Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
St. Petersburg, FL
ROBERT FINCHER
Summary
Successful profit-driven professional with a proven track record of accomplishments and in-depth understanding of management needs and business methodologies. Self starter with a competency in driving multi-task projects to successful completion in a deadline driven environment. Strategic oriented ability to improve daily processes and streamline long-term operations.
Skills
Financial planning & analysis
Computer software proficiency
Oral & written communications
Strategic planning
Improving business processes
Acquisition due diligence
Experience
VP - Corporate Development (Consultant)
CNN Printing, LLC
Coordinated the development of the company's first online store, Ecommerce website for the national printing business.
Developed strategic, financial and marketing plans for the CEO. Successfully completed the company's website for customer use. Semi-Retired / Consultant / Entrepreneur
Self Employed
Initially retired due to health issues which I have successfully recovered. Active participation in business consultation, home/internet businesses, volunteer work and travel. Was ready and highly motivated to return to a more traditional and structural work environment. Executive Management Consultant
Sungen Energy
Provided consultation to the management team creating a five year plan, financial analysis, business development, funding structures and the IPO process. VP - Financial and Strategic Planning
Intermedia Communications
Successfully led multiple cross-function management committees to substantially reduce capital expenditures and corporate cash burn rates.
Developed business case analysis and recomendations resulting in a strategic alliance with Qwest Communications providing long-term revenue & EBITDA growth. Developed a restructuring plan to improve profitability by implementing workforce reduction, exiting lower margin businesses and streamlining business processes. VP - Business Development (Consultant)
Eclipse Energy Systems
Provided strategic plan enabling Eclipse to progress from an R&D company to a volume manufacturer. Developed financial planning & analysis reporting, strategic partnering, business development, performance analytics & competitive benchmarks.
9327 Fairway Lakes Ct., Tampa, FL 33647 H: 813-***-**** ***********@***.*** 07/1993 to 02/2000
Lakeland, FL
05/1990 to 07/1993
Cedar Rapids, IA
01/1987 to 05/1990
Dearborn, MI
06/1982 to 01/1987
Detroit, MI
05/1979 to 06/1982
Flint, MI
1987
Business Administration
1979
Pittsburgh, PA
Created a new minority-certified parent corporation (IAS) to obtain tier1 supplier designation. Introduced electrochromic technology applications to auto manufacturers for future supply business. VP - Financial Planning & Analysis
Breed Technologies
Strategic Planning, sales forecasting, financial planning & analysis, investor relations, mergers, divestitures and acquisitions.
Served as CFO for BSRS Safety Systems (joint venture with Siemens, AG). Coordinated the due diligence and purchase of 10 major acquisitions. Implemented an international integrated forecasting & analysis model. Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis
Norand Corporation
Developed business models to optimize product line profitability. Designed operating procedures to lower company fixed and variable costs. Designed effective performance analytics to improve monthly sales forecast accuracy. Implemented first online financial planning mainframe database. Sr. Project Analyst
United Technologies - Automotive
Formulated business unit / product line profitability strategies. Created financial models linking product sales/ margins to industry vehicle production volume/inventory mix.
Company Budget Coordinator
Detroit Edison
Developed modeling to improve financial reporting and forecasting. College Graduate in Training Program
GM - Buick Motor Division
Participated in the CGIT development program designed to gain full exposure to all final assembly plant functions (plant accounting, labor relations, HR. skilled trades and assembly line supervision). Education and Training
MBA: Finance
University of Detroit
Bachelor of Arts: Economics
University of Pittsburgh