Experience

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  Mather lifeways

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2007

  Financial analyst
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  Experian

  Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

  Senior financial analyst
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  Northrop grumman

  Apr 2009 - Aug 2014

  •FP&A leadership for a $700M/annual sales global Aerospace Unmanned Systems BU•Lead the preparation/analysis of Annual Operating Plan, Long-Range Strategic Plan and Resource Planning •Act as the liaison between IPT functional leads and BU leadership regarding business resources, production/utilization rates and overhead critical in developing sales forecasts•Presentation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements/results with variance analysis to Sr. Leadership •Preparation and presentation of monthly BU dashboards illustrating key performance indicators (KPI) on business/program financials•Support the development of Division’s Overhead/G&A Book and FPRA rates commensurate with business base•Focal point for Division’s overhead, headcount and productivity forecasting•Lead month-end close process including adjusting entries and reviewing all supporting systems (A/R,A/P,FA,G/L)•Participate in Continuous Improvement/Six Sigma teams utilizing company best practices in developing cost-effective lean business solutions•Streamline and improve financial reporting and tools as well as new metrics to meet the needs of business partners Show less •Financial leadership for RFCIS business under Land & Self Protection Systems Division totaling ~$300M in annual revenue •Focal point for preparation/analysis of Annual Operating Plan (AOP), 5-Year Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Resource Plan (RPS) consistent with Corporate Business Management objectives•Prepared detailed future forecasts and budgets and analyze trends in revenue, expense, capital expenditures and projected returns •Performed, analyzed and briefed EVMS metrics to Sr. Leadership critical in evaluating program performance•Lead Business Area program finance preparation of Government reporting CDRL’s including all IPMR formats •Developed and maintained financial performance metrics/analysis on the P&L, B/S and Statement of FCF•Communicated with functional leads (Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) forecasting business staffing, production/utilization rates and overhead critical in developing sales forecasts •Led month-end close process including adjusting entries and reviewing all supporting systems (A/R,A/P,FA,G/L)•Coordinated with Business Unit functional leadership presenting overhead rate status and opportunities for improvements enhancing business profitability•Proactively partner and engage with senior business and finance leaders in Operations and Product Business Groups to deliver insightful financial and business reporting and analysis Show less

  • Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis

    Apr 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Business Management

    Apr 2009 - Apr 2013
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  Viasat

  Aug 2014 - now

  Senior director finance (division cfo)

  •Finance leader for multiple high growth global businesses under Government portfolio including Tactical Data Link products (~$400M sales), Satellite Communication Services (~$300M sales) for Govt and Commercial •Own financial management of Business Areas with full P&L responsibility•Lead long-term planning, annual budgeting (AOP), and monthly/quarterly forecast processes and accompanying presentations to Executive Leadership•Review and drive the planning, forecasting, and budgeting process to maximize returns and long-term growth in alignment with goals and priorities•Oversee all aspects of accounting including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close process, financial audits, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, foreign currency hedges and international tax reporting •Design and develop monthly / quarterly reporting dashboards with KPI’s •Oversee, evaluate and review internal/contractual program financial performance ensuring accurate program estimates at completion (EAC) with associated risk registers•Identify risks and opportunities to financial commitments and drive business towards mitigation and capture•Provide financial perspective to senior business leaders to define and enable solutions in support of critical strategic and financial initiatives to maximize return on investment •Review and approve detailed business case and return on investment analysis aligned with technical roadmaps critical in making IR&D, CapEx and outsourcing decisions driving shareholder value•Supported the development of new As a Service business models ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, financial planning and market pricing •Maintained detailed understanding of GAAP, CAS and associated SOX compliance in addition to Government cost accounting regulations under FAR/DFAR•Lead business external audit reviews with DCAA, DCMA and PwC•Support and approve customer proposals and pricing leading to critical commercial and Govt program wins Show less