Manager Financial

John M. Medlin

***** ********** ***** ******* ********, VA 20165

571-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Sr. Financial Manager

Strategic Financial Expert in Financial Oversight and Management of Large-Scale Programs, Business Operations, and Corporate Financial Analysis

Business Leader with over 20 years of experience financial planning and analysis, management of finance teams in oversight, accounting, compliance, and forecasting for government contracts and private programs valued at up to $800M each. Advise top management on all financial management issues and perform all hiring and training activities for the business teams. Create and operate financial oversight and reporting functions. Interact with operations management on growth and strategic planning. Lead and actively participate in cross-functional teams on business excellence and process improvement initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Government Contracts Accounting Compliance Team Management Earned Value Management Financial Forecasting Financial Instruments Annual Reports Program Execution Communication Leadership Staff Recruitment and Training Expense Planning Cost Budgeting Financial Planning & Analysis

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

PERATON CORPORATION Herndon, VA 2017 – Present

Peraton provides innovative, reliable solutions to the nation's most sensitive and mission-critical programs and systems.

Sr. Finance Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis

Providing corporate financial management and analysis for company with $1B in annual revenues. Work with VP of finance, CFO, and other corporate leaders to deliver financial forecasting requirements and financial statements to corporate management, company ownership and lenders.

tDeveloped financial statement modeling tool which consolidates financial results from 5 business units and is submitted to management and ownership monthly.

tActive in support of integration of new acquisitions into financial reporting and worked with functional teams to identify and implement cost savings and cost synergies.

tProvide monthly forecasting of revenue and EBITDA.

tLead creation of daily and weekly cash tracking models and and forecasting using integrating program cash flows, expenses, and financial commitments

Improved cash flow by identifying areas of weakness and targets for improvements

HARRIS CORPORATION 1997 – 2017

Harris Corporation engages in the provision of communications and information systems. The company provides advanced, technology-based solutions that solve government and commercial customer's mission-critical challenges.

Sr. Finance Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis, Harris Critical Networks Herndon, VA 2015 – 2017

Providing financial management and analysis for business segment with over $2B in annual revenues. Work with the segment CFO and Sr. FP&A Manager to deliver on financial reporting commitments to corporate finance offices.

tDeveloped detailed financial models for forecasting segment free cash flows, balance sheet, and income statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with GAAP and Non-GAAP requirements.

tMonitor, track, forecast, and analyze all business segment capital expenditures and ensure projects meet budget requirements

Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) tool for reporting and developed upload templates to be used for reporting segment and business unit financials. Mentored and trained other finance professional on tool.

Increased Segment Forecast Accuracy Rate of Free Cash Flow to within 97% of target by the end of fiscal year

Sr. Finance Manager, Harris IT Services Herndon, VA 2012 – 2015

Conducted financial management and oversight for $400M Intel, Civil, and Healthcare Business Area. Carried out Annual Operating Plan under the Business Area Vice President. Worked with Division controller to provide accurate forecasting of revenue, operating income, and cash flow.

tSupervise and mentor top-ranked Finance team of over 23 associates on key goals and initiatives.

tAdvise top management on all financial management, accounting, and contract compliance issues.

tDevelop strategy initiatives and ensure company growth as the division representative of the Finance Transformation Team, focused on company-wide finance and accounting efficiency improvements.

tLead the Proposal Pricing team; responsible for all division pricing activities, pricing assignments, and resources

tLeading implementation of automated pricing tool to increase performance and accuracy of the Proposal Pricing Team.

Met Annual Operating Plan for Sales and Operating Income forecast in 2 out of 3 fiscal years

Sr. Finance Manager, Public Safety Private Communications Edmonton, AB 2011 – 2012

Led finance team for $300M Firm Fixed Price international program for Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System. Submitted monthly financial forecasts, and developed several key financial programs. Hired and trained local Canadian financial staff on company accounting practices and procedures.

tDeveloped earned value baseline program and monthly customer reporting, substantially increasing customer satisfaction and improving decision-making within management team.

tPlanned and executed invoicing plan for more than 1,000 milestone billing events, ensuring that the corporation exceeded its cash-flow goals for the fiscal year.

Successfully managed cost baseline and program risk to earn company additional $18M in operating income

Generated cost-savings of more than $2M by establishing foreign exchange hedge and conducting all planning activities for the initiative.

Sr. Finance Manager Government Communications Annapolis Junction, MD 2010 – 2011

Provided financial management to Advanced Information Solutions Business Area. Administered Annual Operation Plan for Orders, Sales, Profits, and Investment. Conducted financial reporting, proposal and program execution support, and management and mentorship of program staff.

tOversaw Government Communication Systems facilities in the Washington, DC region as a member of the Harris DC-area Steering Committee.

Sr. Finance Manager Government Communications Falls Church, VA 2010

Performed financial management for the Harris Healthcare Solutions Business Area, providing program and proposal support to the team.

tDeveloped business plan and financial statements and projections for JV startup project focused on medical imaging for Hospitals/Medical Centers.

Successfully led cost proposal on 5 year $9B IDIQ contract with Veterans Affairs Administration

Finance Manager Government Communications Largo, MD 2006 – 2010

Managed finances for the $800M Cost Plus program within the Civil–Census Business Area. Led investment forecasting and compliance teams and performed Earned Value Management cost reporting.

tHired, mentored, supervised and trained 10 financial staff.

tZero late deliveries on over 15 monthly financial customer reports (i.e. CPR, CFSR, and Headcount Utilization) submitted over contract life.

tLed re-baseline and re-pricing activities consolidating numbers customer requirements changes without impacting cost performance or cost reporting activities

Contract completed below cost budget baseline and on schedule, leading to over $5M in additional operating income for the corporation.

Lead Program Financial Analyst Government Communications Melbourne, FL 1997 – 2006

Conducted financial analysis for product lines with annual sales of $60–$100M. Worked with product line directors and managers on business and strategic growth initiatives to reach Annual Operating Plan goals.

tSelected to the Business Operations Development Program, a rotational program for top performers in areas such as subcontract management, contract compliance, and financial planning.

tLed the development of Harris Corporation's ROI model, the primary tool for providing management a financial evaluation for all proposed new projects.

tContributed to the development of the Division Financial Forecast Manager, the primary tool to develop and submit forecasts for Orders, Sales, and Profit.

tDeveloped the Financial Forecast Manager to assist Program Financial Analysts with orders, sales, and profit forecasting.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Finance, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1997

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1992

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