Financial Analyst Manager

AKASH KASHYAP

***** **** ****** **., **********, MI 48168 734-***-****

************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/akashkashyap-1167 RESULTS-DRIVEN FINANCE LEADER

Partner with leadership team to identify cost savings and drive financial performance Energetic and motivated professional with a continuous improvement mindset and varied experience in corporate finance and operations. Experienced strategist with a passion and commitment for building and managing high-performance teams that work well with the operating partners, providing guidance and strategic direction. Skilled in generating and building relationships, leveraging global cross-functional teams, and coaching team members for success. Characterized as a high performer and a transformational leader, not afraid to challenge the status quo. Financial Planning & Analysis Business Plans Budgets Forecasts / Actuals Internal Controls P&L Consolidation & Reporting Investment Analysis Compliance & SEC Reporting Risk Management Building Organizational Capabilities Team Coaching & Mentoring PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI 2004 to Present

North America Controller – Ford Land 2018 to Present Developed and consolidated monthly forecasts & accounting close, annual budgets and 5-year business plans including executive presentations and messaging to the company CFO and the Board of Directors. Directed all aspects of cost and investment analysis while managing spending on a 10-year, $5 billion campus transformation project.

• Delivered year-over-year cost reductions opportunities in excess of $10 million while managing over $500 million in annual spending by analyzing historical performance and streamlining ongoing capital requirements

• Implemented a standardized governance process between various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) teams that improved the reporting of various KPI’s providing clarity to senior leadership

• Increased working capital & cash flow by improving global profits and performance to targets, freeing up cash for acquisitions and investment decisions

Profit Consolidation Manager – Information Technology 2015 to 2018 Partnered with controllers in North America and other international business units to develop and consolidate global financial performance and metrics reporting for ~ $3 billion in annual spending including annual budgets, 5-year business plans, variance analysis and headcount management.

• Delivered annual 3% efficiency achievement across all business units by reducing cost and waste throughout the organization and exceeded company cost reduction targets

• Identified and managed Risks & Opportunities to the business and adjusted strategy and direction to mitigate the risks; reduced structural costs by over $100 million globally

• Institutionalized a process to drive improvements in cost performance resulting in higher forecast accuracy – monthly forecast vs. budget variance improved from a historical average of 15% to less than 5% Finance Manager – Marketing and Sales / Customer Service 2013 to 2015 Oversaw the global launch of the Finance and Accounting functionality of SAP infrastructure in Asia Pacific, South America and Middle East & Africa. Ensured compliance with all corporate protocols and SOX audits by coordinating with Corporate Accounting, Financial Controls, General Auditors Office and the Tax Office.

• Created financial targets and identified key strategies by driving a bottom-up business plan process to create a roadmap toward target achievement and a process to monitor progress and share best practices among regions

• Developed and rolled out cost allocation methodologies and new initiatives to achieve growth, increase profitability and improve cash flow to ensure successful global SAP & other financial systems launches Finance Supervisor – Ford Motor Credit Company 2009 to 2013 Headed the Finance Department of Global Insurance Operations within Ford Credit. Served on the board as an officer of the company for Ford Credit’s Irish domiciled Insurance companies.

• Facilitated and provided investment direction for a $1 billion investment portfolio and participated in strategy setting and investment reviews with internal and external investment advisors

• Participated on the Executive Management Team and presented key financials at Ford Motor Credit Board of Directors meetings; reviewed and signed-off on certification of 10Q/10K, MD&As and other Statutory Financial Statements for SEC reporting, rating agencies reviews and investor relations AKASH KASHYAP ************@*******.*** PAGE TWO

FORD MOTOR COMPANY (continued)

Senior Financial Analyst – Ford Motor Credit Company 2007 to 2009 Responsible for the monthly review of profits, operating costs and headcount for multiple insurance portfolio of products. FP&A - preparation and presentation of 5-year business plans, annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Championed annual Enterprise Risk Management Committee reviews to maintain adequate capitalization to meet regulatory requirements and fund business needs; initiated the annual dividend payment to the parent company

• Worked extensively with Hyperion Essbase and other Oracle financial tools to manage and report monthly close and forecasts and analyze and present variances; reviewed pricing of all insurance and fee-based products annually Financial Analyst – Product Development Finance 2004 to 2007 Managed financials for the F-Series pickup truck lineup including the Bill of Materials (BoM) and contributions to the business plan and budget development for North America Powertrain Operations. Also acted as the Subject Matter Expert for emissions regulations and the associated costs for each engine and vehicle program.

• Analyzed F-Series truck profit margins and sales volume by model, market, and region to achieve over $20 million in material cost savings by engaging the Total Cost and Value Management teams

• Managed a $800 million precious metal emissions portfolio across Ford’s multiple vehicle lines ensuring emissions compliance on all Ford brands

GENERAL MOTORS, Grand Blanc, MI 1995 to 2004

Served in various positions in operations planning, facilities engineering and inventory management in the aftermarket division of GM, designing and launching template parts distribution facilities throughout the U.S.

• Spearheaded the launch of a multi-million-dollar project at GM’s Ypsilanti facility reducing order fulfillment times by 60% and increasing productivity by over 125%

• Collaborated with the corporation’s financial analysts, buyers, purchase agents, and global suppliers while accessing new opportunities and performing risk and cost analysis

• Worked with leading consulting firms to rollout lean, synchronous and common processes to all existing distribution centers - plant reconfiguration / re-engineering, process design and improvement, manpower planning, and risk management

MAUL MANUFACTURING, Detroit, MI 1994 to 1995

Served as a process engineer at one of the leading suppliers to the Detroit Automotive OEMs. Led the company through QS9000 certification and aided the manufacturing team in reducing in-process and end-process scrap rates by 4%. EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), INDIANA UNIVERSITY – KELLEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Bloomington, IN Master of Science in Industrial Engineering MSIE, LAMAR UNIVERSITY, Beaumont, TX Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE), GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, India ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Excellent understanding of US GAAP / IFRS accounting policies

• Experience with financial systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft, Hyperion Essbase and SAP ERP

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified – Ford Motor Company

• Various recognition awards – Ford Motor Company / General Motors

• Hobbies include golf, tennis, hydroponics, and vacations with family

• Charity events, community services, volunteering at soup kitchens

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