Corporate finance professional with deep expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, and budget management. Proven track record in optimizing financial performance and driving significant improvements. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and results-driven outcomes. Skilled in risk management, financial forecasting, and stakeholder communication. Reliable, flexible, and consistently meets evolving business needs.
ST ANDREW’S RESOURCES FOR SENIORS’ SYSTEM (STARSS)
03.2022 - 03.2023
Company Overview: A faith -based, not-for-profit United States senior care system.
Managed the cash, debt, and investments of STARSS with primary responsibility for forecasting and resolving liquidity needs, coordinated the banking, investment, and bond trustee relationships, oversight of the banking relationship, coordination, and maintenance of the system-wide credit card program.
Managed the production, coordination, and initiation of budget process improvements for all STARSS entities and affiliates, including the implementation of budgeting software.
Managed the overall relationship with the insurance broker for STARSS, all affiliates, and managed companies.
A faith -based, not-for-profit United States senior care system.
Lead implementation of improvements to current cash management process.
Redesigned the weekly cash process to better track inflows and outflows for monitoring the daily cash position and anticipating upcoming investment transactions.
Forecasted daily cash requirements and liquidity management, resulting in the determination of cash balances available for investment, or short-term borrowing needs, and recommended action to Senior Management.
Co-led the installation and implementation of Martus Budget software for all STARSS entities.
Trained the Regional Finance staff to utilize the Martus software for the annual budget process.
Corporate Finance Manager – Budget & Planning
SSM HEALTHCARE
02.2009 - 08.2020
Company Overview: A Catholic, not-for-profit United States health care system.
Coordinated strategic financial planning procedures and budgeting procedures for the system.
Led long-range financial planning and operating budget process for SSM Health Care.
Coordinated the major capital project submissions and capital project results.
Maintained the strategic plan application and budgeting application for SSM Health Care.
I interviewed, hired, scheduled, directed, and evaluated budget and planning staff.
A Catholic, not-for-profit United States health care system.
Reworked the modeling of Kaufman Hall forecast model software to new platform.
Trained the Regional Financial Accounting staff in various locations on how to use the upgraded Kaufman Hall forecast modeling software.
Co-led the installation and implementation of StrataJazz Capital software.
Set up the Axiom forecast software for the System in three months – exceeded the expected timeline.
Moved EPSi Budget Management software to the Axiom Operating Budget software.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
Bachelor of Science - Accountancy
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
Skills
Capital allocation
Financial budgeting
Financial analysis
Continuous improvement
Budget forecasting
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Financial analysis and reporting
Attention to detail
Excellent communication
Skilled in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP ERP Systems, StrataJazz Capital Software, Axiom Hospital Advisor Enterprise Edition Software
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. 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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.