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Paul Wong

Asburn,Virginia

Summary

Dynamic Senior Finance Manager with extensive experience at NESTLE USA, specializing in cost control and investment analysis. Proven track record in enhancing financial operations through strategic automation and mentoring, while fostering stakeholder relations. Successfully integrated acquisitions into SAP, driving efficiency and accuracy in reporting, and delivering actionable insights for executive leadership.

Finance professional with proven track record in leading financial strategy and operational efficiency. Known for driving process improvements and implementing robust financial controls. Collaborative team player committed to achieving results and adapting to dynamic business needs. Expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning, paired with strong professional demeanor.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Manager

NESTLE USA
01.2007 - 04.2025

Leader: Strategic Costing Team for M&A and Divestitures.

  • Identified areas for improvement within the finance team, leading to increased productivity and reduced errors.

Integrated new Acquisitions into SAP covering Costing and Balance Sheet Integration.

  • Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Implemented SAP R/3 software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
  • Streamlined month-end close process through automation initiatives that increased data accuracy while reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
  • Led Costing Team prepare annual Standard Cost Budget, Transfer Price, Variance Reporting
  • Led Training of new Acquisitions into SAP and Nestle Costing Standards
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous review of data and implementing system improvements.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives that drove business growth.
  • Increased efficiency of financial operations by implementing new software tools and automating manual processes.
  • Coached and mentored team members, contributing to increased productivity and job satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered regular updates on project progress to senior management, highlighting successes and challenges while offering actionable insights for increased performance moving forward.
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective resource allocation and workload prioritization.
  • Coordinated financial aspects of large- and small-scale projects with acute sense of budget constraints.
  • Worked as a liaison between various departments gathering input to create customized financial reports that increased understanding of business operations.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to streamline data collection and reporting, resulting in more efficient financial analysis.
  • Evaluated potential investment opportunities, conducting thorough risk assessments and providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Identified delays in project completion and devised targeted solutions to complete goals on schedule.
  • Mobilized team members with confidence and orchestrated numerous individual project contributions.
  • Established clear communication channels, promoting transparency and collaboration among stakeholders.
  • Redistributed workloads where appropriate to alleviate pressure on team members and maintain equitable working environment.
  • Led finance project teams through successful implementations of new systems and process improvements, achieving organizational objectives.

Finance Manager

Nestle Canada
10.1983 - 12.2006
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Delivered regular updates on project progress to senior management, highlighting successes and challenges while offering actionable insights for increased performance moving forward.
  • Managed broad business goals and planned for continued expansion.
  • Enhanced team productivity with effective resource allocation and workload prioritization.
  • Coordinated financial aspects of large- and small-scale projects with acute sense of budget constraints.
  • Worked as a liaison between various departments gathering input to create customized financial reports that increased understanding of business operations.
  • Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements by proactively identifying risks and implementing controls in finance projects.
  • Supported projects with budgets that yielded best project results with lowest cost.
  • Evaluated potential investment opportunities, conducting thorough risk assessments and providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Identified delays in project completion and devised targeted solutions to complete goals on schedule.
  • Implemented a robust risk management framework for finance projects, resulting in an enhanced ability to identify and mitigate potential issues.
  • Mobilized team members with confidence and orchestrated numerous individual project contributions.
  • Improved financial project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College of Arts And Technology
Toronto, Candada
05-1978

Skills

  • Cost control
  • Investment analysis
  • Business intelligence
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Internal controls
  • Stakeholder relations

Timeline

Senior Finance Manager

NESTLE USA
01.2007 - 04.2025

Finance Manager

Nestle Canada
10.1983 - 12.2006

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Finance

Seneca College of Arts And Technology