Al Talbert

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abmzpd@r.postjobfree.com

Parker, CO 80134 303-***-****

Objective: To obtain a position that will utilize my financial reporting

and analysis, cost estimating, forecasting, budgeting, inventory

management, and report modeling skills.

SKILLS SUMMARY:

Financial Reporting Cost Estimating

Capital Management Financial Modeling Inventory

Management Profitability Modeling

Sensitivity Analysis Product Pricing Models

Budgeting

Monthly Forecasting Supply Chain Management

Pricing

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Senior Business Analyst June 2008 to

December 2009

Johns Manville Corporation (A Berkshire Hathaway Company), Denver, CO

JM is a leading manufacturer and marketer of building insulation,

commercial roofing, and specialty products for commercial, industrial and

residential applications.

. Developed management level daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial

reports utilizing corporate software.

. Prepared and analyzed monthly forecast and annual operating plan reports

for three manufacturing product lines.

. Developed a financial modeling system to evaluate "what-if" scenarios.

This system was used to evaluate pricing changes, product promotion

opportunities and make vs. buy scenarios.

. Provided standard and ad hoc reports related to profitability,

sensitivity analysis and inventory management.

. Developed a financial model which tracks SG&A expenses by territory by

sales representative and compares it to their budget. This report is

updated on a monthly basis and reported to the territory managers

resulting in $500K in savings.

. Participated in SIOP planning for three product units to determine unit

sales volumes while maximizing the most efficient levels of production

and inventory levels.

. Trained program managers in the use of corporate reporting systems SAP,

COPA, PROS, Hyperion, Oracle.

. Developed business case model including financial profitability analysis

for five capital investment projects ranging from $35MM to $65MM.

Senior Financial Analyst April

2007 to June 2008

Carrier Corporation (A United Technologies Company), Indianapolis, IN

Carrier is the world's largest manufacturer of residential HVAC air

conditioners and heating systems.

. Preparation and analysis of monthly forecasts, operation plans, budgets

and ad hoc financial reports utilizing Hyperion Financial Management for

multiple business locations in the United States and Mexico.

. Implemented automated financial reporting process to download data,

reducing overall month end close process and enhancing accuracy and

timeliness.

. Participated in month end close process which included preparing journal

entries, account reconciliations, manufacturing facility financial

performance reports and multi-facility consolidation reporting.

. Developed financial reports which allow for analysis of variances

including WIP, Material, Labor, and Purchase price. Then prepared

explanations and formulated corrective actions to address these

variances.

. Developed and maintained a system of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

and drove ownership for results.

. Collaborated with operation managers to achieve cost commitments and

continuously investigated opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs.

Field Business Analyst North West Region

October 2005 to March 2007

Johnson Controls Incorporated, Denver, CO

JCI is the world's largest global provider of integrated products, systems

& services for the building environment industry.

. Directly involved in forecasting, planning, and budgeting and product

line reporting for fifteen branch locations as well as consolidated North

West Region.

. Proactively work with the Regional Controller, Regional Management Team

and Branch Managers to improve the financial results consistent with

operating plan commitments and objectives for each branch.

. Assist in business evaluations to identify future opportunities for

improvement and barriers to achieving strategic and financial objectives.

. Supervised accounts receivable for entire division and implemented

process improvements which reduced collection days out standing by 30%

and dollar balance by $400K.

. Provided financial training and support to Branch Managers to improve

their financial skills.

. Participated in monthly branch performance reviews which include backlog

and balance sheet accounts.

Senior Cost Estimator/Account Financial Manager

March 2000 to October 2005

Johnson Controls Incorporated, Holland, MI

JCI is the world's largest supplier of interior components and batteries to

all the automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

. Developed cost estimating process for quoting new business that was

adopted by the entire division.

. Reduced new bill of material (BOM) cycle time from several weeks to one

day and improved BOM accuracy to 100%.

. Coordinated with engineering, program management and plant managers

regarding program status on a regular basis.

. Managed and achieved financial profitability for each of my programs with

sales totaling over $200MM through cost tracking, pricing strategies and

successful customer negotiations.

. Prepared Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) for each program and manage

the capital and tooling spending.

. Conducted VA/VE product analysis sessions on a quarterly basis with every

program I managed. Cost reductions ranged from 3% to 5% per session per

manufactured assembly using six-sigma and lean manufacturing techniques.

. Created a capital spend process whereby all capital dollars spent per

program were tracked. Weekly results were reported back to engineering

and management. The program resulted in $5MM in capital spend reductions.

. Worked with customers to collect tooling dollars that were over-due.

Received payment in full of $600K.

International Accounts Manager

Scherdel Sales & Technology, Muskegon, MI

A German based supplier of manufactured springs and stampings to all the

automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Cost Analyst

The Budd Company, Rochester Hills, MI

A billion dollar tier-one supplier of manufactured stampings, frames and

assemblies to all the automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

EDUCATION

MBA - emphasis in Operations Management

Walsh College of Business Administration, Troy, MI

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration majoring in Finance

Walsh College of Business Administration, Troy, MI

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Canterberry Golf Club Ambassador

Corporate Athlete Management Development Program Participant

JCI Leadership Development Program Participant

JCI Annual Ethics Certification

Karrass Effective Negotiating Certification

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