Timothy Raynewater
Rocky River
Summary
Accomplished financial professional known for delivering accurate financial insights and enhancing decision-making processes. Skilled in budget management and variance analysis, ready to leverage expertise to support organizational growth and financial objectives.
Finance professional with strong foundation in budgeting, financial analysis, and strategic planning. Proven ability to optimize financial operations and support key initiatives. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring reliable performance and alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
Capgemini
Cleveland, OH
08.1996 - Current
- Led financial reporting initiatives, enhancing accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, informing strategic decision-making for senior leadership.
- Implemented risk management frameworks, strengthening compliance and minimizing financial exposure.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate financial strategies into business operations effectively.
- Provided financial expertise during contract negotiations helping secure favorable terms for the organization.
- Enhanced cash flow management with efficient accounts receivable monitoring and proactive collection efforts.
- Implemented new accounting software, optimizing workflows and increasing productivity within the finance department.
- Liaised with CFO to communicate accounting activities and establish metrics for operating decisions.
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Strengthened financial decision-making by providing timely, accurate, and comprehensive reports to senior management.
- Reduced budget variances by conducting thorough analysis, identifying discrepancies, and working with department heads to align spending.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Developed strategic initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced project timelines.
- Managed budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and constraints.
- Established KPIs to measure project success, driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial resources were allocated effectively to support strategic goals.
Financial Control Specialist
North American Benefits Network, Inc.
Rocky River, OH
02.1993 - 08.1996
- Facilitated funding request handling for large clients, optimizing support for self-funded employee benefits initiatives.
- Generated invoices to ensure accurate billing for administrative services provided.
- Managed special payment transactions for claims requiring manual intervention to ensure timely resolution.
- Facilitated comprehensive management reporting of customer accounts to enhance financial oversight.
- Developed and delivered tailored reporting solutions in response to unique customer inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wittenberg Univerisyt
Springfield, OH06-1992
Skills
- Accounts receivable
- Cash flow forecasting
- Revenue recognition
- Variance analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Organizational skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Business process improvement
- Cash flow management
- Account analysis
- Budget planning
- KPI tracking
- Technology-savvy
- Profitability analysis
- Financial planning
- Performance metrics evaluation
- Financial forecast model development
- Budget design
- Reporting
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Prioritizing and planning
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance
Capgemini
08.1996 - Current
Financial Control Specialist
North American Benefits Network, Inc.
02.1993 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wittenberg Univerisyt