Personable and analytical professional with a keen eye for financial strategy and optimization. Deep understanding of financial reporting and budget management, coupled with advanced proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting. Committed to driving fiscal responsibility and sustainable growth in any organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance
Eat Clean BRO, LLC
11.2022 - 05.2024
Spearheaded financial strategy, advised on capital expenditures, and managed multiple functions, driving efficiency and revenue growth in leadership role
Revamped organizational structure, created value-add roles, and implemented KPIs, resulting in cost savings and improved processes
Liaised with external consultants, managed cross-functional teams, and supported website rebuild, enhancing overall company operations
Prepared scenario analysis for advisory board and potential investors, contributing to strategic decision-making and business expansion
Improved internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard company assets and minimize potential losses.
Optimized cash flow management through diligent monitoring of receivables, payables, and investment activities.
Successfully managed multiple, concurrent projects by prioritizing tasks and allocating resources efficiently.
Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A
Bazooka / Topps
08.2021 - 10.2022
Drove strategic financial planning, consolidating budget, forecasts and long-term plans to support informed decision-making at board level
Optimized Hyperion system, reducing manual tasks and increasing efficiency
Facilitated transition of corporate finance duties post-sale of the Topps Company, ensuring smooth transition by creating comprehensive documentation and leading training sessions
Implemented new shared cost invoicing process, improving transparency and accountability across business units
Mentored and managed senior financial analyst, fostering professional growth while ensuring high-quality deliverables for corporate leadership
Senior FP&A Manager
Fragomen Immigration Services
04.2019 - 08.2021
Provided strategic support to law practice leadership, improving profitability through data-driven recommendations
Presented comprehensive budgets and forecasts to C-suite executives, driving informed decision-making at the highest organizational levels
Analyzed $50M+ annual revenue at a case-type level, creating precise budgets and forecasts
Consolidated practice budgets and forecasts, prepared firmwide P&L and corresponding analysis for presentation to CFO, Finance Committee, Executive Committee, and partners of the firm
Partnered with HR to optimize bonus pools and staffing requests, balancing cost-effectiveness with practice needs across the firm
Developed client fee increase proposals with pricing team, leading to revenue growth across multiple accounts
Spearheaded Prophix financial system implementation, from planning to advanced user support, enhancing firmwide financial processes
Worked with marketing/business development teams to exchange data and analysis to target new business for practices and provide executives updates on firmwide client wins and losses
Manager - Financial Planning and Strategic Analysis
HBO
11.2016 - 04.2019
Spearheaded consolidated budget analysis and long-term planning, delivering comprehensive summaries with variance insights for C-Suite and AT&T corporate
Pioneered a 10-year programming model and deck, providing long-term strategic insights for decision-making
Fostered cross-departmental synergy through strategic meetings and user-friendly templates, ensuring cohesive strategy
Revolutionized staff budgeting by creating a model for complex tech positions, addressing high attrition rates and intricate pay structures
Mentored and managed two staff members, enhancing team productivity through strategic task allocation and efficient calendar management
Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis
News Corp
04.2013 - 11.2016
Consolidated divisional data for budgets and forecasts, delivering insightful presentations to senior management for informed decision-making
Spearheaded implementation of financial systems during company split, creating efficient models and processes
Developed comprehensive templates for global business units, streamlining data submission processes
Led executive long-term incentive plan expense calculations, adjusting for extraordinary items
Engineered robust financial models during company split, ensuring accurate carve-out statements for management reporting and public filings
Managed a team of direct reports and supervised project teams
Ad-hoc analysis - weekly flash reporting, share buy-back tracking, preparation of training documents
Senior Financial Analyst
News Corp / FOX
08.2010 - 04.2013
Analyzed divisional cash flows from 40+ entities, preparing MD&A for external reporting and providing critical insights to senior management
Streamlined weekly cash flow reporting process, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of financial forecasts for CFO and leadership team