Canada
Seasoned Project Management Professional with expertise in financial analysis and Agile methodologies, complemented by a Certified Scrum Master designation. Adept at aligning capital expenditure budgets with strategic objectives, driving cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Proven track record in facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams and implementing process improvements for enhanced operational efficiency. Dedicated to driving business growth through data-driven strategies and effective stakeholder management.
Lead financial strategy, planning, and performance management for Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant, supporting a capital investment portfolio exceeding $450M. Partner with senior leadership across Finance, Operations, and IT to drive efficiency, financial accuracy, and alignment with corporate strategy. Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for all plant operations, including month-end and quarter-end analysis, capital project governance, and long-range investment planning. Develop and implement financial models, decision-support tools, and executive reporting frameworks that enhance transparency and data-driven decision-making. Key successes include leading the financial modelling and ROI evaluation that secured $450M in modernization funding; implementing Power BI dashboards and SAP process automation that reduced manual reporting time by 30%; and designing standardized forecasting and capital tracking processes that improved accuracy and accountability across departments. Additionally, secured $24M in external funding through comprehensive financial analysis and grant applications; enhanced audit readiness and compliance with corporate financial controls; and acted as the finance lead for multi-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency and cost management. Recognized for bridging finance and operations, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement through analytical rigour and strategic insight.
Responsible for aligning capital expenditure budgets with strategic objectives and operational priorities, overseeing asset management and project tracking initiatives. Accountabilities include conducting ROI analyses, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, facilitating stakeholder collaboration, assisting in budgeting, preparing financial reports, developing risk mitigation strategies, and driving process optimizations for enhanced operational efficiency. Key Accomplishments: • Achieved $24 million in cost savings and secured government grants for production projects in 2023. • Managed and facilitated multiple projects totalling $280 Million. • Identified internal inefficiencies or bottlenecks within project processes and workflows and proposed and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality. • Provided training and guidance to project and financial team members on project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. • Assisted in the major restructuring of the plant, transitioning from combustible engines to electric vehicles (EVs), by facilitating discussions among government representatives, executive teams, plant managers, and finance personnel to determine necessary projects. • Additionally, responsible for budgeting and forecasting the finances required for this endeavour.
I analyzed accounting records to address internal and external inquiries concerning account status. Additionally, I resolved discrepancies by identifying errors and verifying financial statements from national and international subsidiaries. I also leveraged relationships with finance team to provide streamlined financial analysis and seasonal closing reporting. Among my Selected Accomplishments, I: - Assisted in the technical design and implementation of ERP software for the company, overseeing the switch to cloud computing. I also critiqued existing systems, informing developers of future requirements and overseeing the implementation of changes. My Key Responsibilities include: Data Analysis | Budget Reporting | Collaboration & Coordination | Contract Review | Dispute Management
I oversaw daily entry of incoming invoices into ERP systems, matching invoice numbers to receiving documents in order to verify all transactions. Moreover, I allocated funds in a variety of currencies from team budgets based on issues and discrepancies of previous payment. Among my Selected Accomplishments, I: - Managed the billing of foreign subsidiaries, directing transaction processing and currency exchange, resulting in minimizing losses to exchange fees for all parties. My Key Responsibilities include: Fraud Prevention | Accounting Compliance | Forensic Accounting
Among my Key Highlights, I: - Accurately review and code vendor invoices and verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures - Scan, enter & process invoices according to schedule and ensuring all entries are accurate and in compliance with system and company requirements. - Facilitate all research items and issues that arrive from the field and/or customers related to Accounts Payable. - Provide input for ongoing company processes to ensure efficient and accurate checks and balances within the accounting system - Coordinate with internal teams to research, process and correct any vendor data and/ or payables - Provide Assistance in creating financial reports.
Among my Key Highlights, I: - Was engaged in business development tactics to qquire customers by developing sound knowledge on product offerings and refining sales pitches to meet customers needs; resulted in 200% growth in personal sales over 3 months - Responded and resolved requests of business owners/entrepreneurs who needed electronic products, professional services and furniture; developed my expertise with these customers whereby any requests from them was exclusively handled by me - Drove overall business of the store to new heights by showing passion and dedication to assisting customers and exceeding sales targets; was named top 10 associated in Ontario for 2014 - Adapted technical experience to solve computer problems which included software and hardware issues; as a result became an expert on Microsoft (especially Microsoft office) and Apple software