SENIOR FINANCIAL LEADER

A seasoned finance and accounting professional with broad experience in a multi-plant and multi-country environment, including working in Europe. Skilled in business planning/forecasting, costing, financial and non-financial analysis. Experienced in treasury and banking management, government funding initiatives, internal and external financial reporting, audit management, ERP implementation, and acquisition due diligence and consolidation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT 2019 - 2020

Polytech Netting (Troy MI): Providing short term controllership services, assisting in the resolution of year-audit related issues, introducing new analysis and methods of consolidation. Primal Ai: Developed 5-year dynamic budget tool for AI software start-up using SaaS revenue recognition principles VEUGEN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES LTD. 2018 - 2019

A privately held integrator servicing manufacturers throughout North America and Europe Head of Finance & Administration

Responsible for finance/accounting, HR, Sales and general administration.

• Developed 3 month rolling forecast performed monthly

• Introduced new month end process complete with formal financial presentations to better explain financial performance

• Updated employee contracts to comply with current legislation

• Worked on improving organizational structure including creation of job descriptions for all roles

• Managed relationships and negotiated with suppliers and customers due to regular cash-flow challenges STACKPOLE INTERNATIONAL (subsidiary of Johnson Electric) 2014 - 2017 Tier 1 automotive supplier focusing on powder metal and transmission/oil pumps with sales in excess of $500 million Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Reporting to the CFO, responsible for overseeing monthly P&L reporting, quarterly P&L forecasting, annual P&L budgeting, capital approval process, and capital budgeting

• Developed new monthly internal reporting package and hosted monthly results review call

• Co-ordinated, summarized, and analyzed P&L forecasts and budgets

• Analyzed capital forecasts/budgets and capital project submissions

• Initiated pursuit of government support programs to assist Stackpole in its $250 million, 5-year Canadian capital budget. Successful in achieving $24.3M in JP&F Provincial grants, as well as approximately $200,000 in training and hiring funding.

MULTIMATIC MECHANISMS (div of Multimatic Inc) 2013 - 2014 A privately held tier 1 automotive supplier of mechanisms with sales in excess of $300MM Group Controller (VP Finance)

Reporting to the Group Vice-President, responsible for overseeing the financial and kpi performance, quoting, and consolidation of 4 plants globally.

• Developed business plans for two new Asian joint ventures launching in 2014 including the development of burden rates to support customer quotes. Reviewed financial aspects of all customer quotes as well as developed burden rates for joint venture quotes.

Kitchener, ON

M: 519-***-****

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EDWARD J. BUGEJA, BBA, CPA CMA

• Co-ordinated the establishment of a new branch plant in China, including the development of its business plan and burden rates.

• Reworked business plan of the existing China plant to reflect the expected costs after moving to its new location. VEUGEN INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES LTD. 2012 - 2013 (contract) A privately held integrator servicing manufacturers throughout North America and Europe General Manager / CFO

Responsible for finance/accounting, HR, business development and operations

• Developed and improved accounting processes and reporting, including re-structuring of balance sheet

• Successful in gaining new financing from BDC to facilitate growth

• Actively worked with suppliers to support the business during cash-flow crisis

• Improved HR policies and organizational structure to support business growth

• Maximized SR&ED tax credits and successfully defended CRA financial review MITCHELL PLASTICS 2010 - 2011

A privately held tier 1 and 2 automotive supplier of interior decorative trim with sales of $150MM Director of Finance

Reported to the President and CEO, responsible for IT, Accounting and all financial functions (Treasury, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Ad-hoc analysis, handling legal issues, year-end audit, tax matters) including, and regular filings to Ontario government in support of company’s participation in NGOJF program

• Cleaned up balance sheet of unjustified balances ($2.5 million)

• Secured refunds of over $80K of HST/PST overpayments

• Improved controls over contract and purchase order review

• Worked with SR&ED service provider to ensure capture of all qualifying projects and supporting costs

• Worked on new loan facilities with Canadian and US banks VAN-ROB INC 2006 - 2010

A large privately held tier 1 automotive supplier focusing on stamped steel components and welded assemblies with sales of $500MM. Corporate Controller (2009 to 2010)

In addition to the Group Controller expanded portfolio to include the Corporate office which involved Annual Audit co- ordination, budgeting/forecasting and analysis, and consolidations

• Supported due diligence by acquiring firm through working with their auditors and due diligence team, while coordinating the annual audit

• Implemented new Consolidations software, consolidated newly acquired plants, managed staff of 4 Group Controller (2007 to 2009)

Promoted from Plant Controller role. All Plant controllers indirectly reported to this position

• Managed budgeting process, including creation of templates and consistent presentations

• Reviewed plant financial reporting and contributed to the monthly financial package reporting

• Performed ad-hoc analysis, such as proposed plant start-up scenarios

• Formed an integral part of due diligence team for potential acquisition in US Plant Controller (2006 to 2007)

P&L responsibility for 4 plants in Canada with combined sales of $300MM, supporting 4 GM’s with month-end reporting and annual budgeting

• Drove a major overhaul of the sales forecasting system by connecting all VR serial production part #s to CSM mnemonic codes. This allowed VR to update sales forecasts on a monthly basis and was used to create accurate period forecasts to support budgets and quarterly forecasts LEAR CORPORATION - Mississauga plant 2005 - 2006

One of the largest automotive suppliers globally, focusing on interior systems. The Mississauga plant manufactures carpet and headliner systems with sales of $40MM.

Plant Controller

• Developed daily financial reporting leading to weekly forecast updates

• Developed cheque-book system for managing MRO expenditures

• Improved monthly forecasting to a point where variance was reduced to an immaterial level MAGNA INTERNATIONAL 1996 - 2005

One of the largest automotive suppliers in the world, offering the widest product line of anyone in the industry. Controller, Anotech, (2004 to 2005)

a manufacturer of trim parts using roll-stamping, die-cutting, injection moulding and anodizing processes with sales of $80MM.

• After repatriating from Belgium, assigned to manage the financial aspects of shutting down a GTA facility. Provided regular month-end reporting, set up and wind down of provisions, and communicated with anxious suppliers. Negotiated to save thousands of dollars on various lease terminations. Controller, Belplas Industries NV (Belgium), (2000 to 2004) a manufacturer of bumper systems, with 400 employees at two facilities; sales of in excess of EUR 100MM.

• Managed Finance, Sales Administration, and IT functions, totaling 7 staff members

• Successfully defended plant in customer tooling audit avoiding any potential givebacks

• Developed cost minimizing approaches to dealing with customer price givebacks

• Led Working Capital Improvement team; reduced inventory levels and improved credit terms with suppliers

• Performed new business case analyses, as well as developing pricing for quoting new business

• Developed new costing methodologies for both manufacturing and assembly/sequencing facilities that was used to negotiate higher prices from the customer, enabling the assembly/sequencing facility to turn a profit.

• Led ERP (MFG.pro) implementation project at assembly/sequencing facility; resulted in the reduction of 1 FTE

• Led SOX implementation projects at both facilities, worked with KPMG and internal staff to document and then create solutions to shortcomings

Sales Administrator, Belplas Industries NV, (Belgium), (1999 to 2000) Acting Controller, (1998 to 1999), Financial Accountant, (1996 to 1998), Polycon Industries EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Treasurer, Les Marmitons Waterloo Region (Men’s Culinary Club raising funds for local initiatives including scholarships at Conestoga College)

• Chartered Professional Accountant (2014), Ontario, Canada

• Sessional Instructor, University of Guelph, Department of Business, 2013

• The Controllership Program: Operational Skills (2010), CICA

• Certified Management Accountant (1998), Ontario, Canada

• Various Courses and Seminars through the Society of Management Accountants of Ontario including IFRS, Financial Risk Management and various other seminars to support CPLD requirements

• Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Co-op), Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

(1992)

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