Manager Supply Chain

Michael J. Dady III

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ENTERPRISING SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

Solutions-focused financial professional with a strong business acumen and

outstanding analytical abilities to comprehend complex operational issues.

Creates and executes effective processes and controls to drive financial

planning and reporting requirements. Proven success with developing

business plans, financial models, metrics and scorecards that align with

company goals and provide key stakeholders with the business intelligence

to facilitate profitable decision making. In-depth experience with

consolidating budgets & forecasts, financial reporting, variance analysis,

and financial performance metrics in manufacturing, product development,

project management, and business unit environments. Successfully

cultivates key relationships across organizational lines supporting

strategic initiatives to optimize profits and cash flow. Solid record of

achievement and versatility. Strong problem solving skills with the ability

to manage multiple projects in fast-paced demanding environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Sharp Business Acumen . Manufacturing Finance . Product Development

Finance . Supply Chain Finance

. Budgeting & Forecasting . Capital Planning and Reporting . Activity

Based Costing . Standard Cost Development . Product Line Profitability .

Business Plan Development . Financial Modeling . Performance Metrics .

Sensitivity Analysis . Cash Flow Planning . Earned Value Analysis . Value

Based Management . Out-of-the-Box Problem Solving . ERP Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Bartech Group

Contract - Chrysler, LLC (2011-Present)

Responsible for multiple financial analysis and reporting projects within

engineering and product development finance. Including: business plan

development, global intercompany reconciliations, ER&D rate analysis,

accrual analysis, and managing Statement of Work financial activities.

Netlink Software Group America (Formerly AT Kearney/EDS)

Senior Financial Analyst/Financial Manager (2005-2010)

Directed and managed the financial operations and financial reporting

activities for the Supply Chain Business Unit. Successfully defined

business requirements and established key processes and controls for

reporting and managing financial performance. Functioned as a business

partner with operations and project management teams, and developed control

strategies to mitigate risks while ensuring all programs were meeting

operational, financial and contractual requirements. Created a broad range

of financial models to evaluate operational and product line cost

structures, identify cost drivers, and interdependencies across functional

areas to support standard cost development, strategic procurement

solutions, and cost reduction initiatives. Developed financial reports and

established critical metrics/scorecards that align with business unit

goals, and provided functional leaders with critical financial reporting to

facilitate profitable decision making.

Selected Highlights:

. Managed all business unit forecasting and reporting requirements with

P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility.

. Analyzed cost of operations, correlated operational and financial

trends, investigated unfavorable variances, and developed effective

operating performance metrics to monitor the progress of implemented

business solutions.

. Created business plans and models for evaluating strategic initiatives

and new business opportunities demonstrating profitability, ROA and

IRR projections under multiple scenarios.

. Established and maintained weekly/monthly cash flow forecasting models

integrating current P&L forecasts with working capital trends and

analyzed unfavorable variances.

. Developed business rules and internal controls to ensure a successful

launch of ERP systems to support Supply Chain financial operations.

. Formulated and implemented operating procedures for a newly

established, offshore accounts payable operation and managed staff

through daily tasks.

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Intertec Systems, LLC

Account Financial Manager (2003-2004)

Managed the financial activities of multiple vehicle product development

projects with projected revenues of $253M. Restructured internal processes

to document and control internal costs, tooling and capital investment

requirements. Provided on-going analysis of key operations and

collaborated with subject matter experts to identify cost reduction

initiatives to ensure financial targets were achieved. Prepared a broad

range of financial reports and program performance metrics for program

stakeholders and management. Developed targeted business plans for new

business opportunities including profit projections, capital requirements,

and required ROI and IRR targets. Prepared CAPEX plans along with business

case justification for management and board approval. Coordinated standard

cost development with plants.

Selected Highlights (as Account Financial Manager):

. Controlled and analyzed all implemented and pending product changes

and developed walk-across models for reporting the financial impact on

cost, price, capital investment, EBIT, ROI and IRR vs. defined

targets.

. Provided financial analysis and guidance on proposed engineering

changes to optimize profitability and ROA.

. Developed and maintained capital spend vs. budget analysis and earned

value analysis financial models.

. Evaluated supplier pricing and collaborated with purchasing on

sourcing solutions.

. Analyzed cost vs. pricing of directed components to ensure pass-

through compliance.

. Actively liaised with program management and engineering teams to

identify VA/VE opportunities and developed roadmaps of cost reduction

initiatives to ensure financial targets are achieved.

. Prepared and present a broad range of financial reports and program

metrics to measure financial performance vs. defined targets.

Cooper - Standard Automotive, Inc.

Senior Financial Operations Analyst (1999-2003)

Acted in a group controller capacity and performed a broad range of

financial management tasks for multiple production plants including

budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, and actual vs. plan

variance analysis. Improved standard cost structure to drive marginal

income and operational reporting, facilitate proper inventory valuation,

increase visibility into platform and product line profitability, and align

quoting with manufacturing costs. Provided consultation to plant

management on all accounting matters, and identified financial and

operational risks. Defined requirements to facilitate successful

conversions of payroll processing and financial reporting systems.

Formulated business rules and coordinated the implementation of a shop

floor reporting system.

Selected Highlights:

. Standardized the Chart of Accounts and operational controls to

facilitate consistent financial reporting across divisions.

. Analyzed manufacturing cost drivers and cost activities to support

development of standard costs and annual overhead rates, drive the

budgeting process, and establish benchmarks for measuring financial

performance.

. Interfaced with plant management to establish annual operating plans,

and 3 year strategic plans.

. Analyzed financial results and provided root cause variance reporting

on product line, departmental and operational levels, fixed and

variable overhead absorption, and budget vs. actual Balance Sheet

analysis.

. Collaboratively worked with various cross-functional teams to address

unfavorable operating variances and developed the financial roadmap

models to document and monitor cost reduction initiatives.

Career Note: Additional experience as a Cost Analyst for Collins and

Aikman, Manager of Financial Services for American Speedy Printing Centers,

Inc., and Assistant Branch Manager for Comerica Bank

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Accounting - Walsh College of Accountancy and Business

Administration

Bachelor of Arts in Economics - University of Michigan - Dearborn

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Suite, Hyperion, Navision, QAD, JD Edwards, and Oracle Discover

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