Sandra Lawrence
North Grafton, MA - 508-***-**** - *********@*******.***
SUMMARY
Finance professional experienced in multiple business areas. Provides timely and accurate data, reporting, and solution recommendations. Manages multiple projects, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality. Ad hoc reporting as needed.
CORE COMPETENCIES/ AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Extensive Excel proficiency, SAP, Hyperion, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Salesforce
Redesigned & customized Hyperion and excel based reporting packages for over 40 cost centers to meet functional needs and audit requirements
Experienced in sales compensation and annual variable compensation
Cross- functional business partner with human resources, senior management and payroll; developed, standardized and implemented variable compensation plans.
Provided ad hoc analyses and counseling for business initiatives and periodic bonus programs
Strong interpersonal and problem-resolution skills
Analytical and detail- oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Table Talk Pies, Worcester, MA Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
Food Production Manufacturer, Bakery & Distribution
Senior Financial Analyst
Directly supporting the CFO, provided financial planning and analysis function; established comparative models, budgets, business variance reviews.
Reconciliations, cost structure analysis for inventory control, ensure US GAAP compliance.
Assisted in analyzing working capital and the management of cash flow
Full support for key balance sheet accounts and P&L analyses audit and monthly accounting follow-ups; Performed quality control checks on commissions calculations
DataRobot, Boston, MA Dec 2020 – Jun 2021
AI Intelligence Software, Services and Training
Compensation Analyst, Commissions Project Support (Winter Wyman/ Planet Group)
Worked with accounting on audits for commissions reports
Worked with the Sr. Compensation Analyst to help migration to new commissions software platform
Created, updated, and monitored Asana Issue Log tasks, e.g. routing emails to keep track of task deadlines
Audit and monthly accounting follow-ups; performed quality control checks on commissions calculations
Dell EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA Jul 2018 - May 2019
Global Leader in IT and business transformation
Contract through Business Knowledge Services, Holliston, MA
Advisor Financial Analyst, Sales Compensation Process
Managed Sales Compensation Process (SCP) for a specific business division within Dell EMC
Ensured process compliance with the SCP Plan and Policies
Managed sales commissions help tickets for inquiries related to complex functions respecting calendar & payroll deadlines
Robert Half Management Resources, Westborough, MA Jul - Nov 2017
Global Professional Staffing Service
Sr. Financial Consultant
Assigned to:
Rave Mobile Safety, Framingham, MA Nov 2017
Development & Sales of public & private security services
Analysis, calculation, and system updates
Maintained Salesforce customer database
Bard/ Davol, Warwick, RI Jul-Oct 2017
Medical Devices & Surgical Specialties Developer
Monthly close accounting entries, reconciliations and reporting for sales divisions
Ad hoc reporting, supported systems transition
SOX compliancy testing and audit
Dell EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA 2011-2016
Global leader in IT and business transformation
Financial Analyst, Marketing Co-op Finance
Global management and reporting for co-op marketing activities
Accounting and reconciliations for all North America co-op
Monthly and ad hoc reporting, training, and channel marketing interface
RSA, the Security Division of EMC, Bedford, MA 2010-2011
Software security development division of EMC
Sales Compensation Professional, Consultant
Reporting, compensation processing, and plan administration for 300+ global personnel
Calculated and paid commissions according to plans
High-volume complex plan management related to Access database
Bose Corporation, Framingham, MA 1982-2009
Privately held, global consumer electronics manufacturer
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Provided analysis and reporting to G&A management, including Facilities, Administrative Services, Human Resources, Finance, and Environmental Health & Safety
Supported fiscal close in SAP, including journal entries, reconciliations, and budget reporting
Analyzed balance sheet reserve accounts and monthly assessments
Financial Analyst, Commissions, Shared Services/ Finance Analysis Solutions Team
Managed full cycle of planning, analytics, calculating, operational accruals, journal entries, forecasting and reporting for all North American based commissioned employees
Delivered high visibility service and reporting to +1200 employees in monthly, quarterly, and annual calculations and processing all commissions and bonuses
Subject matter expert for all commission inquiries and audit and compliance support
Senior Accountant/ Analyst, U.S. Wholesale Team
Managed accounting and reporting on $10M marketing development funds program for U.S. business partners
Provided financial support to 7 business units for reporting, accruals, dealer funds, expense management, and margin/ cost analysis
Monthly accounting and analysis on P & L’s, reporting, and expenses for U.S. Wholesale businesses
Strategic partnering with business unit account leads, for financial statements, variance analysis and KPI’s
Conducted multiple annual retail store financial & loss prevention audits
Senior Treasury Analyst, Corporate Treasury Department
Managed all U.S. daily cash management transactions, reconciliations, and reporting, including lockbox collections, disbursements, wire transfers, investments and loans.
Developed processes and controls for safeguarding company cash and investment assets
Formulated strategic investment and loan strategies- U.S. portfolios
Created foreign exchange and cash requirements forecasting
Management reporting on cash flow, corporate liquidity and related activities
Accounting Associate, Corporate Accounting Department
Prepared and supported analyses of financial reports relating to worldwide consolidation
Assisted in preparation for automation of worldwide financials consolidation system
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Nichols College
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, with High Honors
Mass. Bay Community College
Associate of Science, Business Administration, with High Honors
Certified Treasury Manager (CTM), Treasury Management Association (TMA)
Permanent certification
Certified Cash Manager (CCM), National Corporate Cash Management Association (NCCMA)