Nicholas Briganti
Canisteo,NY
Summary
I bring forth a blend of leadership acumen, financial expertise, and technological proficiency. Eager to contribute my skills in a challenging business environment, I aim to be a driving force in achieving success through strategic financial management working cross functionally throughout an organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Manager, Finance Applications
Corning Incorporated
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Orchestrated the management of the technology portfolio (~$30M annually), implementing sound rationale for portfolio management, and proactively identifying gaps and overlaps within the portfolio
- Spearheaded the ERP Transformation for S4 HANA and Central Finance System, led product implementations of Blackline, Vertex, Kyriba Treasury Management, and GRC tools, demonstrating expertise in business process understanding, system integration architecture, for effective communication between functional and technical teams
- Collaborated seamlessly with architecture, security, and operations teams to ensure solution compatibility with both application architecture and company standards
- Ensured robust documentation of applications and hardware solutions, lead application support teams with a focus on reviewing and maintaining SOC I and SOC II, SDLC, reporting, auditing compliance, business continuity and risk/controls governance.
CFO
Viridium LLC - Crypto Currency Mining Farm
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed the company's financial strategy, driving growth plans to increase profitability while optimizing expenditures in the cryptocurrency mining sector
- Identified strategic investment opportunities in the cryptocurrency market and collaborated with the CEO on financial plans
- Oversaw internal controls within the crypto mining farm facility, established banking relationships for cryptocurrency financing, and formulated accounting and tax policies tailored to the evolving cryptocurrency segment
- Conducted in-depth financial analysis on machine hash rates and daily rewards, managing crypto wallets, mining pools, trades, and USD execution.
Business Controller
Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Optics
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversaw and managed the comprehensive financial performance of a $160M Aerospace & Defense business unit, ensuring profitability and financial sustainability
- Executed closing, forecasting, 5-year planning, and product costing and pricing models, contributing to the strategic vision of the Aerospace & Defense business
- Pioneered and led product/program profitability analysis by collaborating with the Advanced Optics manufacturing, engineering and plant controllers, contributing to go/no go product execution decision-making
- Ensured SOX compliance within the Aerospace & Defense business group, playing a vital role in maintaining regulatory adherence and supporting the Advanced Optics division SOX lead.
Business Controller
Global Supply Chain/Management Division
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Led global financial operations, including closing, reporting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes for the Global Supply Chain/Management Division
- Functioned as a key strategic business partner to all divisions within Corning Inc., providing expertise on best financial practices related to Global Supply Chain initiatives
- Successfully led and managed Global Supply Chain Management (GSM) compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with tax, audit, and internal control standards
- Orchestrated comprehensive cash-flow management, working capital optimization, and organizational cash flow forecasting to maintain financial stability.
Plant Controller
R&D: Emerging Innovations Division
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Took charge of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) responsibilities for new products and product lines within the Emerging Innovations Division, contributing to informed decision-making
- Spearheaded the setup of a new facility accounting structure and successfully integrated the ERP S4/Hana system, streamlining financial processes and enhancing efficiency
- Managed cost accounting for actual manufacturing costs on the pilot line for glass substrates, ensuring precise financial tracking and cost control
- Collaborated closely with Division Engineering teams, contributing to the calculation of yields, manufacturing units (MU), losses, volumes, cut overs, and downtime, fostering cross-functional collaboration
- Partnered with commercial, sales, and marketing teams to set product pricing, forecast revenue, providing financial insights for strategic business decisions and price costing for new products.
Finance Controller
R&D: Emerging Innovations Division
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Played a key role in supporting R&D and emerging business opportunities by creating intricate financial model around pricing, costing, ROI, NPV, providing crucial insights for decision-making
- Collaborated closely with business executive teams and functional experts to align financial strategies with overarching business goals
- Provided integral support to the R&D group's corporate forecast and planning processes, contributing to accurate and forward-looking financial projections
- Supported the creation of business strategy by developing robust business cases and finance models
- Included market forecast, cost/pricing analysis, capital analysis, and competitive financial analysis for comprehensive decision support
- Offered support to executive business leaders by actively participating in the preparation of investment proposals, ensuring alignment with the long-term strategic vision of the organization.
Cost Analyst - Team Leader
Corporate IT Division
12.2011 - 10.2016
- Translated Business Unit IT demands into comprehensive financial cost and recovery models, aligning financial strategies with the evolving needs of the IT department
- Led the development of in-depth IT spend analysis for the CIO Staff executive team, offering critical insights for effective decision-making and resource allocation
- Collaborated cross-functionally and globally on IT-related financial matters and processes, fostering efficient communication and collaboration across diverse teams
- Developed budgets, recovery plans, forecasts, reduction strategies, and true-up processes, ensuring financial stability and efficiency in the Corporate IT Division.
Operations Manager
Medical Billing Office
06.2007 - 12.2011
- Provided leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the medical billing office, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in billing processes
- Collaborated directly with the Vice President (VP) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on revenue cycle management and addressed critical billing issues, contributing to effective financial strategies
- Spearheaded the successful setup of front-end office medical billing systems nationwide, demonstrating strategic thinking and implementation skills
- Implemented measures to enhance quality assurance and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Alfred University
Alfred, NY05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Finance
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY05.2008
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NY05.2006
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Financial Information Systems
- Financial Forecasting
- Report Visualization - PowerBI, Tableau
- Budget Administration
- Business Intelligence
- Data Modeling
- SQL Development
Certification
SAP Alliance Certification
ITIL Certification
Six Sigma - Greenbelt Certification
Timeline
IT Manager, Finance Applications
Corning Incorporated
09.2022 - 01.2024
CFO
Viridium LLC - Crypto Currency Mining Farm
11.2021 - 09.2022
Business Controller
Aerospace & Defense, Advanced Optics
03.2021 - 11.2021
Business Controller
Global Supply Chain/Management Division
07.2019 - 03.2021
Plant Controller
R&D: Emerging Innovations Division
01.2018 - 06.2019
Finance Controller
R&D: Emerging Innovations Division
10.2016 - 01.2018
Cost Analyst - Team Leader
Corporate IT Division
12.2011 - 10.2016
Operations Manager
Medical Billing Office
06.2007 - 12.2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Alfred University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
SUNY College At Brockport
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred