Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Magna - Magna Exteriors
10.2023 - Current
Maintain financial analysis related to actuals, forecasts, budgets
Consolidate monthly, quarterly, annual financial reporting requirements for forecasts and budgets
Manage monthly, quarterly and year end Deliverables for Magna International.
Senior Financial Analyst
Magna - Magna Electronics
06.2019 - 10.2023
Create and analyze cost estimates/cost models for new and existing programs
Support Program Managers and Sales Department with analysis and special scenarios
Global Rate calculations (MOH & SG&A)
Ensure financial commitments including engineering budgets, sales forecasts, variable cost targets, CAPEX, and working capital are achieved
Support senior management with ad hoc and periodic analysis regarding sales & margin trends, profitability, scenario planning, budgeting/forecasting.
Assistant Controller
Magna - Magna Electronics
10.2010 - 06.2019
Preparation of month-end close process and plant performance variance analyses
Managed capital expenditures for plant, including budget and actual spend
Assisted in Forecast and Annual Business Plan preparation
Lead contact for Internal and External Audits, ensuring compliance with audit teams
SAP Implementation Lead (Feb 2017-Dec 2017).
Controller
Elopak Precision Machining
01.2006 - 10.2010
Supervised and coached Finance, Accounting & Administration teams
Prepared monthly/quarterly budget and forecast
Responsible for monthly financial reporting (including HFM load)
Job costing analysis.
Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
Retail Controller
Swatch Group - Swatch Brand
12.2004 - 12.2005
Responsible for the consolidation of Swatch worldwide retail stores (255 locations)
Analyzed P&L/Balance Sheet/key figures for discrepancies
Delivered special reports, analysis, projections, simulations
Developed, implemented, and followed up on retail reporting tools and systems ensuring coherence of reporting systems and outputs on the level of countries, PC and POS
Analyzed capital requests for new store locations globally.
Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
Controller
Swatch Group - Rado / Hamilton Brand
05.2004 - 12.2004
Independently manage all accounting functions (A/P & A/R)
Consolidation of monthly, forecast & budget (14 divisions)
Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
Customer Service Admin
C.W. TOOL & MOLD CO., INC.
Ypsilanti, MI
08.1995 - 12.1997
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Program -
Baker College – Center for Graduate Studies
Associates Degree – Accounting -
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI
12.2001
Skills
Decision-Making
Organizational Skills
Effective Communication
Business Analysis and Reporting
Business Administration
Budget Management
Financial Management
Policy Implementation
Operations Management
Time Management
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Magna - Magna Exteriors
10.2023 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Magna - Magna Electronics
06.2019 - 10.2023
Assistant Controller
Magna - Magna Electronics
10.2010 - 06.2019
Controller
Elopak Precision Machining
01.2006 - 10.2010
Retail Controller
Swatch Group - Swatch Brand
12.2004 - 12.2005
Controller
Swatch Group - Rado / Hamilton Brand
05.2004 - 12.2004
Office Manager
C.W. TOOL & MOLD CO., INC.
12.1997 - 04.2001
Customer Service Admin
C.W. TOOL & MOLD CO., INC.
08.1995 - 12.1997
Bachelor of Business Administration Program -
Baker College – Center for Graduate Studies
Associates Degree – Accounting -
Schoolcraft College – Livonia, MI
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