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Ryan Jaffe

Corona,CA

Summary

Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 15 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. A process driven, highly collaborative individual and strong leader dedicated to promoting organizational efficiency. Independent decision-making skills and sound judgment are used to positively impact company success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Financial Operations

Kia America
Irvine, CA
06.2021 - Current
  • Built annual business plans for all business units using specific profit margins and cost groupings to ensure financial success Annual budget is approximately $1 Billion
  • Managed a 3-person team responsible for expense forecasting and analyzing material variances on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Analyzed month-end variances to the business plan and reported findings and budget recommendations to staff
  • Conducted quarterly cost variance and forecast reviews with department VP's, resulting in actionable adjustments and accurate financial projections.
  • Generated timely and accurate ad-hoc reports in SAP for Management's data and analysis needs
  • Reviewed purchase requisitions, applied financial analysis to projects requiring ROI and NPV evaluation, and made appropriate recommendations.
  • Support Internal Audit functions with assistance in vendor and program audits.
  • Maintained company compliance with established guidelines.

Budget Controls and Analysis Manager

Kia America
Irvine, CA
06.2008 - Current
  • Responsible for managing the budgets and expenses for all the operating departments at Kia Motors
  • Achieved efficient handling of expense forecasting, material variance analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis, and accurate accrual of P&L expenses by managing one team member.
  • Built annual business plans for assigned business units using specific profit margins and cost groupings to ensure financial success
  • Created the monthly variance report to review monthly balances and forecasts
  • Analyzed month-end variances to the business plan and reported findings and budget recommendations to staff
  • Reviewed and analyzed purchase requisitions to evaluate projects for ROI and NPV, providing strategic recommendations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure accurate interpretation of data sets.

Finance Analyst/Office Supervisor

UPS
Aliso Viejo, CA
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Managed costs of Southern California District through payroll and production analysis
  • Built the business plan annually/quarterly for all cost and production indices in the District, totaling $450 million
  • Coordinated and participated in monthly cost reviews for operations not meeting planned expenses and created action plans for improvement
  • Reported cost and revenue variances to upper management for review
  • Evaluated and ensured adherence to prescribed UPS guidelines through involvement in 3 internal audit projects
  • Conducted payroll reconciliation for operations running below production plan
  • Collaborated with the District appropriations committee in assessing the viability of large-scale projects, taking into account various criteria including financial returns and operational/environmental impact.

Education

BA in Business Administration, Finance -

Cal State Fullerton
12.2000

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Budget Control
  • Variance Analysis
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Development
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Forecasting

Affiliations

  • Mountain Biking
  • Golf
  • Coaching my kids

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager, Financial Operations

Kia America
06.2021 - Current

Budget Controls and Analysis Manager

Kia America
06.2008 - Current

Finance Analyst/Office Supervisor

UPS
01.2001 - 01.2007

BA in Business Administration, Finance -

Cal State Fullerton

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