Manager Management

STAN FINKELSTEIN

Mobile: 408-***-**** ****.***********@*********.***

HIGHLIGHTS:

Sixteen years of progressive and diverse senior management experience covering : Corporate Treasury and

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Investor Relations, Business Development and M&A, Business Units Controllership and Strategic Finance,

Product Marketing Support, Bookings, Revenue and Margin Management and Corporate FP&A.

Executive level management influence : reporting to CFOs, supporting BU General Managers and SVPs in high

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pressure, fast-paced, geographically disbursed business environments at a world-class Fortune 500 companies.

Results driven and customer-service oriented: ability to influence key strategic business decisions at CEO level by

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providing value added financial analysis to Business Units, S&M and R&D organizations.

Solid combination of education background: MBA in Finance, BS in International Business Management and

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Engineering.

Consistent performance across wide range of assignments: consistently ranked top performer with proven

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successes at creating and refining processes and building high performance teams. Promoted after 1.5 years in a

position at Intel and after 1 year at FormFactor Inc. Promoted 3 times in 5 years at FormFactor.

Proven leadership ability: managed teams of finance managers, country controllers and analysts across different

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locations domestically and internationally. Successfully partnered with General Managers in Asia and U.S.

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

FORMFACTOR INC., Livermore, CA (NASDAQ: FORM) 07/05 – Present

FormFactor, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and support of precision semiconductor wafer

probe card products and solutions. 2007 Revenue: $462M, Full Time Employees: 1000+

Director of Investor Relations and Financial Planning and Analysis (07/10 – Present)

• Responsible for leading the investor relations and Corporate FP&A function and ensuring the coordination

and execution of all activities in support of the FORM’s strategy and financial performance

• Served as a primary contact for sell side analysts as well as the key interface between FORM and the

investment community

• Developed and maintained effective relationships with analysts, investors and NASDAQ by managing the

flow of financial and business information

• Developed messages and materials supporting FORM’s strategic business positions including press releases,

earnings call scripts, road show presentations and annual reports

• Coordinated investor communication events including earnings calls, investment conferences and one-on-one

meetings with sell side analysts and top shareholders

• Monitored and updated information on investor relations section of the company's Web site

• Managed corporate guidance estimates. Tracked and maintained analyst’s financial models and information

on the company

• Assessed daily stock activity and reviewed coverage of FORM in financial media

• Analyzed stock performance, market valuation and stockholder ownership

• Provide financial leadership, P&L management, and strategic support for FORM’s businesses

• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range financial planning and business modeling processes for

Revenue, Gross Margin, SG&A, and Contribution Margin

• Lead monthly in-depth analysis for key profitability drivers and metrics. Articulate actionable

recommendations that maximize profitability and ensure financial targets are achieved

• Partner with the Corporate Sales & Marketing VP on assessing confidence in revenue forecasts and

opportunities and risks, competitive dynamics within the industry, and relevant macro-economic events

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Corporate Treasurer and Director of Business Development (11/08 – Present)

• Directed Worldwide Treasury Operations of the company

• Restructured Treasury function from US focused to multi geography multi entity operations

• Oversaw implementation of global Electronic Banking System and Cash Management process in 9 countries

• Managed $500M+ investment portfolio across different geographies

• Was responsible for the worldwide risk management of the credit & collections

• Managed foreign exchange hedging program by on-going evaluation of new hedging strategies

• Managed liquidity needs by negotiating Lines of Credit and any other debt instruments for company’s entities

• Presented regular treasury updates to Board of Directors on quarterly basis

• Was directly responsible for Treasury section of 10Q/K and MD&A

• Directed development and maintenance of policies and procedures across all geographies

• Was responsible for control and compliance to ensure FORM’s Policies and Procedures are adhered to

• Oversaw organic and non-organic business development opportunities

• Was responsible for driving and facilitating strategic evaluation, financial analysis and execution of

acquisitions, IP licensing, and joint ventures primarily in the US, Japan and Singapore

• Developed business cases for the potential target companies, interviewed executive management, prepared

BoD Memorandum for acquisition clearly articulating strategic benefits of the deal

• Was the key liaison with investment bankers on deal analysis and responsible for BoD deal approval package

• Led cross-functional teams in developing acquisition business case analyses and executing transactions

(Legal, Finance, HR, Engineering, Marketing)

• Fostered key relationships with external parties and led cross function Due Diligence process

• Negotiated T&C of the transaction and drove deals to closure

Director of Finance - Product Business Group and R&D Controller (03/07 – 11/08)

• Managed group of Sr. Finance Managers responsible for all financial aspects of four Product BU and R&D

• Developed and implemented business models and subsequently P&Ls for four newly created Business Units

• Drove implementation of Business Unit infrastructure across FORM

• Led Strategic Plan engagement by partnering with Strategic Marketing Organization and General Managers

on product roadmap development and R&D resources required to support product development

• Implemented competitive analysis matrix with tracking methodology and drove business decisions resulted in

development of cost competitive product portfolio

• Drove Business Units’ quarterly reviews with executive management with a focus on continued Revenue

growth and Gross Margin improvement

• Led key strategic initiatives outside of company’s organic growth plan of record

• Was responsible for revenue and gross margin section of MD&A in 10Q and 10K

Sr. Finance Manager - Sales, Marketing, Worldwide Applications, R&D (07 /05 – 03/07)

• Developed and implemented finance engagement model with focus on business partnership for R&D and

Sales, Marketing and Worldwide Applications organization

• Provided financial support for strategic R&D initiatives up to “Invention to Market Share” phase

• Managed engagement with product marketing on defining product cost structure and pricing strategy

• Partnered with manufacturing finance on roadmap for cost reductions when product enters HVM

• Partnered with marketing on TAM (total available market) analysis for new business opportunities

• Participated as equal business partner in Strategic Accounts Reviews and Long Terms strategy engagement

with Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers

• Influenced key strategic decisions related to short term volume pricing agreements for existing products as

well as long term strategy engagement with constant focus on increasing gross margins at a customer level

• Provided timely business reporting on bookings / billings / turns and TAM trends for executive staff

• Managed preparation of Operating Plan, Quarterly Update and Close processes for S&M and R&D groups

• Implemented Monthly Review of Revenue and Gross Margin by customer and product lines across PBU

• Built and managed team of Finance Managers and Sr. Analysts; worked on their cross-training, skill

development and professional growth

MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS, Sunnyvale, CA (NASDAQ: MXIM) 11/04 – 07/05

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Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of various linear and

mixed-signal integrated circuits worldwide. 2006 Revenue: $1.9B, Full Time Employees: 10,000

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – Corporate Finance

• Directed P&L Planning and Analysis group for Maxim and Dallas Semiconductor including Revenue and Cost

of Sales management for both entities

• Worked with analysts to prepare and consolidate P&L operating plan, and presented to CEO for approval

• Managed preparation of 4 quarters detailed financial outlook and highlighted major issues that require Senior

Management’s attention

• Worked with analysts and accounting group to ensure that revenues, cost of sales and operating expenses are

recorded properly, and highlight any close issues to CFO

• Participated in quarter-end close by reviewing, analyzing and understanding P&L forecast variances

• Conducted quarter-end close meeting with CEO and CFO

• Led team of 5 analysts and worked to improve their skills, expand their roles and cross train responsibilities

INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, CA (NASDAQ: INTC) 06/00 – 11/04

Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated circuits for computing and communications industries

worldwide. 2004 Revenue: $34B, Full Time Employees: 90,000

Project Management Associate - Internal Audit (02/04 – 11/04)

• Led design of risk assessments and managed operational audits of key business focus areas such as Mergers

and Acquisition, treasury operations and treasury accounting, materials procurement, purchasing and revenue recognition

• Was responsible for managing development, modification and implementation of internal controls and policies

in support of Sarbanes-Oxley §404

• Influenced and negotiated new and existing business process improvements with business owners

• Ensured that identified control gaps are resolved prior to Sarbanes-Oxley §404 compliance deadline

• Managed internal audit’s relationship with key business groups

• Developed and mentored department members via sharing technical expertise, business “know-how” and

training of new staff

Equity Finance Manager - Intel Capital (02/02 – 02/04)

• Managed multiple operational processes including Annual Plan, Quarterly Business Update and portfolio

companies’ financial account reviews

• Was responsible for $10M in annual spending budget and identification of cost-saving opportunities

• Represented division’s P&L to group’s executive management

• Implemented solid financial controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley §404 compliance

• Led methodology implementation for monitoring strategic and financial performance of portfolio companies

• Drove analysis of the right measure of financial return in Venture Capital industry (IRR vs ROI) as well as

benchmarking the returns of comparable portfolio (CALPERS, NASDAQ, Venture Economics)

• Participated in investment strategy development and implementation across international geographies

• Developed market models for investments in emerging geographies in accordance with Intel’s activities

• Managed, developed, and mentored staff of 3 finance managers in Hong Kong, UK and Argentina

Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance Planning and Analysis (6/00 – 02/02)

• Provided financial support to CFO and VP of Finance of Intel

• Prepared Intel’s Board of Directors Financial and Audit packages on monthly basis

• Managed Annual and Quarterly Close processes as well as Quarterly Business Update cycles

• Partnered with Business Units Controllers to enhance financial reporting and forecasting processes

• Led team of senior analysts that successfully implemented new financial reporting and analysis system.

• Supervised the preparation of Corporate Finance Plan Overview package for CFO for presentation to

CEO and the Board. Identified key strategic issues and initiatives at business group levels relevant to

Plan discussions with CEO. Some issues became strategic corporate initiatives

THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION, San Diego, CA (NYSE: FAF) 05/98 – 06/00

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The First American Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides business information and related products and services

in the United States. 2000 Revenue: $2.9B, Full Time Employees: 35,000

Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Business Development

• Assisted in the identification of acquisition candidates that fit well with the strategic plan

• Was responsible was the structure of the transaction and valuation of the potential target company

• Led and participated in the analysis and due diligence of acquisition candidates

• Assumed responsibility for the forecasting of proposed acquisitions with an eye towards challenging the

forecasts for validity while providing a feedback to Sr. Management regarding realistic expectations

• Developed business indicator packages on financial and operations trends for CFO and CEO

• Tracked business performance and progress towards strategic initiatives

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

ADVANCED INFORMATION RESOURCES, Del Mar, CA. 03/97 – 05/98

Business Analyst

1ST ASSOCIATES MORTGAGE CORPORATION, San Diego, CA. 10/94 – 03/97

Financial Analyst

FOX PROPERTIES, San Diego, CA. 07/93 - 09/94

Full Charge Bookkeeper / Manager Assistant

EDUCATION:

Master of Sciences in Business Administration, Finance, May 2000, San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts and Science, International Business, August 1996, San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, May 1987, Odessa Technical School, Ukraine

SKILLS:

Excellent interaction with executive levels of management

Exceptional strategic, conceptual and analytical thinking skills

Strong cross – functional leadership abilities.

Bilingual: English – Russian

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