Joseph Burgess
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Proactive [Job Title] with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager - Procurement
Nestle Purina PetCare
10.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst - Procurement
Nestle Purina PetCare
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with financial advisors to develop long-term investment strategies.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Collaborated to develop and maintain targeted profit plans to sustain growth.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
Financial Analyst - Procurement
Nestle Purina PetCare
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Support Procurement and Contract Manufacturing teams by managing department budgets, pricing analysis, AP, etc
- Oversee Make vs Buy assessments to evaluate financial and strategic aspects and determine the best manufacturing or sourcing solution.
Internal Auditor/Team Leader
Nestlé
07.2013 - 02.2018
- Planned and executed 28+ operational audits and projects to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls of Nestlé facilities across North America, including factories, distribution centers, business units, and functional processes
- Supervise teams of audit staff, leveraging their strengths to achieve best-in-class audit results and client experiences.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO12.2009
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- SAP (Data retrieval, etc)
- IDEA Analysis Software
- Forecasting/Budgeting
- Audit Planning and Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Customer Service
- Prioritization of tasks
- Presentation/Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Innovation Projects
- People Agility - Confident and poised in interactions with individuals of diverse backgrounds and functions
- Team Player - Able to work well with little or no supervision, as a leader or member of a team
- Learning Agility - A quick study and welcome to any challenges associated with learning new skills or critical thinking
- Highly trustworthy, ethical, and committed to superior customer service
- Ability to stay calm in stressful situations and meet deadlines
Certification
- CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management
Timeline
Finance Manager - Procurement
Nestle Purina PetCare
10.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst - Procurement
Nestle Purina PetCare
07.2020 - 10.2022
Financial Analyst - Procurement
Nestle Purina PetCare
02.2018 - 07.2020
Internal Auditor/Team Leader
Nestlé
07.2013 - 02.2018
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri - St Louis