Cost Accounting Financial Analyst
Resume:
Christopher W. Shelton
E-mail: *******************@*****.***
Phone: 540-***-****
Salem, VA 24153
PROFESSIONAL SUMMMARY
Results-driven and proactive Senior Financial Analyst with 15+ years’ experience in financial planning, budgeting, and statistical modeling. Masterful in operations management, general ledger reconciliation, and process improvement, showcasing a comprehensive skill set in nurturing financial adherence. Effective communicator and creative problem-solver, committed to efficient and cost-effective resource management.
1Proficient in using technology to enhance data and information management.
2Expert in the use of Excel and Access to analyze data and automate reporting
3Expert in fully utilizing ERP systems and making the most of them
4Committed to implementing quality improvement techniques that drive business operations to success.
KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Finance: Financial Analysis (Sales and Cost), Inventory analysis and accounting, Standard Costing, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling
Operations: Vendor Management, Inventory Planning and Control
Computers: Lawson, Margin Minder, SAP, JD Edwards, MS Dynamics SL, AS400, Word, PowerPoint, Hyperion, M1, SQL, APT
Advanced user of Excel and Access
Other: Statistical Modeling/Analysis, ad hoc reporting and analysis
SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Effectively worked cross functionally with Finance and Operations to begin full utilization of the ERP system driving improved data collection
Effectively bridged the gap between Finance and Manufacturing to fully utilize the ERP system and begin using the MRP system improving scheduling and materials management
Oversaw the automation of the annual physical inventory, improving accuracy and reducing the time and cost of the process.
Automated the production of Daily Sales Reporting, reducing the time to update, and improving the accuracy.
Extensive Financial and Operational auditing experience.
Subject matter expert on APT Statistical Modeling Tool
Have been formally recognized by company rewards system for various accomplishments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mincon (November 2021 – May 2024)
Regional Supply Chain Manager
Subject matter expert for the M1 ERP System
Successfully bridged the gap between finance and operations to begin full utilization of the ERP system increasing the accuracy of the data
Drove the development of a cost accounting process and policies
Drove the full utilization of the M1 ERP System
Implemented forecast methodology to project inventory needs
Implemented inventory control and purchasing policies gaining control of inventory growth and improving cash flow
Oversaw the management of nearly $30M worth of inventory across 7 companies in 4 countries
Oversaw the implementation of a robust inventory count process increasing count reliability and accuracy
Managed a team of 4 customer services representatives and nearly 15 warehouse personnel
Was the acting controller for one of the plants in the region
Johnson Controls (July 2012 – November 2021)
Engineering Controller/Senior Financial Analyst
Developed and implemented a Cost Accounting Policy using Standard Costs
Subject Matter Expert on the Dynamics SL ERP system
Led the company to the full utilization of Dynamics SL as well as the JAAMS manufacturing module
Led the company to full utilization of the MRP system
Lead person on ERP upgrade team
Developed model for creating and maintaining annual budget and monthly forecasts that fed into the long range plan
Led the annual budget process and the monthly forecasts
Was highly adept at extracting the data from the backend
Fully developed and implemented cost accounting process
Developed inventory control procedures that improved accuracy year over year
Developed physical inventory process and plan that improved count reliability and reduced time to count
Assumed the Controller role for the Engineering/R&D Department
Responsible for all aspects of accounting for a $85M P&L
Managed Inventory Control team
Support the General Manager with facilities management
Chaired the safety committee
Acting trade compliance manager
Advance Auto Parts (April 2009 – July 2012)
Senior Financial Analyst
Developed method of evaluating investments that was deemed best practice within the company
Developed statistical model for allocating budgets to the 3,500 retail stores
Had regular meetings with the EVP to discuss performance of initiatives and investments
Subject matter expert on APT Statistical Modeling tool
Presented examples of work performed at a national conference of super users
Provided decision support and insights into the success and profitability of business cases that wer being tested throughout the company
Did benchmarking and test vs control analysis to determine the impact of economic trends on various segments of the company
Worked closely with FP&A team to develop departmental budgets as well as sales and GM targets
MW Manufactures (May 2006 – April 2009)
Senior Cost Analyst .
Acted as controller of a manufacturing plant that generated $300M+ in revenue
Automated production of the Daily Sales Report improving accuracy and reducing time to update
Automated the calculation and posting of Cost of Goods Sold improving accuracy and reducing time to update
Developed ways of extracting data directly from the ERP system, eliminating the need for duplicate data entry
Implemented process changes in the physical inventory that improved accuracy and reduced count times
Planned an oversaw the quarterly physical inventory
EDUCATION
Authentic Leadership Development – Harvard Business School, Boston Massachusetts
Bachelors of Business Administration - Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia. Concentration in Accounting
Associates in Science, Business Administration - Virginia Western Community College.
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