Management Sales

LEV GORBOUNOV MBA, CMA

Tel 647-***-****, e-mail: **********@******.***

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Finance, Analytics and Performance Expert. Management Solutions Provider

Analytical mind focused on business efficiency and profitability through research, analysis, design and delivery of effective management tools.

Core Competencies:

Analytics, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Case, Business Intelligence, Business Planning, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Decision Support, Investment analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Management Consulting, Managerial Finance, Market Research, Metrics, New Business Development, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Profitability, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

Skill Set Summary

Finance and analytical

Expert in compiling, verifying, analyzing, interpreting and disseminating critical financial and operational data to all major stakeholders; Experience in supporting operations to improve efficiency, automation, transparency and reporting.

Data Management

Knowledge and experience with various systems in data intensive environments. Successful collection, integration, processing, and interpretation of complex data

Communication skills

Emphasis on comprehensive and effective communication to build cross functional relationships both internally and externally, develop strategic partnerships and provide advice at all levels of management.

Software/Systems: Microsoft Office (Expert in Excel), MS Project and Visio, SharePoint, Anaplan, Visual Basic, SQL, SAP (BW), JD Edwards, Planisware, Spotfire, Cognos, Epicor, Tableau, Hyperion

Professional Experience

ALCON/Novartis 02/2018-06/2019

Consultant/Analyst (contract), PMO R&D

●Created Reports, Dashboards, Analytics and Algorithms for Resource Forecasting;

●Designed, developed and maintained the tools, templates, guides and outputs that Project Managers, Core Teams, Functions and Franchises to develop consistent, high quality, best in class project plans and manage project portfolios;

●Worked with IT and/or vendor, as appropriate, to design/configure PPM systems to improve operational efficiency and utilization. Integration with R&D Finance;

●Implemented tools and processes to monitor and report PPM (Planisware) System health KPIs related to performance, availability and usability;

●Provided hands-on knowledge on Project Portfolio Management system and processes;

●Responsible for Incident management, Problem Management and Service Management.

●Planisware administrator with hands-on development/deployment experience coupled with end-user training;

●Liaised with vendor or the IT department, for escalated issues. Data integration;

ASTELLAS 07/2017-12/2017

Consultant (contract), PMO, Drug Development Project Management

Responsible for improvement and effectiveness of Global Project Managers by providing analytical support and efficient, best practice methodology

●Developed, presented and implemented innovative Operational Dashboard and Metrics to reflect driver base economics of projects by comparing long, short term forecasts with actuals (both financial and operational, Anaplan, Excel);

●Proposed and developed a knowledge sharing library to bring and standardize best practices in reporting and analysis;

●Monitored Global Portfolio Indicators; analyzed gaps to identify trends to speed up development;

●Designed and implemented a Global Portfolio analysis tool to highlight projects and activities that are not as forecasted or budgeted (Portfolio Economics, Anaplan, Planisware);

●Created various styles of ad hoc analytics to facilitate strategic decision making;

●Introduced the combined Project Risks, Objectives analysis and their financial impact;

AMGEN – Thousand Oaks, CA 01/ 2015- 07/2017

Principal Business Analyst (contract), Clinical Study Planning, RFG group

Responsible for generating quarterly forecasts and analytics for GDO (Global Development Operations), the largest drug commercialization organization in R&D

●Planned and executed resource forecasting outputs and analysis that will provide interpretation of demand changes to functional stakeholders. Facilitation of forecasting reviews with functional stakeholders. Improved efficiency by 60%;

●Developed and implemented various analytical tools to provide more insight and efficiency in understanding trends, clinical studies, and program impact. Created ad hoc scenario resource forecasting analysis to support functional management, finance and process improvement initiatives (Excel);

●Liaised with multiple stakeholders to align data assumptions. Defined requirements for algorithms design. Tracked key portfolio metrics. Developed application enhancements and configurations (portfolio filters, scenario versions, and reporting styles) to drive process efficiencies. Coordinated the impact analysis and modeling for driver changes that apply business insights to improve predictability and embed process efficiencies;

●Provided input and support for team and stakeholders and influence strategy and priorities for system enhancements and integrations to meet business needs ( Anaplan, Tableau, Spotfire);

●Stayed abreast of latest developments in planning and forecasting applications and methodologies to contribute to advances in resource forecasting (continuous improvement);

Consulting (Web app & Consulting) – North America 02/ 2011- 12/2014

Principal, Business Analytics

Developed and implemented various analytical tools and business solutions for clients, including web based solutions

●Developed and implemented investment analysis, strategy, business plan and revenue models for a web based transactional business with objective to maximize revenue considering internal customer behavior, competition and market conditions. The pricing model embraced a combination of fees: flat, per transaction, subscription, intro discounts, contract longevity that can be adjusted accordingly based on actual data. Currently over 300 thousand users;

●Preparation and presentation of budget, strategic plans, projections (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), and milestones for few businesses and projects to Private Equity Investors. Identified and created dynamic model to measure actual operational results against projections including key factors of success. ROI, NPV and breakeven assessments for various initiatives;

●Implemented a proprietary and sophisticated bidding tool to provide immediate pricing for complex software and hardware implementation. The model allows to take in consideration multiple factors such as costs, configuration, volumes, timing, discounts and qualitative parameters to calculate break even, margins and sales prices, The model interface was designed to be used by Sales for presentation to customers and multiple what if scenarios;

The approach has become a part of best practice for ERP implementation.

●Designed a pricing and analytical model for high volume transactional business where existing customer base was segmented based on GLEN (Growth, Lost, Erosion, New) or RFM ( Recency, Frequency, Money) patterns. New customer pricing depended on assigning the customer to a certain customer category with similar characteristics. The model allowed some adjustments of the master profiles based on input from Sales and Marketing;

●Developed and implemented a multi-dimensional contact management reporting tool by undertaking comprehensive business needs assessments and analysis of complex business requirements. Full cycle business analysis (from external business requirements to delivery cost), focus on management reporting including variances, projections, metrics etc;

Menu Foods - Mississauga, Ontario 02/2009 - 12/2010

Sr. Manager, Finance and Business Controls

Led company efforts in performance management and strengthening financial control (CFO SOX certification) and integrity; Reported to CFO and VP of Finance

●Managed a team of 5 employees as a business partner for other departments. Responsible for personnel development and assessment. Led a cross functional team of diverse professionals for special projects

●Prepared various business cases and models to address operational and financial issues: GAP, SWAT, Investment analysis, P&L, cost benefit analysis. Resulted in optimizing the Finance department and operations;

●Designed and implemented automated management reports and score cards. Reports delivery was cut in half with improved quality and business insights;

●Completed financial and analytical modeling to drive quantitative and qualitative input to support business decisions and/or opportunities assessment (5 year strategic plan, business unit cost-benefit analysis).

●Transformed business processes and projects to improve interdepartmental cooperation, communication and accountability to increase efficiency, control, and automation. Executive summaries and insight. ERP and other systems exposure. Increased ECM utilization across the company and deployed forecasting and other processes in JDE;

●Published and implemented new policies and procedures re: of corporate business and IT resources;

BELL SYMPATICO -Toronto, Ontario 03/ 2007 - 12/2008

Associate Director, Finance & MIS

Finance business partner supporting Sales and Marketing and business transformation initiatives. Participated in cross functional projects.

●Advised, analyzed, and optimized pricing structure and returns on marketing initiatives;

Discovered deficiencies in data that led to complete reassessment of data analysis; implemented a new approach for variance analysis;

●Development and design of Management Reporting & Analysis Process (Actuals, Forecasting, Planning, Month End, Scorecard, Metrics etc.) for decision making through systems integration, modification and alignment of financial and operational data, FMO(Future Mode of Operation);

●Managed a team of 4 employees. Responsible for coaching and assessment;

●Prepared and modeled Executive Summary set of reports and analytical tools;

●Designed financial presentations and reports for senior management and Executive team, highlighting most relevant and important findings;

●Facilitated multiple stakeholders by requirements gathering and analysis, workflow definition, financial modeling, risk assessment. Business library definition; financial and operational data mapping and design

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Graduated with Excellence

Hult International Business School (former Arthur D. Little School of Management) Boston, Massachusetts

Master of Science, Graduated with Distinction

MIET (Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering) Moscow, Russia

CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CFM (Certified in Financial Management), New Jersey, USA

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