Analyst Financial

TAMIKO R. NICHOLSON

FINANCE PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results-driven finance professional with an in-depth understanding of financial reporting and variance analysis.

Exceptional ability to adapt to complex situations and achieve multiple goals. Proficient in financial analysis,

strategic development and implementation, and preparation of financial reports for senior management review.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with expertise in developing and maintaining strong

working relationships with all levels of staff. Driven by challenges as well as development opportunities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHRYSLER LLC, Auburn Hills, MI July 2003 to November 2008

Senior Financial Analyst, Truck Product Finance – Product Financial Controls

Analyzed and tracked variable costs for future vehicle programs.

Researched financial data and prepared business cases for possible future vehicles.

Collaborated with engineering and procurement and supply on make/buy decisions.

Analyzed the effect of engineering and design changes on expenses as well as capital expenditures.

Senior Financial Analyst, Vehicle Profit Analysis – Capital Investment Financial Controls

Developed model & calendar year vehicle profit margins for Operative Business Plan development (3

year planning horizon) & Strategic Business Plan development (10 year planning horizon).

Calculated sales contributions and projected return on investment for future vehicle programs based on

discount value-added analysis projections.

Analyzed, researched, and explained plan-to-plan vehicle margin variances due to product content

changes, portfolio mix changes, and/or outside economic factors.

Created quarterly margin reporting format for CFO and CEO review that was adapted by other finance

departments.

Administrator for three Hyperion Essbase cubes – granted access to users, executed calc scripts,

managed dimension outlines.

Asset Accountant, Fixed Assets - Manufacturing Group Accounting

Duties included capitalizing, transferring, and disposing of fixed assets for four Chrysler Group plants.

Monitored capital expenditure project budgets by plant then added new fixed assets or adjusted fixed

asset basis as needed.

Verified and capitalized over $300 million worth of assets in one month for one plant location.

Reconciled fixed asset systems to ledger balances for land, machinery, tooling and other accounts.

Coauthored fixed asset procedures and guidelines for fixed asset module in SAP for the on-line help

tool developed for guidance on internal processes and transactions.

Inventory/Cost Analyst, Manufacturing Cost - Manufacturing Group Accounting

Duties included developing and maintaining standard cost for component parts.

Prepared journal entries for monthly closings on an engine facility with a material flow-thru of

approximately $90 million in material on a monthly basis.

Analyzed cost at part level and set standard costs for component end-items in annual Product Cost

Study. Interact with plant finance and production control personnel on inventory issues.

Audited and tested departmental procedures for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

25483 St. James Southfield, MI 48075 Mobile 313-***-**** E-mail *.*************@***.***

TAMIKO R. NICHOLSON

FEDERAL MOGUL CORPORATION, Southfield, MI October 2001 to July 2003

Credit Administrator, Customer Financial Services

Duties included handling, researching, and resolving customer payment disputes between Ford Motor

Company and Federal Mogul power-train plants.

Trained new employees on payment dispute process and Lotus Notes based internal software.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP, Detroit, MI September 1997 to September 2001

Paraprofessional, Tax Services

Duties included reconciling, billing, and collections of large corporate accounts.

Assisted Tax Controller with financial projections and client billings.

Responsible for creation and modification of client service authorization numbers used for billing for

Michigan Tax Practice.

Prepared & calculated monthly billing analysis.

Provided formal and informal training to staff on internal finance practices and software.

Tax Processing Specialist, Tax Services

Duties included processing and reviewing prepared tax returns and forms prior to submission to clients

and/or Internal Revenue Service.

Assisted with various special projects including computerization of filing system and staff scheduling.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration – Finance & Marketing, December 2005

Wayne State University -Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science – Finance, June 2003

Wayne State University - Detroit, MI

ACHIEVEMENTS/AFFILIATIONS

Beta Gamma Sigma

Golden Key Honors Society

Recipient of the Ford Motor Company Minority Scholastic Scholarship – May 2003

KEYWORDS

Financial analyst, Hyperion Essbase administrator, variance analysis, cost analysis, fixed asset analysis,

effective communicator, organizational skills, critical thinker, cost accounting, MBA, Masters of Business

Administration, strategic planning, cross-functional teamwork, general accounting, asset management,

leadership

25483 St. James Southfield, MI 48075 Mobile 313-***-**** E-mail *.*************@***.***

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