seannybird

Successfully implemented Adaptive Insights, reducing budget preparation time by 35% and enhancing net property expense forecasting accuracy by 20%. Achieved a 15% reduction in net property expenses through strategic cost control measures, vendor negotiations and operational efficiency improvements. Improved monthly financial reporting by integrating Adaptive Insights with Yardi, improving data accuracy.

Developed and managed KPI dashboards in Adaptive Insights, providing real-time visibility to Executive leadership. Conducted variance analysis and identified $400K revenue opportunity based on government grant renewal analysis. Directed annual budgeting process, FY2020:FY2021, collaborating with department heads to align financial planning with organizational goals and education objectives.

Managed financial planning for US & CAN renewable energy projects, forecasting ROI and profitability, FY2019. Identified $200K annualized travel and entertainment cost savings, FY2019 annual planning, board approved. Provided capital expenditure detailed analysis and strategic insights to COO & CFO, supporting long-term investment.

Lead internal corporate finance team to deliver FY2019 annual plan and 5 Year Long-Range Planning initiative. Board of Directors Approved Annual & Long-Range Plan, January FY2019.

Managed $1 billion annualized gross revenue business unit, FY2016:FY2018. Delivered 12% gross margin improvement through vendor consolidation and strategic supplier contract renegotiation, FY2017.

Implemented Workday Adaptive Insights, Operating & Capital Expense sheets, reporting templates and SAP Byd reporting structure. Developed & managed FP&A monthly Budget Cycle including monthly reporting packages to Executive team. Delivered monthly Opex & Capex variance analysis with commentary to 38 budget owners, including Executive & Board of Directors. Partnered with CFO to update 5-Year Strategic LRP (i.e. Long-Range Plan.) Developed & Presented Headcount Attrition analysis, FY2015 & historical data. Supported internal data warehouse migration, including MicroStrategy user acceptance testing scenarios based on system development timelines.

Led the global demand planning and forecasting processes for 750+ store locations and franchise business partners. Improved cost of goods sold by 3.4% compared to last year activity, by driving supply chain optimization projects. Developed Supply Chain Matrix which supported global seasonal campaign activity. Lead risk mitigation task force to manage new product development launch and/or testing activity, including raw material waste reduction across 760 global restaurant locations & 50+ CPG offerings.