Steven Cifuentes
UNION,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Director with over 17 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Ops Finance
FreshDirect
The Bronx, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Implemented systems for tracking progress on key initiatives or projects.
Senior Finance Manager, Plant Ops and Merch
FreshDirect
The Bronx, New York
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Analyzed financial statements to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to reduce costs.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Managed the budgeting process including forecasting, monitoring and reporting of expenses.
- Conducted variance analysis on actual versus planned results to identify trends or issues requiring attention.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders such as department heads, auditors and external partners to facilitate efficient completion of tasks.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved through improved processes or technology implementation.
- Performed detailed analyses of balance sheets and income statements using specialized software packages like SAP FICO and Hyperion Financial Management.
Finance Manager
FreshDirect
The Bronx, New York
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Analyzed complex financial data and generated meaningful reports for senior management.
- Provided guidance on accounting issues related to new business initiatives.
- Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
New York University
New York, NY12-2005
Skills
- Budget Management
- Capital Spending
- Team Management
- Financial Reporting
- Strategic Planning
- Story pitching
- Data Analysis
- Business Forecasting
- Financial Oversight
- KPI Tracking
Timeline
Director of Ops Finance
FreshDirect
09.2021 - Current
Senior Finance Manager, Plant Ops and Merch
FreshDirect
03.2018 - 09.2021
Finance Manager
FreshDirect
03.2015 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics
New York University
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