KEVIN R. PELKEY, CPA
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
abnek2@r.postjobfree.com
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Results oriented Senior Finance Manager with a track record of success in a
high performing team based environment. Diversified experience providing
financial leadership and decision support analysis for global new product
initiatives, business development, marketing, manufacturing and R&D.
Specific areas of expertise include:
Financial Planning & Analysis Financial Modeling / Global New Products
Management Reporting Business Development / External
Opportunities
Forecasting / Cost Center Business Integration
Management
Brand Financial Support Internal Audit & Controls
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COVIDIEN, INC. (US SURGICAL), North Haven, CT Current
Business Development Finance Manager - Contract Position
Develop financial models for acquisition and licensing opportunities for US
Surgical, a $2B Covidien subsidiary and global leader in the medical device
industry. Lead development and analysis of the business case, partner with
key operating groups to obtain and validate modeling assumptions, conduct
on-site due diligence, and support business integration.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON, INC., Morris Plains, NJ 2006 - 2008
Senior Finance Manager
Performed business integration projects during a one year transitional role
following J&J's acquisition of Pfizer Consumer HealthCare in December 2006.
> Led the transition of global royalty agreements previously administered
by Pfizer shared services. Identified and resolved tax issues resulting
in annual savings of $120,000.
> Managed disbursements, receipts and accounting for 20 domestic
transitional service agreements between Pfizer and J&J with an annual
value of $15MM.
> Supported the integration of Pfizer revenue cycle processes and systems.
PFIZER, INC., Morris Plains, NJ / NY, NY 1993 - 2006
Senior Finance Manager, Global Brand Management (2000 - 2006)
Provided financial leadership for a wide range of business building, cost
savings, and innovation initiatives supporting $900MM Listerine franchise.
> Led financial evaluation and development of global business case for
Listerine new products, including Mouthwash, PocketPaks, and Whitening
Strips, resulting in;
. Introduction of over 25 projects into the R&D new product pipeline
with total sales potential exceeding $1B.
. Commercialization of 6 Mouthwash line extensions; global rollout of
PocketPaks and 3 line extensions in over 35 geographies; recent launch
of Whitening Strips.
> Performed financial modeling and analysis as a member of licensing and
acquisition teams.
> Coordinated planning process for global new products; designed templates
and reports; analyzed and validated market submissions; contributed to
plan books and management presentations.
> Managed planning, budgeting and forecasting for $10MM annual spending on
departmental overheads and a portfolio of market research and consulting
projects.
> Performed monthly global sales analysis and issued management reports and
commentary; developed and implemented global brand P/L reporting tools
and managed the annual brand P/L reporting process.
> Conducted/supported analysis involving product costs, pricing, sourcing,
capital investments and long term strategic planning.
Financial Marketing Manager (1997 - 2000)
> Served as the primary financial support role within cross-functional
brand teams for Desitin, Rid and Bain de Soleil.
> NY HQ liaison with manufacturing plant in Parsippany, NJ.
> Performed planning, analysis, forecasting and management reporting in
support of R&D.
> Implemented R&D project reporting system; developed project code block;
designed custom reports; performed user training/orientation; created web-
based reference materials.
Senior Corporate Internal Auditor (1993 - 1997)
> Conducted financial and operational reviews of domestic and international
operations, including the Pharmaceutical, Animal Health, Medical Device
and OTC businesses.
> Performed acquisition due diligence, financial system reviews, fraud
investigations and special projects.
> Extensive travel to international markets.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (formerly Coopers & Lybrand), Albany, NY 1991
- 1993
Senior Auditor, CPA
PANNELL KERR FORSTER, Boston, MA
1988 - 1991
Auditor, CPA
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, College of Business Administration, Boulder, CO
MBA in Finance
SAINT LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, Canton, NY
BA in Economics