Kortne Ellis
Buford,GA
Summary
Proactive Finance Manager with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans aligned with KPIs and delivers strategic financial advice.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Finance Manager
United Parcel Service
08.2022 - Current
- Oversight of Global Non-Op financial targets and plans totaling $4B+ across all Functions and Business Units
- Provides weekly forecasting and quarterly Profit Plan reviews to General Services Business Unit CFOs
- Created first Non-Op OT reporting tool to enhance accountability and visibility for ELT to support 2023 initiatives.
- Spearheaded major financial system (OneStream) change for planning and forecasting all of General Services.
Transportation Finance Manager
United Parcel Service
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Planned and forecasted Transportation annualized budget of +$2.9B and reviewed with Region manager and District Managers
- Provided several network analyses for US Domestic, proposing +$28.9M in savings in 2021.
- After district consolidation, served as Transportation Liaison and created standardized reporting, forecasting, and planning for all 18 districts.
- Provided Quarterly guidance to Investor Relations for Quarterly Earnings calls
- Oversight of Profit Plan, Business Plan, and Non-Op Plan for Transportation
- Created models within OneStream to increase planning efficiencies due to smaller bandwidth within Transportation
- Assisted team with weekly wage rate forecast for all 18 districts.
- Partnered ePMO to reduce costs driven by TOFC Detention approved by Region Manager
- Created a standardized cost review deck and reviewed it with both East and West Region Ops managers.
Finance Supervisor
United Parcel Service
04.2014 - 07.2019
- Extensive experience in corporate profit planning and business planning for Transportation
- Responsible for forecasting an annual budget of +$1.8B within 2% accuracy for 2018
- Provides advice and guidance to Transportation Region manager and District Managers senior to assist in decision-making
- Responsible for monthly cost explanations to Domestic F&A and FRP for all Transportation overages
- Assists in setting goals and initiatives for Transportation to ensure a framework of success
- Responsible for Domestic and International Transportation cost results to Staff level
- Created Rev Rec tool to monitor RPP at the District level for the field to monitor cost impacts.
Financial Analyst
United Parcel Service
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Lead Analyst responsible for cost planning of largest network hub within UPS
- Worked cross-functionally with Non-Op, hub, and feeder departments to create attainable and executable business plans
- Assisted with payroll management and proper payroll payments for over 6,500 employees
- Monitored and analyzed Rev Rec results and assisted with corrective action plans to exceed corporate goal.
Education
Executive MBA - Business
University of Georgia
Athens, GA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL05.2011
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Etc)
- Advanced proficiency in Khalix/Longview/OneStream Financial Analytics Application
- Advanced proficiency in Oracle and Hyperion Software
- Advanced proficiency in Payroll Tools applications and QWS-Payroll System
- Budget Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- Junior Achievement Leadership/Mentoring
- United Way Affiliate
Profile Overview
Detail-oriented Financial Manager with extensive hands-on experience in budgeting, cost accounting, planning, reporting, and forecasting. Keen eye for detail and a deep rooted passion for excellence. Highly creative, recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual. Areas of strength include: Strong Analytical/Managerial Skills, Excellent Manager with great Organizational Skills, Great communication & Leadership Skills, Interacts and encourages standards of the highest level of Integrity and Ethics, Thrives in both team and individual Performance settings, Director now ready candidate – Multiple years of strong performer
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time off401k matchWork from home optionCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Functional Finance Manager
United Parcel Service
08.2022 - Current
Transportation Finance Manager
United Parcel Service
07.2019 - 07.2022
Finance Supervisor
United Parcel Service
04.2014 - 07.2019
Financial Analyst
United Parcel Service
07.2011 - 04.2014
Executive MBA - Business
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Chicago State University
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