Financial Analyst Fp A

Suzette Downie

Email: *******.******@*****.*** Phone: 908-***-**** Location: Bridgewater New Jersey, USA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzette-downie-a44b38238 Professional Summary

Strategic and results-driven finance professional with over 20 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, capital expenditure management, budgeting, and forecasting across multinational organizations. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, implement governance and controls, and contribute to strategic decision-making in complex global environments. Adept at managing multi-million-dollar portfolios and driving initiatives to enhance organizational performance and compliance. Professional Objective

To provide leadership and support in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on capital expenditure, strategy, and budgeting, in a globally oriented organization where I can contribute to strategic direction and sustainable financial growth. Core Competencies

• Capital Expenditure Management

• Financial Forecasting & Budgeting

• Strategic Planning & Execution

• Internal Controls (SOX Compliance)

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• SAP / S4 HANA / MS Excel & BI Tools

• Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Audit & Compliance

• Project Evaluation & Business Cases

• Stakeholder Engagement

Professional Experience

Liberty Latin America – Aug 2007 – Jun 2023

Group Capital Expenditure Manager

• Led the capital expenditure portfolio across the USA, LATAM, Panama, and the Caribbean.

• Developed multi-year budgets and forecasts; collaborated with all business units, project management teams and financial accounting teams to ensure alignment with business plans.

• Delivered monthly variance analysis with actionable insights, highlighting drivers of deviations from forecasts and budgets, and prepared comprehensive board reports with explanatory commentary.

• Spearheaded SOX control implementation across all LLA entities.

• Designed governance structures for CapEx within FP&A.

• Managed internal/external audits (e.g., KPMG); ensured timely audit deliverables.

• Coordinated inputs from revenue, OpEx, and CapEx teams across territories to meet financial deadlines.

Regional Manager, Capital Expenditure, Caribbean (2010 – 2015)

• Managed CapEx planning and control for 13 territories in the Caribbean.

• Standardized CapEx procedures regionally and developed 1-year and 5-year investment plans.

• Reviewed business cases and contracts; ensured IFRS compliance.

• Delivered quarterly forecasts and performed post-implementation reviews.

• Led cross-territory training and productivity initiatives. Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Jamaica (2008 – 2010)

• Consolidating and analyzing revenue, OPEX and CAPEX data from multiple sources, preparing trend and variance analysis, developing and tracking KPI’s and reporting on performance of plans;

Act as Business Partner and collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data and understand business drivers and provided financial guidance to the respective teams to support the strategic plans of the business including cost-reduction and revenue building strategies.

• Built excel models to track and report on strategic initiatives and monthly performance reporting.

• Served as Acting VP of FP&A and lead the FPA team in the absence of the VP Head of Capital Expenditure Planning & Analysis (Jamaica) (2007 – 2008)

• Implemented CapEx governance structures, developed project review boards to track major capital investments, and established financial controls to monitor CapEX.

• Trained project managers on SAP for project tracking and financial compliance.

• Conducted project reviews and introduced and implemented staff cost capitalization policy.

Jamaica Defence Force Cooperative Credit Union Ltd. General Manager (2005 – 2006)

• Restructuring of investments, introductions of new financial products, and improving customer satisfaction.

• Introduced performance-based staff evaluation systems.

•Provided strategic leadership and planning with the board of directors to achieve the goals of the credit union.

•Oversee the day-to-day operations of the credit union

•Managing and allocation of all resources

•Financial management of the credit union to ensure that assets were protected and the value of the credit union increased.

•Budgeting, forecasting, risk management

•Regulatory oversight ensuring that the credit union is in excellent standing with all the relevant external authorities and government bodies.

• Development and implementation of policies and procedures

•Monthly board reporting and attendance of board and oversight committee meetings to provide updates on the credit union performance and to discuss plans Jamaica Packaging Industries Ltd. – New Business Consultant (2004 – 2005)

• Researched QSR packaging trends and identified new product opportunities for brands like Burger King, KFC, and Popeye’s.

• Led test marketing and financial analysis to recommend high-demand, cost-effective packaging solutions.

• Negotiated supplier contracts and coordinated importation of prototypes and final products.

• Developed and launched go-to-market strategies for custom packaging lines, ensuring brand and regulatory compliance.

• Partnered with clients to implement packaging innovations that improved efficiency and customer experience.

Cable & Wireless Jamaica Ltd. – Financial Data Analyst (1990 – 2002)

• Produced financial statements, analyzed financial ratios, and inter-company reports.

• Managed stock exchange submissions and enhanced accounting workflows.

• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries to the general ledger.

• Analyzed financial data to support the development of forecasts, budgets, and reports supporting strategic decisions.

National Commercial Bank Jamaica Ltd. – Customer Service Rep / Teller (1988 – 1990)

• Processed deposits, withdrawals, payments, and other transactions with accuracy and efficiency.

• Assisted customers with account inquiries, new account openings, and product information.

• Balanced cash drawers daily and adhered to security and compliance protocols.

• Delivered friendly, professional service while promoting bank products to meet customer needs.

Education

• Florida International University – Master of International Business (2003)

• University of Technology, Jamaica – Bachelor of Business Administration (2000) Professional Development & Training

• SAP and S/4 HANA

• Advanced MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• MS Project, Access, Palisades Decision Tools

• Principles & Practices of Project Management

• Anaplan

Professional Affiliations & Volunteering

• Board Director, C&WJ Cooperative Credit Union (2021–2024)

• Member, Future Leaders of Jamaica (2016–Present)

• Treasurer, Wolmer’s Boys’ PTA (2023–Present)

• PRO, Caribbean International Chamber of Commerce (2002–2003)

• Youth Program Coordinator, National Council on Drug Abuse (2000–2002)

• Public Relations Officer, Schools Against Drugs – NCDA Jamaica (1998–2000)

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