C. PAUL. NORTHCOTT
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An experienced Controller/CFO/COO, with a Master of Electronics with Computers and
Business from Kingston University London, a strong background in accounting, finance,
strategic planning and IT.
A key participant to support the organization by identifying and resolving complex issues and
developing innovation solutions for a business in today’s competitive environment.
Provides efficient, reliable, accurate financial reports and analysis tools for identify clear bench
marks and goals, driving business strategies in a variety of functions throughout the organization,
resulting in cost savings and revenue growth.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Accounting & financial Pro forma budgeting and cash Business planning for venture
development flow management capital development
Costing, estimating and Break even analysis and break Information simplification &
pricing even pricing distribution
Key performance indicator AR & AP process Marketing and sales
definition & reporting implementation development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRANSLINK, INC
Controller 2009-2009
Develop accounting architecture to insure 100% account integrity and accurate P&L reports for business
activities for each revenue stream providing management with flash and detailed reports for fast effective
management decisions.
Reduce direct costs by analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or
services provided with real-time variance reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
• Increasing profits by 5%
• Reduce management time by 10%
Create standard cost and estimating evaluation templates for use via computer applications.
• Reduced administration time by 25%
• Maintain 100% pricing consistency and accuracy
• Achieving 20+% profit goals.
Leverage working capital and reduce inventory levels
Reduce accounts receivable and increase terms on accounts payable.
MANIFEST MANAGEMENT ACADEMY, LLC 2008 - Present
Business Consultant/Project Manager
Interact effectively across company functions and executives to identify lost potential.
Support business decision making on a wide variety of operational matters through financial fact based
analyses identifying major cost drivers and inhibitors.
• Improve business performance to yield an average 15% profit
Demonstrate solid communication, organization and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate a positive
and friendly customer service attitude.
• Modify the behavior of employees not willing to accept change
• Develop team and individual support increasing productivity by 10+%
• Implement incentive plans based on company financial and employee performance.
Produce a business and marketing plan to define and effectively communicate the intrinsic value of the
business educating the customer by making them more aware of products and services increasing sales by
8%.
• Determine key players and their perception of value to create the correct marketing message.
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• Identify new market segments and the market share for present markets and revenue streams.
• Create questionnaires for surveying employees, management, clients, vendors and customers
and also implement interviews and meetings.
• Design market material to reduce sales time, prevent shopping and increase closing.
Train sales personnel with material and tools supporting them to increase their performance.
INTERNATIONAL PROFIT ASSOCIATES INC., (IPA) 2006-2008
Senior Business Consultant
Responsible for developing business plans and financials for twelve companies in the USA and Canada
and provide strategic leadership for management, motivating enthusiasm.
• Build a five year pro forma budgets and business plan for achieving company goals.
• Recognize the constraints and develop strategies for strengths and weaknesses.
• Identify major cost drivers and inhibitors increasing net profit from -1% to 15%.
• Develop financial accounting infrastructure empowering management with data to improve
gross profits.
• Apply lean tactics to standardize and improve processes to maximize unit margins.
• Streamline project management and other internal processes thereby reducing the strain on
resources and significantly improving customer service.
• Conceive and develop supplemental revenue streams including referrals, repeat business and
multi-channel sales and marketing initiatives.
COMPOSITE FASTENERS GROUP, LTD . 1998 - 2006
Chief Financial Officer/Operations Manager
Responsible for all company s financial plans/policies and accounting practices.
• Implement ISO 9002 certification and a CRM program in the first year of operation. Supply
quality products on time with a 99% customer satisfaction rate.
Product costing and pricing outsource from Taiwan and China to supply Europe and USA.
• Creating a competitive advantage by reducing costs by 50%
BIGHEAD BONDING FASTENERS LTD 1996-1998
Business Development Manager
Product cost analysis calculating true cost of manufacture for correct pricing models.
• Identify products making a loss, increasing and negotiating new prices with customers to
increase prices by 2x
Support achievements of manufacturing plant operational objectives to reduce costs and increase
production. Calculating tooling and machine purchase rate of return.
• Reduce production costs by 10%
• Increase production by 20%
Support marketing department by calculating the best rate of return on marketing $ enabling the
development of supplemental revenue streams including referrals, repeat business and multi-channel sales
and marketing initiatives.
• Increasing revenue by 25% with no increase in marketing budget.
EDUCATION
KINGSTON UNIVERSITY, LONDON, UK
1992 – 1996
Masters of Electronics with Computers and Business (M.Eng)
Kingston University, London
COMPUTER SKILLS
Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor, MS Excel Expert, SAP ERP R/3, MS, Office Suite, MS
Project, Visio, and AutoCAD 14.
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