Management Manager

JAY V. CAVEY

**** *. ******* ****** #* ( Chicago, Illinois 60640

773-***-**** ( *******@***.***

FINANCE

Operations ( Business Analysis ( Financial Planning & Analysis

Proven finance operations manager with unparalleled experience in global

project management, change management leadership and process improvement.

Adept in budget planning and development. Proficient in data analysis and

forecasting.

. Developed operating budgets for 4 distinct $30M+ entities.

. Established and monitored annual operating/capital budgets for $3B

Americas operations.

. Directed operations for $90M financial systems technology transformation

project.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Support & Reporting ( Global Finance ( Treasury

Analysis & Control

Operations Management ( Data Analysis ( Process Improvement ( Team Training

Change Management ( Budget Planning & Development ( Global Pricing Systems

Management

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EDELMAN, INC., Chicago, Illinois ( March, 2009 - September, 2009

Business Analyst for Global Financial Systems

Developed and led Business Support Group. Oversaw coordination of IT and

global finance organization to provide production support of global

financial systems. Liaised with senior-level executives to establish

business-critical requirements and translate into production. Collaborated

with IT to develop finance intelligence tools and systems. Developed change

management process to review, approve and drive efficiency. Managed

performance and development of staff.

Major Contributions:

. Developed/implemented wide-range support network for real-time

performance, testing and training feedback.

. Led senior-level Change Advisory Board to review, prioritize and monitor

change process and provide managerial feedback.

. Boosted efficiency and business process effectiveness and issue

resolution by developing key metrics scorecard.

CNA FINANCIAL CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois ( May, 2003 - March, 2009

Director of Financial Services Operations

Defined project scope, approach, work plan, timelines, staffing

requirements and budgets of financial services organization. Directed day-

to-day operations, including managing daily activities (AP, travel/expense,

treasury analysis and control), project deliverables, deployment strategies

and staff development. Ensured quality of deliverables, timelines, cost-

effectiveness, budgets, and milestones. Reported to VP of Corporate

Financial Services.

Major Contributions:

. Directed operations for $90M Financial Systems technology transformation

project.

. Led reorganization project for Consolidation and Reporting Group.

. Supervised training initiatives team to identify information gaps and

implement training.

. Recruited, trained, developed, and supervised 5 functional-based finance

teams.

AON CORPORATION, Chicago, Illinois ( July, 2002 - April, 2003

Senior Financial Business Partner

Developed and implemented finance policies and practices for management

support of national client industry groups. Developed business strategy and

methodology to measure and monitor performances. Oversaw operational

management, financial support and reporting.

Major Contributions:

. Designed monthly financial statement package for industry sales leaders.

. Oversaw reorganization of 4K client accounts for improved management.

. Developed operating budgets for 4 distinct $30M+ entities.

ACCENTURE, Chicago, Illinois ( August, 1996 - May, 2002

Manager of Global Finance

Conducted trend and performance analyses of global business segment

indicators to maximize results. Established planning and reporting

functions to ensure process improvements and data integrity. Delivered high-

impact presentations to clientele on financial operations. Managed

financial planning and tax administration of partners and employees on

expatriate assignments.

Major Contributions:

. Improved efficiency by implementing global pricing system that replaced

70 stand-alone margin models with one.

. Conducted on-site training for pricing system to 800 management-level

partners and employees in 10 countries; provided ongoing support for 5K

global employees.

. Developed and monitored annual operating/capital budgets for $3B Americas

operations.

. Guided development of 300 global financial policies and directed

maintenance of global database repository.

MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM, Columbus, Ohio ( September, 1992 - June, 1996

Senior Financial Analyst

Prepared and presented annual operating, capital, and long-range financial

plans for $400 million organization.

Major Contributions:

. Produced financial statements and statistical analysis for both periodic

reporting and pro-forma special projects.

. Established goals, policies, and procedures related to the planning,

budgeting, and forecasting processes.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration in Finance (Honors)

Capital University, Columbus, Ohio

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (Honors)

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

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