Guillermo Villa
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman, excelling in cost management and strategic planning. Expert in cross-functional collaboration and financial analysis, driving operational excellence and achieving key business objectives. Passionate about coaching teams to enhance performance and deliver impactful results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Cost Management
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
05.2017 - Current
- Lead a team of Program Cost Analysts that provides analysis to business managers so they can achieve their cash, margin, awards, and sales objectives.
- Streamline daily operations for alignment with financial and non-financial targets.
- Manage financial analysis such as EAC forecast, booking rate analysis, risk and opportunities reviews, and profitability improvement initiatives (PIIs).
- Implement strategies that advance financial performance through cross-functional cooperation.
- Oversee the execution of key initiatives by engaging various departmental teams.
- Managed cross-functional teams responsible for successful completion of projects and programs according to scope, timeline, budget constraints and quality requirements.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Drove high performance by developing team members.
Business Manager, Acting
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Spearheaded development of AOP/LRSP for 2024.
- Influenced key stakeholders to achieve monthly and quarterly targets.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting detailed financial business analysis to leaders.
- Communicated financial program progress to senior executives.
- Collaborated and built trust within organization and with customers, meeting or exceeding expectations.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to achieve company objectives.
- Provided oversight for the NCTA and capital investments.
- Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion and operational excellence.
Sr. Principal Cost and Schedule Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
05.2008 - 05.2017
- Evaluate program status utilizing various earned value management performance indicators and variance analysis tools to ensure the program is on target in order to earn the maximum fee possible, and ensure the customer receives on-time delivery of the required reports per the contract.
Manager, Financial Analysis
Countrywide Financial
Calabasas, CA
04.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed P&L for a portfolio of held-for-investment loans.
- Contributed to the preparation of 10K and 10Q reports.
Education
MBA - Fianance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Palmdale, CA08-2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA06-1999
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Operational excellence
- Cost management
- Financial analysis
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Employee coaching and mentoring
TECHNICAL SKILLS.
- Microsoft Office: Excel, Project Word, PowerPoint, COBRA, SAP
Timeline
Business Manager, Acting
Northrop Grumman
11.2022 - 05.2023
Manager, Cost Management
Northrop Grumman
05.2017 - Current
Sr. Principal Cost and Schedule Analyst
Northrop Grumman
05.2008 - 05.2017
Manager, Financial Analysis
Countrywide Financial
04.2004 - 05.2008
MBA - Fianance
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Finance
California State University, Northridge
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