Sandra Lawrence

North Grafton, MA - 508-***-**** - adsny6@r.postjobfree.com

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)

Contact this candidate