Hi, I’m
MICHELLE SOZZI
Finance Leader
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced business operations leader with a strong focus on corporate finance (FP&A) and cost control. Demonstrated expertise in people leadership, team development, and progression over a span of 12 years. Skilled in strategic planning, adept at developing, guiding, and executing business solutions that align with company goals and values. Proficient in business execution strategy, financial and investment analysis, profit assessments, and financial forecasting and reporting. Committed to developing executable program business strategies from proposal development to execution. Recognized for finding creative solutions to challenging business problems. Prioritizes strong cost controllership to continuously improve profit margins.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Amazon.com Inc.
Manager, Finance Management
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Leads North America Operations Fixed Cost Month End Close function, reporting on over $17B in annual operating expenses.
- Directs team in financial and strategic planning processes, including multi-year and annual plans as well as a comprehensive near term outlook based on data driven insights
- Ensures meticulous handling of MEC accruals and reclasses for Fixed Cost Operating Expenses across approximately 900 operations sites and multiple business lines
- Directs training, communications, and engagement activities for the Field Finance Transparency initiative supporting over 400 financial professionals
Amazon.com Inc.
Manager, Operations Finance
07.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Led development of Regional Weekly Business Review and spearheaded adoption of regional MBR process and financial statement preparation
- Cost Controllership though management of ~$5B annual operating expense base across multiple sites
- Near term capacity planning to optimize utilization of variable resources and improve Cost Per Unit
- Supported Operations leadership through productivity analysis, opportunity identification, and continuous improvement action planning
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Senior Manager, Business Management
01.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Drive program initiatives to align with company objectives while strengthening internal controls, aiding in contract fulfillment and financial success
- Support P/L management through financial strategy, opportunity development and driving engineering/production team to meet goals
- Lead in developing business strategy and optimized contract negotiations
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Senior Manager, Program Finance and Cost Management
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for organization of > 50 financial analysts including tasking/staffing, employee development, engagement, and performance reviews
- Provided strategic business management support and guidance to leadership while driving program support to align to leadership objectives
- Directed team for consistent delivery of EVMS reports and financial operating plans and facilitated financial forecasting for direct base, revenue, margin, and cash flow of $1.0B in annual sales.
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Manager, Program Finance
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Provided leadership, guidance, and daily oversight to team of analysts responsible for developing the business Long Range Strategic Plan and EVMS reporting
- Financial reporting including quarterly profitability analysis while ensuring SOX compliance
- Financial forecasting including direct base and Revenue/Margin/Cash Flow of $1.5B in annual sales
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Lead Financial Analyst
01.2011 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Guided the development of Long Range Strategic Plan for $20B business annually.
- Utilized investment analysis tools like NPV, IRR and ROI for informed business decisions.
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Program Controller
01.2006 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Created monthly Cost Performance Reports and Termination Liability Forecast for $1.4 billion USAF program
Education
San Diego State University (SDSU)San Diego, CA
Master Of Business Administration from Business Management
San Diego State University (SDSU)San Diego, CA
Bachelors Of Science from Finance
SDSU CES
Professional Certificate in Contract Management
Skills
- Controllership/Cost Control
- FP&A
- Long Range Strategic Planning
- Revenue Recognition
- Productivity Analysis & Reporting
- Rate Development
- Investment Analysis
- Life Cycle Business Strategy Development & Execution
- EVMS
Timeline
Manager, Finance Management
Amazon.com Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Manager, Operations Finance
Amazon.com Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Manager, Business Management
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Manager, Program Finance and Cost Management
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2020
Manager, Program Finance
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2017
Lead Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2014
Program Controller
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2011
SDSU CES
Professional Certificate in Contract Management
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Master Of Business Administration from Business Management
San Diego State University (SDSU)
Bachelors Of Science from Finance
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