Skills: Financial Analysis/Forecasting/PO Processing/Reconciliation

Sabrina M. Ward

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Cell: 708-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An experienced, results-driven professional with an extensive background in

Financial Modeling, Variance

Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Forecasting. Progressive experience in

Indirect Sourcing including internal/external customer support, training,

and technical assistance. Strong capabilities to improve processes,

maximize productivity,

and resolve discrepancies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOSTON CUSTOM DESIGNS Calumet City,

IL

Financial Consultant Jan

2004 - Present

. Manage financial functions including operating expense budget reviews,

quarterly forecasting, and management reporting.

. Create a monthly/yearly variance analysis of various operating expenses

such as paper waste, office and printing supplies,

and machine maintenance.

. Provide supplier recommendations based on spend and performance to align

growth objectives with operational and financial resources.

NEWELL RUBBERMAID, INC. Downers

Grove, IL

Indirect Sourcing Specialist - E-Sourcing/ P2P (Procure to Pay) Global

Process Support March 2013 - June 2014

. Assisted in the online creation and management of eRFx events such as

requests for information (RFI), proposals (RFP),

quotes (RFQ), and eAuctions to increase efficiencies in the sourcing

process.

. Created monthly metrics reports regarding RFx events and contract

activity.

. Managed new and existing supplier information in the Contract Lifecycle

Management (CLM) database.

. Key informational and technical support contact for internal users and

suppliers navigating the SciQuest (formerly CombineNet) system to enter/

review bids.

. Created ad hoc reports regarding category/supplier spend, top suppliers,

payment terms, and segmentation coding utilizing

SAP Business Explorer (BEx) and Spend Performance Management (SPM).

Indirect Sourcing Specialist - Central Buying Office (CBO)

March 2012 - March 2013

. Assisted A/P department in researching and resolving Purchase Order (PO)

discrepancies in the SAP system related to goods confirmations,

vendor/account issues, and missing invoices/PO's.

. Supported requistioners and suppliers by providing information regarding

purchase order status/changes/deletions, invoice payments, purchase

order/invoice copies, etc.

. Provided training and support to the outsourced Indirect Shared Services

team regarding issues /concerns regarding purchase order procedures.

. Provided training and support for users entering purchase orders requests

in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system.

THOMSON CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP Thomson, GA

Assistant Controller Sep

2006 - Dec 2009

. Audited weekly Chrysler rebate statements verifying dealer coding and

amounts.

. Prepared daily bank reconciliation reports to update dealer management

on cash flow status.

. Responsible for the monthly reporting and payment of dealer sales tax.

. Verified accuracy of the vehicle gross profit by which sales commissions

were calculated and paid on a weekly basis.

. Input all relevant data for the new vehicle inventory into the Reynolds

& Reynolds system ensuring list price, invoice, and

vehicle ID accuracy.

. Managed the system conversion of the automobile account coding from ADP

to Reynolds & Reynolds.

SABRINA M. WARD

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HSBC N.A. (formerly HOUSEHOLD INTERNATIONAL)

Feb 1998 - Aug 2003

Credit Card Division, Salinas, CA

Manager, Financial Strategies & Analysis

. Created various forecast models for a $70M marketing budget that

streamlined the planning process, i.e. salary models, hiring schedules,

and travel plan reports.

. Implemented a month-end reporting process that generated detailed

operating expense reports by cost center detail which

allowed a "quick peek" into significant variance discrepancies in the

first few days of the close.

. Prepared rolling forecasts based on prior month results and management

updates.

. Supported the monthly close process utilizing People Soft nvision reports

and query functions.

. Responsible for the marketing operating expense budget upload in

Hyperion.

Consumer Finance Division, Prospect Heights, IL

Senior Financial Analyst

. Responsible for the preparation of quarterly and annual plan models and

forecasts for operating expenses, other income,

interest expense, and loss reserves.

. Prepared high level analyses and presentations for senior management

review and discussion.

. Managed the system conversion of Beneficial to Household operating

expense cost centers.

CAREMARK, INC. Northbrook,

IL

Pricing Auditor 1997 -

1998

COLDWELL BANKER RELOCATION SERVICES, INC.

Schaumburg, IL

Relocation Accounting Analyst / Biller

1995 - 1997

UARCO, INC. Barrington,

IL

Cost Accountant 1994 -

1995

WASHINGTON, PITTMAN & MCKEEVER

Chicago, IL

Staff Auditor 1992 -

1994

EDUCATION

B.S. - ACCOUNTANCY, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Champaign, IL

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)

SAP

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Reynolds & Reynolds

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