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Richard Martinez

Morgan Hill,CA

Summary

Influential leader with extensive Global Operations Finance experience. Well rounded background helping to create value across key functions (Ops/R&D/S&M). Proven ability to build high performance teams and develop analytical reporting. Thrives on business enhancing analytics and complex problem solving. Recognized as a catalyst who can provide vision and drive.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Cepheid, Inc
Sunnyvale, CA
04.2020 - Current
  • Developed FP&A/Data Analytics for $1B+ Global Ops Fn (standardized processes, cross trained, and ushered in adoption of new technologies/tools)
  • Implemented factory metrics, inventory dashboards and tool adoption for PowerBI, Business Objects, BPC as well as OneStream reporting
  • Improved Working Capital Turns (6 to 12) in 5 years (Decreased Aged A/R 53%)
  • Hired, directed, and developed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.

Senior Cost Manager

Cepheid, Inc
Sunnyvale, CA
07.2015 - 03.2020
  • Supported 10-year strategic plan, immediately accelerated for pandemic
  • Finance lead for global physical inventory ($120M+ inventory value) instituted cycle count program
  • Designed Capital Acquisition process company-wide

Product Line Controller

International Rectifier, Inc
San Jose, CA
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • P&L responsibility for $45M+ Product Line including analytics, reporting, and adherence to corporate acctg/governance
  • Support Sales & Marketing requirements to grow business (cost modeling, budget allocation, competitive analysis).

Senior Financial Analyst

International Rectifier, Inc
El Segundo, CA
07.2011 - 10.2013
  • Created standardized inventory reports for Company (Company/BU, Top Parts/Customers, Reserves, trends)
  • Improved E&O review process and implemented value enhancing steps (compressed cycle during close by 1 week).

Perf Analyst

BP Solar, Inc
San Francisco, CA
02.2010 - 05.2011

Sr. Fin Analyst R&D

Infineon Technologies
Morgan Hill, CA
11.2007 - 02.2010

Sr. Fin Analyst S&M

Avago Technologies
San Jose, CA
11.2005 - 02.2007

Distribution Represetnative

Occidental Energy Marketing
Tupman, CA
08.2003 - 11.2005

Financial Analyst /Cost Accountant

Agilent Technologies
San Jose, CA
10.1999 - 11.2002

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Finance

Univ. of Southern California

Skills

  • Operations Finance / Cost Accounting
  • Staff Development
  • Standardized Reporting / Automation
  • Data Analytics
  • Daily Visual Management
  • Working Capital Management
  • CAPEX Budgeting
  • Business Strategy
  • Patient Leader
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation and Presentation

Interests

Avid Cyclist

Reading

Baking

Exploring New Music

Timeline

Director

Cepheid, Inc
04.2020 - Current

Senior Cost Manager

Cepheid, Inc
07.2015 - 03.2020

Product Line Controller

International Rectifier, Inc
10.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Financial Analyst

International Rectifier, Inc
07.2011 - 10.2013

Perf Analyst

BP Solar, Inc
02.2010 - 05.2011

Sr. Fin Analyst R&D

Infineon Technologies
11.2007 - 02.2010

Sr. Fin Analyst S&M

Avago Technologies
11.2005 - 02.2007

Distribution Represetnative

Occidental Energy Marketing
08.2003 - 11.2005

Financial Analyst /Cost Accountant

Agilent Technologies
10.1999 - 11.2002

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration / Finance

Univ. of Southern California
Richard Martinez