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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , CPA, CGMAOld Bridge, NJ PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEHead of FinanceInsightful and highly accomplished leader with 25+ years of experience in enhancing financial stability, streamlining processes, and deploying ERP systems to drive revenue growth. Adept at comprehensive vendor and customer relationship management, cash flow optimization, contract review, product costing, R&D pricing, and financial strategy while serving as the primary liaison for Private Equity stakeholders. Proficient in improving operational efficiency across multiple pharmaceutical and manufacturing organizations in alignment with the companys policies and objectives.Core CompetenciesEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financial Analysis Budgeting & Forecasting Merger & Acquisition Cash Flow Management Cost Reduction Process Improvement Risk Assessment & Mitigation Vendor Management Auditing & Control Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Collaborations Documentation & Reporting Regulatory CompliancePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETergus Pharma Durham, NC 2021 2023Head of FinanceSpearheaded all treasury and risk management responsibilities with precision and expertise to ensure financial stability and security. Performed comprehensive customer contract analysis to ascertain accurate margin calculation and precise tracking of payment milestones, including upfront payments.Achieved a remarkable +46% year-over-year revenue growth by optimizing processes in collaboration with leadership.Generated and maintained a precise 13-week rolling cash forecast to enhance financial planning and decision-making.Conducted two external audits in collaboration with an external auditing firm that drove a strategic shift in revenue recognition policy and enabled the company to recognize 15% of upfront project costs as revenue at project initiation.Orchestrated the selection and seamless integration of a cutting-edge ERP system to propel organizational expansion.Improved quarterly board reports to offer a transparent view of financial health and future projections.Accelerated cash inflows and elevated the company's financial liquidity by cultivating partnerships with vendors and clients.Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Yardley, PA 2019 2021Director of FinanceDirected internal controls and staff transactions across key financial functions, including accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, accounts receivable, reporting, cost accounting, and inventory control. Managed a cross-functional team of 3 direct reports and 7 indirect reports in overseeing product costing for a diverse portfolio of 25+ products. Performed annual plant standard cost recalculation and delivered insightful variation reports to optimize operations. Analyzed, negotiated, and executed a wide range of contracts, including non-disclosure agreements and supply agreements to confirm legal compliance and optimal terms.Revamped capital spending procedures, which resulted in a 20% reduction in approval process time, a 10% decrease in initiated capital projects, and ROI achievement within 2.4 years instead of three.Revolutionized budgeting procedures by enabling department managers with interactive capabilities through the implementation of the Anaplan budgeting/forecasting system.Secured $150K+ in annual savings by creating a company-wide shared services department spanning various business units, including operations in India.Ensured timely updates to SAP/ERP systems for streamlined operations while managing internal and Sarbanes-Oxley audits.Delivered budget vs. actual reports, forecasts, and financial statements for company leadership while coordinating closing activities and conducting analytical assessments.Assessed P&L data to align customer and product strategies with margins, 5-year strategy, and profitability targets.Implemented innovative standard operating procedures to enhance capital spending and fortify fixed asset controls.Designed a payroll interface seamlessly integrated with the general ledger which resulted in precision improvements.Conducted precise gross-to-net calculations to improve the accuracy of financial data analysis and reporting.Hikma Pharmaceuticals Eatontown, NJ 2016 2019Director of FinanceLed a team of five professionals in managing monthly closing, product costing, and variance analysis while maintaining daily collaboration with corporate departments to fulfill financial information requests. Guided senior leadership in assessing site finances and operational impacts in coordination with business management and staff.Maximized economic efficiency by guiding staff and enabling data-driven decision-making for plant and divisional forecasting and strategic initiatives.Managed product costing for a diverse portfolio of 25+ injectable pharmaceuticals to increase profitability.Optimized standard cost calculations through a time-based management study that boosted monthly production by 7% and reduced overhead costs by 3%.Deployed SAP business planning and consolidation to enhance financial data management and streamline budgeting.Accelerated monthly closing process to a 5-day timeline through cross-functional collaboration and accrual utilization.Kidde Fire Trainers Montvale, NJ 2014 2015Chief Financial OfficerDefined baseline for inventory costing, reserves, and audit procedures by demonstrating meticulous attention to financial accuracy and compliance. Propelled worldwide financial consolidation through leadership and mentorship of the European financial team in the realm of financial reporting.Restructured fiscal infrastructure and established operational best practices across three international locations (New Jersey, Germany, UK) for a $45M+ global manufacturing firm in coordination with the CEO and Private Equity CFO.Initiated inaugural budgeting and forecasting system post-acquisition by a private equity firm that substantially minimized payables and receivables days outstanding.Optimized financial close to 5 days for private equity reporting and enabled performance analysis against plans by providing training, coaching, and mentoring four US and six German new personnel.Maquet Cardiovascular Wayne, NJ 2010 2014Corporate ControllerGoverned the formation and management of a shared service finance team and center for a $500M+ revenue medical device manufacturer and sales/service unit. Supervised comprehensive product cost analysis, budget development, and forecasting initiatives for two distinct business segments, encompassing a portfolio of 100+ diverse products. Crafted meticulously detailed budgets and forecasting strategies in conjunction with departmental managers to drive favorable financial results. Provided oversight to a team of 6 direct reports and 20 indirect reports spanning various operational domains.Generated $1.5M+ in the first year and $0.9M+ in the second year by securing a five-year contract with minimal cost escalation through strategic management of global third-party logistics negotiations.Revamped U.S. product transfer pricing and led four SAP implementations and one in Europe to yield $1M+ in duty savings.Achieved annual cost savings of $500K+ and slashed closing time from 14 to 3 days through effective spending reduction and process optimization.Expertly reconciled 40 intercompany global accounts to ensure accuracy and foster financial transparency.Advanced procurement capabilities and handled expenses in alignment with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.Drafted comprehensive policies and procedures to regulate travel and entertainment expenses as well as established guidelines for signature authorization.Compiled comprehensive documentation to facilitate successful COSO audits and provided active assistance to teams by conducting routine internal and external process audits.Worked side-by-side with the IT department to optimize fiscal reporting for management while utilizing COGNOS software for monthly reports and enhancing proficiency in international reporting standards.Imclone Systems, Inc. Branchburg, NJ 2009 2010Financial ConsultantAdministered all aspects of the general ledger, including monitoring revenues, expenses, accounts receivable and payable, and fixed assets. Introduced monthly closing and reporting processes to confirm accurate financial data for decision-making. Conducted interviews with employees to assess the effectiveness of existing fiduciary processes and deliver strategic recommendations.Developed documentation outlining Sarbanes-Oxley testing procedures in alignment with regulatory compliance.Played a key role in the implementation of Eli Lilly's SAP system to improve reporting within the organization.EARLIER EXPERIENCECFO Corporate Controller AccuMed, Inc. QPharma LLC.Director & Plant Controller MedImmune Vaccines, Inc.Corporate Controller VPI Systems CorporationEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting Rowan UniversityCertified Public Accountant (CPA) Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)TECHNICAL SKILLSSAP, Cognos, Anaplan, MS Office Suite, Microsoft D365 |
