Tammy Janssen
Granville,IL
Summary
Experienced Finance Manager with extensive experience in FP&A, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational analysis. Proven track record of leading budgeting processes, developing financial models, analyzing business performance, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Carus LLC
Peru, IL
10.2020 - Current
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities for corporate and operational functions.
- Provide monthly financial analysis and executive reporting to support strategic decision-making.
- Develop and maintain forecasting models, budget assumptions, and financial planning tools.
- Review and analyze contribution and gross margin performance, customer profitability, and key financial metrics.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting packages.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives.
- Train new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Monitor budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Developed sales reporting processes to improve visibility into revenue, profitability, and lost business trends.
- Developed a KPI dashboard that improved senior leadership visibility and accelerated decision-making.
Sr. Staff Accountant
Carus LLC
Peru, IL
03.2011 - 10.2020
- Led annual manufacturing budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual manufacturing financial reports.
- Developed financial models that supported data-driven decision-making across the organization.
- Performed detailed gross margin, variance, and profitability analyses.
- Managed inventory accounting and coordinated annual physical inventory audits.
- Maintained standard costing processes and inventory valuation methodologies.
- Worked closely with plant management to improve financial understanding and business results.
- Coached and mentored the Cost Accountant, strengthening expertise in accounting principles and practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Eureka College
Eureka, IL05-1996
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cost Accounting
- Gross Margin / Contribution Margin Analysis
- Manufacturing Finance
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Sales Reporting & Analytics
- Management Reporting
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- ERP Systems (BaaN/Sage/Maximo)
Timeline
Finance Manager
Carus LLC
10.2020 - Current
Sr. Staff Accountant
Carus LLC
03.2011 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Eureka College