PROFILE
Performance driven Leader seeking new opportunity to grow career. 8+ years Leadership experience in Corporate Finance Shared Service roles with exceptional data analytics, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. 15+ years’ experience in Financial/Operational Reporting, Robotic Process Automations (RPA), KPI Dashboard/Scorecarding, Data Management, Executive Reporting/Communications, Process Improvements, Forecasting, Budgeting/Planning, Cash Flow and AR Financial Analysis.
CONTACT
PHONE: 336-***-****
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
Location: Winston Salem, NC
SKILLS
Leadership & Development
Data Analytics & Reporting
Strategic Planning & Insights
Financial Planning & Budgets
Cash Flow Forecasting & Analysis
Data Management & Presentations
KPI Dashboards
Process Improvements
Robotic Process Automations
TECH TOOLS
SQL/SSMS/SSRS
SAP S4 Hana
SAP BOBJ/WEBI/AFO
Power BI
UiPath
Microsoft Office 365
CoPilot
WORK EXPERIENCE
PepsiCo – Sr. Manager of Reporting, Data Analytics, & Performance Monitoring
2023 - Present
Lead team of 6+ Financial Data/Reporting Analysts & Influence key decision makers of business partners within organization matrix
Deliver Reporting & Analysis for AR Cash Flow, Bad Debt Reserve Requirements, Balance Sheet Recons, Customer Financial Solutions, and Operational KPI Reporting across Finance & Control Functions
Partner with IT, Systems, Process, Auditors, Internal Business Partners, and External Teams to implement and maintain BI Data Tools & Solutions
Manage & Communicate complex Data Reporting Results, KPI’s, & Dashboards to Senior Leader Teams & Executives
Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and Business Partners to build and monitor Cash Flow Forecasts, Cost/Risk Models, and P&L Impacts
PepsiCo - Manager of Continuous Improvement & Robotic Process Automations
2018 - 2023
Lead team of 5+ RPA Developers to identify, capture, design and deploy automated business process sustainable solutions
Administer and manage the operational RPA infrastructure (production and non-production environments) to ensure sustainability and control compliance
Manage projects timely and efficiently to deliver results while informing, engaging, and efficiently supporting stakeholders across all North America Team Finance Functions
Enable RPA “building blocks” for reusability synergy across teams by leveraging collaboration tools and meetings to drive harmonization
Communicate RPA Scorecard, Insights, and Inventory updates to Senior Leader Teams
PepsiCo – Finance Analyst, RPA Developer, AR Customer Coordinator
2012 - 2018
Held multiple roles earlier in career within Corporate Departments to gain critical experiences and develop skills focused on Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Data Analytics, Financial Reporting, Process Improvements, Portfolio Ownership, and Project Management
Tiger Leather, LLC - Accounting Associate / Logistics Manager
2010 – 2012
AP, AR, Payroll, Inventory, Customer Service, Forecasting and Bookkeeping Responsibilities
Implemented multiple process improvements for inventory management, AR collections, and internal business controls
Managed warehouse inventory and staff, issued purchase orders to vendors, and prepared job quotes for customers
Coordinated shipments and documents for both importing and exporting goods domestically and internationally
EDUCATION
UNC Charlotte: August 2006 – May 2010
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Minor in Management Information Systems (MIS)
GPA: 3.7/4.0 – Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Chancellor’s List or Dean’s List all 4 years
PERSONAL FACTS
Serve as Vice President & Treasurer for local youth Athletic Association
Live on Farm with Horses, Donkeys, Goats, Dogs, Cats
Married with 3 Daughters Ages 13, 7, & 2
Terry (Ty) Smith
Sr. Manager -
Financial Reporting, Data Analytics, & Performance Monitoring