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Kyle William Koch

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Seasoned finance professional with experience collaborating across functions and organizational levels to accomplish aggressive goals. People-oriented leader with a reputation for building trust and transparency within organizations.

Work History

Global Segment Finance Leader – Home Care, Auto, and Workspace

3M
2023 - 2024
  • Served on the Leadership Team of a $2.5B Global Market Segment, collaborating with Segment President and Vice Presidents to drive strategic initiatives
  • Standardized budgeting, forecasting, new product introduction, capital planning, and reporting processes after merger of three business units
  • Held a leadership role in annual Strategic Planning exercise, developing three-year sales and margin forecasts presented to executive management
  • Directed the annual Operating Planning exercise, setting budgets for global Marketing and R&D organizations
  • Conducted comprehensive analyses and recommendations for new product introductions, including pricing, profitability, and resourcing
  • Performed capital investment analysis for investments >$10M and prioritized capital budgets
  • Presented quarterly performance updates to the global organization on Segment KPIs and market dynamics

Global Division Finance Senior Analyst – Stationery and Office Supplies Division

3M
2017 - 2023
  • Provided financial guidance to Global Marketing and R&D for Scotch™ and Post-it® brands, including portfolio analysis, new product introductions, and value stream design
  • Collaborated with Marketing Communications leaders on strategy and execution across various functions including Advertising and Merchandising and Market Research
  • Analyzed capital investments to support growth and alleviate customer service constraints
  • Project resulted in a standard portfolio optimization tool now used in annual global portfolio reviews
  • Served as a member of division’s 'Boom! Award' committee in 2021 and 2022, recognizing outstanding peer contributions

Plant Finance Analyst – Cynthiana, KY Plant

3M
2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided financial support for four US plants including the Cynthiana site (~$80M annual operating expense), focusing on cost, quality, and customer service improvements
  • Led the annual Operating Plan process, aligning plant budgets and production targets with division objectives
  • Conducted financial analysis and provided recommendations for capital investments to support growth and cost reduction

Corporate Auditor

3M
2013 - 01.2015
  • Led audit teams to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance risks across 3M plants, divisions, and international subsidiaries
  • Presented audit findings to management, developed action plans, and tracked implementation
  • Authored and distributed audit reports to 3M executive management

Education

Master of Business Administration -

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
07.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

The University of Texas
Austin, TX
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Economics

The University of Texas
Austin, TX
12.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle/SAP experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Scenario analysis
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Global Segment Finance Leader – Home Care, Auto, and Workspace

3M
2023 - 2024

Global Division Finance Senior Analyst – Stationery and Office Supplies Division

3M
2017 - 2023

Plant Finance Analyst – Cynthiana, KY Plant

3M
2015 - 01.2017

Corporate Auditor

3M
2013 - 01.2015

Master of Business Administration -

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

The University of Texas

Bachelor of Science - Economics

The University of Texas
Kyle William Koch