STEPHEN A. SAIA
Global Operations Lead
Denver,CO
Summary
Strategic Finance and Operations Professional with over 10 years of experience leading and overseeing Financial, Strategic, and Operational business activities. Strong history of devising precise and targeted business operations plans, managing a multi billion dollar business, reviewing performance and driving change. Forward-thinking leader with expertise in setting goals, quality standards and complex initiatives while leading quick and efficient attainment of objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Business Operations Lead
Accenture
Denver, CO
06.2017 - Current
- Successfully built and established a commercial and operational model from the ground up for Accenture Security’s Global Cyber Defense, West Market Unit, and all Acquisitions, totaling over $1 Billion in annual revenue, and over 1,000 employees
- Responsible for all Fiscal and Quarterly Financial planning and managing of Acquisition budgets encompassing $100 Million plus in costs
- Analyze and interpret financials and market trends and report directly to C-Suite to effectively steer the business to continue to be market leading
- Manage teams of on and offshore resources to support the commercial model of Accenture Security
- Took complex to easy by empowering more than 1,000 Accenture executives by creating and teaching “Business Operations Training” Globally
Finance Integration Lead
Accenture
Denver, CO
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Led the transition of a multitude of acquisitions, among them, Accenture's largest acquisition at the time, by conducting forecast planning meetings and developing the business data architecture within SAP that results and resources would move to
- Established and a ran a team for all up front due diligence work to ensure that Accenture was making a sound investment, on over 6 acquisitions
- Partnered across all work streams to enhance capabilities and go-to-market strategy for the overall business to ensure favorable performance and Operating Income creation
- Represented acquisitions to the Investment Committee comprised of Accenture's entire C Suite
Corporate Development
Accenture
Denver, CO
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Priced complex proposals that Accenture would bid on within the Technology space
- Modeled multiple large deals including a $500M complex outsourcing project within the Communications Media and High-Tech business that Accenture won.
- Established risk analysis and mitigation strategies on long term, complex deals
Client Financial Management
Accenture
Arlington, OR
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided financial management and business advisory services for Accenture's Federal Business comprising of over $2 Billion in revenue, and advised senior leadership on ways to improve business profitability and KPIs.
- Established a standard process ensuring that the financial treatment adhered to US GAAP and FAR standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business, Finance and Financial Planning
08.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Advanced financial analysis
Financial modeling
Team Building and Motivation
Public Speaking
Ventures & Acquisitions
Strategic Business Planning
Business Operations Expert
Quantitative Analysis
Operational Decision Making
Relationship Building & Management
Timeline
Global Business Operations Lead - Accenture
06.2017 - Current
Finance Integration Lead - Accenture
01.2015 - 06.2017
Corporate Development - Accenture
01.2014 - 12.2014
Client Financial Management - Accenture
05.2012 - 12.2013
Murray State University - Bachelor of Science, Business, Finance and Financial Planning
08.2004 - 12.2008