Sandra Wilcox Scales
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Finance professional prepared for role, bringing valuable experience in cost management and financial planning. Known for collaboration and achieving results within dynamic environments. Proficiency in budget analysis and cost control, combined with detail-oriented approach, ensures reliability and adaptability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cost Accountant
Valley Tools and Manufacturing LLC.
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed strong business relationships with key executives in operation/proposal and manufacturing management groups, consultants, purchasing/supply chain, engineers, and contractors.
- Collaborated with team to streamline budgeting processes and improve accuracy.
- Reviewed cost variances and provided insights for operational efficiency improvements.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing processes and recommending enhancements to safeguard company assets.
- Assisted procurement team in evaluating supplier contracts to ensure the best possible terms were negotiated while minimizing risk exposure.
- Predicted, planned and recorded costs of raw materials, labor and operation.
Control Account Manager, (CAM)/Project Management
Raytheon Technologies - Pratt & Whitney
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Managed client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention through effective communication - Government contracts for $200M prime contractor performance-based logistics (PBL) and low-rate initial production (LRIP) for 25 + control accounts with work packages across several government contracts.
- Accomplished work scopes complying with integrated baseline review (IBR), joint surveillance team (JST), Joint Program Office (JPO), Defense Contracting Management Agency (DCMA) and Earned Value (EV) requirements.
- Executed to monthly cadence, reconciling variance analysis and integrated program management report (IPMR).
- Advised on Contract Proposal lifecycle from negotiations to closeout, creating Basis of Estimates (BOE) for assigned WBS area, evaluating Prime and Sub-contract BOEs, SOW, CDRL and SDRL requirements.
- Practiced LEAN methodology & Continuous Improvement (CI) on Prime Contract and Subcontract projects, developing standard work, performing process mapping, and participating in VSM and Kaizen events.
- Developed tailored account strategies to meet diverse client needs and objectives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver customized solutions and enhance service delivery.
- Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.
Supply Network Operations Analyst
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Duracell (Contractor)
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed supply planning initiatives/distribution tracking data, process mappings, reviewing benchmarking surveys, summarizing findings and presenting recommendations to aid in process improvements.
- Collaborated with manufacturing associates and external customers to establish supply plans for production including supply forecasts and priorities for current and new products.
- Executed monthly performance cycle reports for management and agent support, conducting root causes analysis, cost modeling, financial analysis, price forecasting, request for proposal (RFP) / bid analysis, cost reductions and other reporting.
- Analyzed incident reports to improve response times and service quality.
- Improved end-user satisfaction levels through proactive support efforts, timely communication, and effective problem-solving techniques applied in addressing their concerns.
- Enhanced network performance by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting system issues.
- Streamlined communication processes within the team, resulting in faster issue resolution times.
Education
Master of Business Administration, (MBA) - Marketing / Strategic Management
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CTBachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CTUS Army - undefined
Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) - undefined
Skills
- MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project; Visio, Google Docs
- Telecommuting: Zoom, Zoom for Government, Skype, Lync, Google Meets, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Connect, Go to Meeting
- Application (Analytical Tools/Systems): Global Shop Solutions (GSS), Epicor, SAP P10, SAP BW P40, Hyperion; JD Edwards, JEN (JSF Enterprise Network)
- Other: IT Portal / Database Administration, IT Requirements / Enhancements Testing, Manual Writing, Business Process Lifecycle, Continuous Improvement, LEAN Management
Section name
Exhibit a genuine passion and dedication to fully satisfy needs of customers and peer associates. Take pride in bringing project assignments to closure. Enjoy mentoring, sharing lessons learned, best practices, and success stories with customers, peers, and management. Cultivate, encourage, and instill a culture of inclusion.
Timeline
Cost Accountant
Valley Tools and Manufacturing LLC.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Control Account Manager, (CAM)/Project Management
Raytheon Technologies - Pratt & Whitney
01.2012 - 01.2020
Supply Network Operations Analyst
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Duracell (Contractor)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Accounting
Sacred Heart University
US Army - undefined
Certified Control Account Manager (CAM) - undefined
Master of Business Administration, (MBA) - Marketing / Strategic Management
Sacred Heart University