Management Real Estate

Cynthia Ranzilla

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Cell: 646-***-****, E-Mail: ***************@*****.***

Treasurer / Business Unit CFO

Energetic, versatile and globally accomplished senior strategic leader showcasing an extensive career track

record in leading financial and business process improvement initiatives while offering recommendations for

strategic organizational transformations and profit improvement in international scenarios . C+ Level

executive at ease in implementing industry-best treasury management functions while translating business

objectives to successful results through sound financial policies and systems. T echnically astute professional

and team player utilizing collaborative approaches to translate vision into achievements while demonstrating

strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a passion for excellence in service and

building productive relationships.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Processes, Policies, and Systems Multitasking in Fast-paced Environments

Global Cash and Liquidity Management Highly Organized and Strong Analytical Abilities

Hedging, Capital Markets and Internal Treasury Controls Articulate Oral and Written Communication

Financial Modeling and Analysis Quick Problem Resolution and Decision Making

Strategy and Financial Operations Oversight Executive Coaching, Training, and Development

Strategic Business Direction C+ Level and Authority Liaison

Strategy, Vision, Operations, Planning, and Leadership Outstanding Presentation Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, NEW YORK, NY 2007 – 2013

Global professional services firm with approximately 54,000 colleagues worldwide and revenue of $12 billion a year,

providing analysis, advice, and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 100 countries. (www.mmc.com)

VP Corporate Planning and CFO Technology and Global Business Services (2008 – 2013)

Led over 20 finance professionals in NY/NJ and London, assuming responsibility for annual budgeting and

monthly forecasting, and monthly reporting for corporate center and shared services comprising $1 bn in

costs in approx. 50 countries. Acted as financial advisor to the CIO and SVP-GBS as well as other functional

leaders. Member of the CIO’s enterprise Technology Council and GBS Executive Committee; determined

corporate allocation methodologies to the operating companies and provided insights on all major initiatives.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Created the financial systems structure to develop automated reporting (built through Hyperion) for

functional leaders enabling measurement of KPIs comprising performance against budget; allowing

finance to deliver reporting, variance analysis and trend information in a timely manner.

Revamped and automated the corporate budget process and implemented a new corporate budget

system tailored for capital and project intensive functions benefitting the functional leaders to budget in

detail, customize reporting as needed and generated productivity savings for finance.

Developed an enterprise IT cost baseline for the first time in 2009 including KPI metrics and created

reporting to measure enterprise IT savings against a $100M savings challenge for the MMC CIO

(Also, achieved the savings target in the 3 year period prescribed).

Developed IT Capital reporting starting in 2009 including budget and forecast information which

assisted the MMC treasury staff in cash flow forecasting.

Created enterprise-wide reporting and benchmarking statistics for other functional groups such as

savings from sourcing and procurement initiatives, real estate occupancy costs and global HR costs.

Significantly enhanced the corporate center forecasting process to allow management better

visibility on future quarters’ financial performance (and provide cost transparency).

Created a new risk management process related to real estate sublease activity to minimize MMC’s

credit risk to sublease tenants and to negotiate appropriate up-front security.

Distinguished as a subject matter expert and an advisor to functional leaders to help advocate

intelligently on their behalf with management and the operating companies.

Vice President – Financial Operations, New York and London (2007 2008)

Held primary responsibility as a VP – Financial Operations and also accepted two secondments at Marsh

(largest operating company in MMC). Led finance transformation initiative for MMC to improve the service

and cost effectiveness of the finance function, including responsibility for the finance vendor management

office spearheading offshoring initiative and the Business Resiliency team.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Improved and streamlined the UK financial processes and developed a stronger analytical

framework for business profitability and decision support (during a particularly challenging period for

the business unit and turnover in the UK finance staff) in just 6 months while serving as an interim CFO

for Marsh UK.

Led Marsh consolidated financial planning and analysis for 9 months leading the global strategic

planning and annual budgeting process while developing stronger analytical capability within finance.

Demonstrated excellence in both secondments as the interim CFO for Marsh in the UK and the

head of FP&A for Marsh by quickly diagnosing finance process/systems issues and determining

solutions.

Bestowed with the MMC CEO Recognition Award in 2008 – (The CEO Recognition Awards began in

2008 to colleagues that demonstrated the ability to go the extra mile “for the greater good” across the

organization).

GMAC FINANCIAL SERVICES, NEW YORK, NY 1983 2007

A global financial services company operating in the automotive finance, mortgage and insurance markets

Vice President – International Borrowings and Global Banking (2006 – 2007)

Directed the regional treasury centers in Europe, Canada, Australia, and the U.S. encompassing 40

countries with total funding of $40 bn. Managed diverse responsibilities such as borrowings forecasts,

liquidity and risk management plan, cash management of funds, investment management, and credit and

securitization agreements. Nurtured overall relationship with 60 banks supporting GMAC globally. Led

approx. 20 treasury professionals located in Toronto, Brussels (for Europe), Melbourne (for Asia/Pac region)

and Detroit (for Latin American region).

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Successfully restructured and renewed GMAC’s committed unsecured and secured credit

facilities following the sale of 51% of GMAC to Cerberus-led consortium despite the continuation of a

non-investment grade credit rating. Ensured no major liquidity issues in any of the countries during this

time.

Vice President – US. Funding and Global Markets (2000 – 2006)

Directed the U.S. automotive treasury team comprised of 35 treasury professionals with total funding of $140

bn during a critical time for the company with credit rating pressures and the sale of 51% of GMAC to private

equity. Ran the largest term funding programs in GMAC’s history as well as significantly developed the

GMAC name in the Euro markets and retail-oriented markets in the U.S.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Led a critical workstream in the sale of GMAC to negotiate a groundbreaking credit facility designed

to fund illiquid assets to support the credit rating of the new company.

Successfully negotiated critical and landmark funding agreement with Bank of America in 2005 to

secure a five year committed whole loan contract worth $55 bn.

Served as subject matter expert on treasury matters within the organization. Requested by General

Motors Treasury in 2003 to help the treasurer lead and execute their $18 billion event financing (to

address the GM pension shortfall).

Achieved GM Chairman’s honors in 2006, 2005, and 2004.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

GMAC Financial Services, New York, NY

Director – Capital Markets and Banking (New York)

Director-Securitization and Banking (Detroit, MI)

Director – International Projects (Wiesbaden, Germany)

Director – Canadian Borrowings (Toronto, Ontario)

Borrowings Manager and Analyst (Detroit, MI)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/ PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Masters of Business Administration (GPA 3.9/4.0)

University of Detroit

BA Financial Administration

Michigan State University

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Top 100 Euromarket personalities according to Euroweek in 2002 (in recognition of significant impact on

the Euromarkets)

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