Brandon Bourdages

Experience

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  Oracle

  Oct 2000 - Nov 2018

  Succeeded in transforming an underperforming finance organization responsible for implementing process improvements and system changes across all areas of finance systems and analysis and led efforts to optimize global automation support for SaaS, PaaS, License, Hardware,Support Services and Consulting.Developed a “best-in-class” organization to drive change management globally; managed onshore and offshore change management teams encompassing as many as 35 employees; and motivated teams worldwide to deliver successful global projects.Comfortably worked in a rapidly changing Business Intelligence environment; directed an expansion of onshore and offshore finance systems and automation support worldwide; and completed over 60 global projects in the first year, a 300% year-over-year increase.Principal strategist responsible for planning and executing moves from high-cost onshore sites to low-cost offshore centers worldwide, improving existing finance analysis automation tools, and launching multiple change management initiatives to expand the company’s knowledge-base, reduce costs, and support 1,000 employees globally.Partnered with the IT organization and other cross-functional teams; conducted data mining, predictive analytics, data visualization and business intelligence analysis; and created and deployed solutions to re-engineer analytical and automation processes, redefine KPIs for Sales and Finance, and modernize financial and revenue analysis, revenue forecasting, and compensation strategy tools.Directed large-scale projects including: the global implementation of the Finance Planning and Analysis Business Intelligence Environment supporting 10K employees; the implementation of the Global Hyperion Planning Cloud Model serving 300+ employees; and the Global Finance Transformation project responsible for restructuring the manner outsourced resources are deployed, change management of processes, and automation of executive and analytical dashboards. Show less Directed Oracle’s North America Finance Planning and Analysis team responsible for improving Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Warehouse support for 8,000 employees, a $3.5B revenue budget, and an expense plan exceeding $1.8B. Winner of Finance Manager MVP honors.Led a finance team responsible for supporting revenue, expense, and profit and loss reporting and forecasting activities for the North America Sales Organization and primary financial point-of-contact for the Finance Vice President of North American Sales. Show less Developed and generated financial reporting using Discoverer to internally audit deals booked Trained, mentored and provided assistance to Revenue Analyst teamDeveloped auditing procedures to ensure proper compensation is allocated to Sales RepresentativesComposed internal procedural and navigational organization documents (SOX compliant)Served as an internal customer resource for Sales inquiriesProcessed journal entries submitted by the Sales Management and Compensation teams Designed, implemented and maintained internal 9iAS portal website Prepared and trained the Order Administration groups for new policies Show less

  • Senior Finance Director, Global Finance Systems and Automation

    Sept 2013 - Nov 2018

  • SENIOR FINANCE DIRECTOR OF NORTH AMERICA FINANCE PLANNING & ANALYSIS

    Dec 2007 - Aug 2013

  • SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER OF FINANCE PLANNING & ANALYSIS

    Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

  • Principal Finance Planning and Analysis Analyst

    Aug 2004 - Jan 2007

  • Functional Systems Project Manager

    Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  • Senior Revenue Analyst

    Sept 2001 - Aug 2003

  • Human Resources Support

    Oct 2000 - Aug 2001
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  Salesforce

  Dec 2018 - now

  Experienced in leading large-scale technology transformation initiatives, with a focus on using data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and achieve quota attainment across all territories.Expert in sales analytics, with a focus on using data to drive decision-making and optimize sales performance at scale.Skilled in using Anaplan and Salesforce technology to build scalable, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness in the sales organization.Committed to delivering measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement through technology transformation and innovation in sales operations. Show less Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with executive stakeholders to drive sales growth and transformation initiatives.Deep understanding of Salesforce products and services, and the ability to identify new market opportunities and innovative sales approaches.Strong communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve shared goals.Proven track record of implementing process improvements and automation that drive efficiency and effectiveness in the sales organization.Passionate about staying up-to-date on emerging sales technologies and best practices, and applying them to drive innovation and transformation in the sales operations function.Experienced in leading large-scale transformation initiatives, with a focus on change management and adoption of new technologies and processes.Committed to excellence in sales operations, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement through innovation and transformation. Show less

  • Senior Director of Business Technology - Data, Planning and Analytics

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Senior Director GTM Sales Operations

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2022