Nathan McShane
Providence,RI
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with over 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven expertise in business partnering, cost accounting, supply chain, controlling, and inventory management. Aspiring finance leader committed to continuous growth and a track record of spearheading process and business improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Americas Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst
Abbvie
Worcester, MA
12.2023 - Current
- Responsible for annual and daily standard cost setting across 26 manufacturing sites in North and South America.
- Leads all costing activities related to NPI.
- Manages all inter-company transition and divestiture costing projects alongside integration of new site costing into SAP S/4HANA.
- Organization and harmonization of costing processes across all clusters.
- Global view, consolidation, and reporting of KPIs such as inventory, variance analysis, revaluation, etc.
Finance Business Partner
Sanofi
Framingham, MA
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed the overall financial operational performance and delivery for 8 New York Ave site.
- Business Partner, strategic solution provider, advisor & coach to APU of 4 products.
- Leading budgeting, forecasting & standard costing processes – reviewing impact and communicating results.
- Ownership of full Framingham Biologics budget totaling $183M.
- Measure & analysis of Opex & Capex Project Benefit realization.
- Monitor & challenge inventory holding versus targets.
- Supporting evaluation of potential new products and presentation to Framingham site.
Finance Manufacturing Business Partner - Biosurgery
Sanofi
Framingham, MA
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Led budgeting, forecasting, and costing processes, including F0/F1/F2, budget, quarter landings, and 2021 standard cost process, while communicating targets to APU team.
- Supported and challenged operational team using financial results and forecasts to exceed expectations.
- Measured and analyzed operational and capital expenses at the site to ensure budget adherence.
- Streamlined and improved site performance and processes between operations and finance.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Sanofi
Framingham, MA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- FP&A support for both Biologics & Biosurgery Framingham sites.
- Coordinated variance analysis and explained actual results versus business plan and forecasts monthly, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Supported monthly communication between business partners and operational team on financial results, enhancing collaboration and transparency.
- Organization of timelines and key milestones for budget exercises: quarter landings, F2/B22 forecasts.
- Master data maintenance through financial tools: SAP (WAVE), TM1, etc.
Junior Financial Analyst
Health Care Pharmacy
Fall River, MA
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Analyzed profit & loss weekly, tracking DIR (Direct & Indirect Remuneration) fees for financial insights.
- Assisted management with short-term and long-term financial planning initiatives.
- Utilized TDS (Transaction Data Systems) to oversee growth and profitability.
Finance Intern
Schneider Electric
Foxboro, MA
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Led cost center minimization project, reducing cost centers in Neponset plant from 200 to 12, streamlining financial management.
- Mapped plant DVC and MBC costs, including fixed assets and headcount, to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Documented and presented project updates to management, enhancing visibility and support for ongoing initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Stonehill College
Easton, MA05-2019
Skills
- Advanced cost accounting skills
- Budgeting, cash flow, forecasting models, and inventory management
- Manufacturing site controlling experience
- Financial and ERP systems mastery (SAP S4 Hana, TM1, SHIFT, BIP, etc)
- Advanced in all Microsoft applications
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
Timeline
Americas Sr. Cost Accounting Analyst
Abbvie
12.2023 - Current
Finance Business Partner
Sanofi
05.2021 - 12.2023
Finance Manufacturing Business Partner - Biosurgery
Sanofi
01.2020 - 04.2021
Financial Planning & Analysis
Sanofi
08.2019 - 12.2019
Junior Financial Analyst
Health Care Pharmacy
09.2018 - 08.2019
Finance Intern
Schneider Electric
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Stonehill College