Manager Financial
Resume:
Frantz Barjon
Greensboro, NC. 27406
Cell: 818-***-****
Hm: 336-***-****
Email: ********@***.***
SKILLS:
Experienced and goal oriented Financial Professional with a demonstrated
track record in directing the preparation and analysis of Financial Reports
used as guidelines by Senior Management. Tactical and strategic expertise
in maximizing efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial
systems and implementation of Process improvement. Strong ability in multi-
tasking and developing the financial management team through training and
coaching. High-level proficiency in spreadsheets and database applications
such as: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Oracle, Hyperion, Lawson,
Peoplesoft Financial, Lawpack and SAP. Core competencies include:
Budget Preparation and Revenue Forecast and Financial Systems
Forecast Recognition Planning and
Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Integration
Financial and Statistical Variance Analysis Business Process
Analysis accompanied With Clear Design
Short Term and Mid-Range Explanations and Footnotes Technical Writing
Planning Project Management
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
Finance Director
Mar 2007- Oct 2009
Fox Walden-Marketing and Distribution
o Provide oversight to Assistant Controller and Finance Manager
o Direct the budgeting process for theatrical releases (P&A) as well as
overhead
o Support the business unit in strategic and tactical planning by providing
and presenting business cases for improvement and higher efficiency.
o Responsible for establishing financial control within the department by
working with key players at the corporate level as well as outside
stakeholders in order to create processes that drive productivity.
o Directly supervise a staff of four comprised of a Finance Manager, a
Senior Accountant, a Financial Analyst and a Finance Coordinator.
o Negotiate and Manage contractual agreements to insure the financial
implications are properly reflected in the P&L, clearly understood and
adhered to.
o Direct the monthly closing process complete with P&L statements, balance
sheet, budget variance analysis accompanied with concise explanation.
o Lead all financial resource planning activities, including the
development and implementation of new financial systems that improve
productivity.
o Present monthly financial results to corporate and several division heads
and, when necessary, make recommendations for operational improvements.
o Manage AP, AR as well as employee T&E refund process to make sure all
related company rules are applied correctly.
o Manage the department Purchasing Card and assure that Sarbanes Oxley
rules are adhered to.
o Prepare ad hoc analyses and work on special project as needed, I.e. lease
vs. buy analysis, project ROI, NPV and their impact on P&L and Cash flow
etc.
Director- Finance
1998-Mar 2007
Warner Bros., Burbank, CA
Corporate Marketing and Advertising.
o Coordinate and manage the annual and long-term strategic plans as well
as the quarterly forecast.
o Prepare and maintain the departmental overhead budget as well as all
Ad/Pub budgets for the domestic TV shows.
o Develop and manage financial processes, financial systems resources
and create analytical tools and other internal controls.
o Work with MIS and outside sources to develop new systems and software
that will enable the department to operate more efficiently.
o Perform quarterly budget forecast and monthly budget variance
analysis.
o Develop financial models and perform competitive analyses as requested
to help senior management make business decisions
o Prepare labor rate analysis and consult with supervisory personnel
regarding problems and propose solutions.
o Implement and manage inter- departmental costs allocations and charge
back procedures.
o Assist in preparing all capital budget expenditure plans, including
cost savings analysis; track all expenditures and develop report
protocols that help management fully utilize all approved funds.
o Serve as Financial Advisor and Budget consultant to internal Operating
Division heads
o Provide Audit Support to internal as well as external Audit Groups
o Work with Consultants to help re-allocate internal resources and re-
engineer processes.
o Assures compliance with Sarbanes Oxley rules by monitoring accounting
practices within the department.
o Represent the business unit in all matters related to SAP usage,
including but not limited to; first line of support for end users. Act
as liaison between CFI Production Support and end user community,
provide input for system enhancements, conduct and approve user
acceptance testing for enhancements, attend monthly super user
workshops and round table discussions.
Budget Manager
1994-1998
DreamWorks SKG, Glendale, CA
o Established and implemented budget and financial guidelines for the
MIS Department to facilitate internal control.
o Prepared the annual budget and quarterly budget reforecast for
corporate MIS
o Developed analyses, made presentations and responded to all inquiries
related to the financial results of the department for senior
management.
o Provided ongoing financial planning assistance to the department
heads.
o Prepared budget variance analysis reports accompanied with clear and
concise explanations.
o Reviewed departmental monthly J/E including overhead allocation
entries to assure accuracy.
o Responsible for all aspects of quarterly financial statements,
supporting schedules and narratives.
o Build financial models to help negotiate lease contracts.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
o Lead business role in the development of a new Retail Tracking System
that centralized all data and made data retrieval and analysis easier
(RDA System)
o Made recommendations which helped reduce logistics cost by 25%
o Spearheaded a Process Improvement Project complete with the
development of a new financial system that increased efficiency by
eliminating redundancies.
o Earned two awards in two successive years for my contributions to the
implementation of SAP as a Local Implementation Manager (LIM) and
Super User and for my overall contributions to the Department
respectively.
EDUCATION:
California State University, Northridge, CA,
MBA with an emphasis in Strategic Planning, 1996
BSBA, Finance, 1991
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