Manager Process Improvement
Resume:
Rafael Nieves
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
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OBJECTIVE:
To become an integral part of the Management team in a Financial Leadership
role working with Cross-functional Peers to drive step level changes that
improve business results in a sustainable manner.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Strategic Planning
. Financial Reporting & Analysis,
. Budgeting & Forecasting,
. Shared Services Center Development & Management,
. Cost Accounting (Standard Cost, ABC costing, etc.),
. General Accounting & Auditing,
. Acquisitions Analysis & Integration,
. KPI/Metrics Design & Implementation
. ERP Systems Development, Management & Improvement (SAP, Hyperion, other
packages).
. Business Process Re-engineering
. Project Management
. Strong Business Acumen
. Outstanding Leadership, Interpersonal/Team Development Skills
. Excellent Communication Skills; Conversational Spanish
Finance Leader - Actuant Corporation (2007 - 2008)
. Restructured the Finance function to provide analytical support to all
functional groups as well as improve the internal control environment (in
compliance with SOX/SOD requirements).
. Developed/implemented the management reporting system to facilitate
effective decision making and improved the accuracy/quality/timeliness of
financial reporting as well as the level of value added services in
support of the operation.
. Designed, developed and deployed relevant business metrics across the
various functions to facilitate quick and effective tactical decisions to
improve business results.
. Provided the financial analysis in support of acquisition target
evaluations.
. Provided analysis leading to development of the strategic manufacturing
decisions (i.e. local versus international manufacturing).
. Stimulated key activities (core competency sourcing strategies, SKU
rationalization, cost management, labor productivity management) that
helped the business unit exceed plan sales goals for FY 2008 with a
commensurate effect on profitability and employee productivity.
. Led the design and implementation of the standard cost system.
. Led analysis and positioned the launch of the first sell price increase
providing a $1M+ profit improvement for the Elliott organization in
conjunction with the Sales & Marketing organization.
Finance Business Process Manager - United Technologies Corporation (2004 -
2007)
. Integrated Business Process Improvement (ACE) tools and methodologies
into the North American Distribution business.
. Applied Continuous improvement tools & Methodologies (ACE) to address
product logistics cost over-runs in the Florida operation saving ~ $750K
in 2nd half of 2006.
. Conducted forecasting, budgeting and other financial functions to support
the Facilities Maintenance Service (FMS) organization.
. Supported the Syracuse Based Campus Facilities consolidation project as
well as the Financial Shared Services outsourcing project.
. Provided financial analysis leading to improvements in the FMS
operational cost by $3M+.
Financial Shared Services Leader - United Technologies Corporation (2002
- 2004)
. Provided effective AR/Credit/Collections management solutions leading to
improved cash flow for the stakeholders and improved AR aging performance
by more than 50% in less than one year.
. Led the consolidation of several thousands of accounts into the CFS
organization from the field resulting in a net overall resource reduction
of 50%.
. Implemented "best in class" management control system including
performance metrics that linked corporate objectives to individual
employee objectives.
. Designed and implemented standard work/skills matrix to bring clarity to
roles/responsibilities of key positions and help identify gaps in the
organization.
Manager of Financial Process Improvement - United Technologies Corporation
(1998 - 2002)
. Provided leadership in the design and deployment of an effective Finance
Shared Service Center supporting multiple internal customers.
. Led a cross-functional team in the identification and resolution of UTC
SBS Payroll migration issues. Identified payroll process improvement
opportunities and led the implementation of corrective actions/mistake
proofing.
. Planned and launched several key shared service migration projects that
provided in excess of $500K annual cost savings. Identified additional
shared service cost reduction opportunities in excess of $1M annually.
. Led the finance team in the development of core Finance functionality,
plus supported the documentation/training tools for the Operational
template using SAP ERP software
. Supported the knowledge transfer of SAP functionality developed in the
Operational template to accelerate the implementations of SAP in South
America and Asian Operations.
Manager of Finance/Plant Controller - United Technologies Corporation (1992
- 1994)
. Led the development of the annual business plan (Operating and Capital
Expenditures Plan) and variance reporting against plan and forecast to
support the decision making process of the Business Unit Leadership.
. Established a bottom's up forecasting process and measurement system for
the Large Chiller Business Unit operations.
. Improved the internal control environment through procedural process
improvements.
. Supported cost reduction programs (including in-source and out-source
decision making) through tracking systems and costing accuracy
improvements.
. Led the implementation of ABC costing to improve business decision making
and sourcing initiatives.
Various Financial/Accounting roles - United Technologies Corporation (1988
- 1992)
. Implemented the first comprehensive Activity Based Management model in
the Business Unit leading to a part number rationalization project which
yielded significant savings.
. Managed all areas of accounting, forecasting and planning for the
controls division.
. Improved several existing processes (account reconciliations,
forecasting, annual budgeting) through automation via electronic
spreadsheets.
. Provided audit support to ensure compliance with business procedures and
identify process improvement opportunities
. Developed desk procedures to facilitate cross-training and new hire
orientation
. Automated the Financial Policies and Procedures documents to facilitate
distribution and compliance.
EDUCATION:
MS Finance - Syracuse University
MBA Accounting - Syracuse University
BS Accounting, Minor in Business/Philosophy - LeMoyne College
References:
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