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Nicholas Krolikowski

Summary

Methodical Plant Controller with expertise in analyzing internal controls to safeguard assets and accurately report results. Proficient in implementing lean manufacturing processes. Organized and strategic to effectively lead and motivate employees. Highly collaborative Finance professional with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth. Offering over 9 years of cost accounting and FP&A experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Controller

Hormel Foods
12.2022 - Current
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for all plant operations.
  • Oversee cost analysis and variance reporting for plant operations.
  • Oversee all production records to ensure accurate reporting and analyze yield variances.
  • Maintain standard costs and yields for all active and new items produced at the plant.
  • Provide accurate and reliable costing on new products to acquire new business.
  • Manage and oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for Creative Contract Packaging plant.
  • Collaborated with plant leadership team on capital expenditure projects to enhance facility capabilities and improve overall performance.
  • Analyzed product costing data to identify areas for potential savings and increased profitability.
  • Oversee inventory control positions by effectively following cycle counting policies and quickly identifying inventory discrepancies.
  • Streamlined budgeting processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in resource allocation.
  • Enhanced financial performance by implementing cost-saving measures and process improvements.

Senior Financial Analyst

Essentra PLC
05.2017 - 12.2022
  • Developed a universal in-depth budgeting/forecasting model for all six manufacturing facilities and two cost centers to use within the North America division.
  • Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
  • Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
  • Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
  • Redeveloped entire process for customer rebate tracking activity to allow for better visibility and understanding of financial exposure while doubling as a tool used by Commercial team in discussions with customers to drive revenue

Financial Trade Analyst

Grecian Delight Foods, Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2017
  • Analyzed, accrued, and reconciled 1,000's of promotional spend activities totaling over $3M for Foodservice, Retail, Industrial & National Accounts, and Distribution divisions.
  • Evaluate and analyze impacts of commodity pricing fluidity on product costs
  • Optimized data management systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of critical trade information.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business - Finance

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Month-end close
  • Management Reporting
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Oracle
  • Strategic Planning
  • QAD
  • Financial Reporting
  • AS400
  • Smartview/Essbase
  • Congos Controller/TM1
  • Open Accounts

Timeline

Plant Controller

Hormel Foods
12.2022 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

Essentra PLC
05.2017 - 12.2022

Financial Trade Analyst

Grecian Delight Foods, Inc.
06.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science in Business - Finance

DePaul University

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