STEVEN CAFARELLA
Finance Manager
MILFORD,MA
Summary
Financial expert with a keen ability to create and execute tactical financial plans to support organizational strategic goals - Establishes and maintains productive business partnerships - Works cross-functionally with all levels of management and departments - Blends company knowledge with tactical plans to achieve results for the company, customers, partners, stakeholders Flexible working/planning style that accommodates a variety of company initiatives and management styles Proactive [Job Title] with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Dell EMC
09.2017 - 09.2023
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Finance Manager
Dell EMC Corporation
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Currently manage and coordinate the Global Hardware Engineering (GHE) annual R&D expense, prototype material, capital budgets, Inter-lock & cross charge meetings, material reporting, monthly close and forecast, support and advise functional leaders
- Recognized for initiative, leadership and proven ability to develop and implement the financial tools to steer effective management decisions
- Supporting multiple financial groups to drive products to market
- Provide mentoring and training annually for 4-6 entry-level Financial Analysts surrounding forecasting and P&L analysis.
Finance Manager
Dell EMC Corporation
03.2006 - 10.2013
- Promoted from Consultant Financial Analyst
- ASD SW Division and FP+A Support in 2007
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
Consultant Financial Analyst
Dell EMC Corporation
01.2002 - 03.2006
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
Principal Financial Consultant
Dell EMC Company
01.2000 - 03.2002
- Assisted walk-in traffic with identifying financial needs and goals to provide customized solutions.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on individual needs.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
Controller
Data General Company
02.1997 - 01.2000
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
Manager of Finance
Raytheon Company
01.2010 - 09.2015
Education
MBA - Finance
Bentley University
Waltham, MA05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Bentley University
Waltham, MA05.1983
Skills
- Financial Planning
- Analysis and Reporting
- Technical Credibility
- Dashboards
- Cash Flow
- Product Line P&L
- Capital Budgets
- Model Business Scenarios
- Forecasting
- ROI Analysis
- Profitability Metrics
- Project Management
- Revenue Planning
- Team Management
- Improvement initiatives and Ad Hoc Analyses
- Engineering Roadmap Changes
- Variance Analysis
- Vendor Contract Negotiation
- SAP Solutions - EPM, ECC, SRM
- Oracle E-Business Suite (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Order to Cash Revenue Reporting)
- Hyperion Essbase
- Microsoft Office Word
- Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Mentoring and Training
- Financial Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- Continuous Improvement
- Budget Forecasting
- Verbal and Written Communication
Professional Development
- Annual Manager Training Program: Capitalizing on the Cloud; Thinking Big; Decision Making; Leading and Communicating
- Lean Management: Sustaining High Performance Workshop; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Six Sigma Advocate training
- Management: Presenting for Impact; Management Essentials; Professional Networking; Business Writing: Write to the point; Project Management Skills; Building Peer Relationships; Adapting to Change
Timeline
Finance Manager
Dell EMC
09.2017 - 09.2023
Finance Manager
Dell EMC Corporation
10.2013 - 09.2017
Manager of Finance
Raytheon Company
01.2010 - 09.2015
Finance Manager
Dell EMC Corporation
03.2006 - 10.2013
Consultant Financial Analyst
Dell EMC Corporation
01.2002 - 03.2006
Principal Financial Consultant
Dell EMC Company
01.2000 - 03.2002
Controller
Data General Company
02.1997 - 01.2000
MBA - Finance
Bentley University
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Bentley University
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