Finance Director

STEPHANIE MELISSA ZIMMERMAN

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Raleigh NC 27614

Phone: 919-***-**** *******@*******.***

SUMMARY OF Q UALIFICATIONS

A successful and innovative Finance Director with twenty years of experience in developing actionable insights through data analysis and strategic partnering. Adept in planning, developing, and implementing cross-functional process and system improvement projects aimed at driving organizational efficiency. Recognized as an entrepreneurial and strategic business partner and leader who consistently delivers results. Motivational leader known for optimizing individual and team performance through inspiring collaborative and driven teams. Strengths include: Financial Modeling Process Optimization ROI Analysis Talent Development Strategic Analysis Business Partnering Financial Forecasting and Budgeting Government Contracting Innovation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RTI International, RTP, NC 2004 – Present

Finance Director May 2016-Present

• Lead a collaborative high performing team comprised of 6 direct reports and 14 indirect reports

• Mentor and grow teams to enrich skills and bring increased value to the Institute through becoming better business advisors and business analysts

• Collaborates with and directs cross-functional teams to plan, perform and implement process improvements

• Provides strategic guidance and actionable business insights to Executive Vice Presidents through analytical data and experience, supporting $500M in annual revenue

• Develops advanced financial models, establishes KPI’s and prepares/presents executive level presentations

• Partners with business executives to develop and execute sound business cases aimed at optimizing results to increase ROI

Major Accomplishments:

• Developed earnings improvement plan aimed at increasing earnings by 30%

• Conceived of and led cross-Institute development of a new innovative one-stop financial tool to assist project managers in creating efficiencies by reducing the number of systems and reports needed to effectively manage projects – recognized with an RTI Presidents Award

• Led CFO initiative to modernize BI platforms and develop/implement a new set of analytics tools to bring finance into the future

Senior Finance Manager Dec 2012-May 2016

• Proactively provided financial oversight and advise to two business units totaling $200+M in annual revenue

• Led a high performing team comprised of 3 direct reports and 12 indirect reports

• Recognized as a leader in talent development with a focus on continual mentoring and coaching

• Responsible for development of financial modeling and execution of new business plan Major Accomplishments:

• Successfully led financial integration for a $15M acquisition ensuring a seamless transition

• Assumed leadership role of CFO initiative aimed at enhancing talent acquisition process, resulting in a new strategic approach

Finance Manager Jan 2010 – Dec 2012

• Proactively managed the largest business unit providing financial leadership and advice to VPs in support of critical business decisions

• Highly customer focused and successful in forming solid and trusted business partner relationships with VPs

• Successfully hired, recruited and on-boarded high performing employees

• Consistently demonstrated commitment to staff development, enhanced employee morale and fostered a positive work environment

• Led monthly forecasting and annual budget process including identification and resolution of budgetary risks SCS Unit Financial Partner Sept 2007 – Jan 2010

• Promoted to SCS Team Lead offering financial support and guidance to the largest SSES unit

• Streamlined and automated reporting processes to increase efficiency and value added activities

• Managed the quality of financial analytics provided to the divisions within the unit

• Provided guidance, training and mentoring to financial analysts supporting the divisions within the unit

• Successful completion of Strategic Investment Fund application SRD Unit Financial Partner Sept 2007 - Jan 2009

• Management initiated transfer to support the largest SSES division struggling with inadequate financial support

• Quickly gained respect, trust and forged a solid business partner relationship with VP

• Overhauled the position to reduce non-value added work, automated, expanded and streamlined reporting

• Analyzed monthly results and generated monthly forecasts Division Financial Analyst Sept 2005 – Sept 2007

• Actively managed and tracked division risk using various techniques including fee and exception analysis

• Produced unit level analysis used to assist unit VPs in pivotal decision making

• Assisted in monthly division level forecasts

• Prepared documents and analysis for quarterly business reviews (both Finance and Division)

• Created and implemented new tracking tools (cost to complete compliance, ad hoc)

• Coordinated Fee Deviation Process

Financial Analyst April 2004- Sept 2005

• Prepared Cost and Business Proposals ranging in price up to $120M

• Executed business requirements set forth in government RFPs

• Assisted with proposal pricing strategy and ensure requirements are met

• Prepared monthly and quarterly financial progress reports, reviewed ledger for incorrect charges, research and process corrections

• Assisted technical staff with monthly projections IBM, Research Triangle Park, NC (Financial Analyst) 2001 – April 2004 SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Hyperion Essbase, PRESTO (TM1), Cognos, and querying various database applications. Working knowledge of Power BI.

VOLUNTEER

Cub Scout Den Leader 2016-2019

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kenan- Flagler Business School Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 2001

• Dean’s List, Golden Key National Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Delta Sigma Pi

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