2011 - 05.2014
Financial Leadership Development Participant
Eaton Corporation
07.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
DePaul University
- CM - Certified Manager Certification (In Progress)
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