Business Analyst Resume Title: Senior Finance Leader with Analytical

Wayne Budz, CPA, CGA, MBA, B.Comm

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced senior finance executive with over 25 years of progressive leadership in mining, energy, construction, and industrial sectors. Expertise spans financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, audit management, process improvement, ERP implementations, and cross-functional leadership. Recognized for analytical strength, strong business insight, and the ability to build and mentor high-performing teams. Proven record in underground and open-pit mining environments, major project development, and end-to-end financial operations.

Key strengths include:

Process improvement, business analysis, and strategic planning support

Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash management skills

Leadership of large finance and administrative teams

Entrepreneurial, analytical, and self-directed decision-making

Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders

Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

Proven ability to drive operational and financial results

Extensive ERP/financial systems expertise including SAP, Hyperion, Dynamics AX, Business Central, JD Edwards, Accpac, Great Plains, Bid2Win, Ellipse, and proprietary systems

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Audits & Financial Statements

General Ledger Accounting

Strategic & Financial Analysis

Accounts Receivable/Payable

System & Record Automation

Audit Review Procedures

Financial Reconciliations

Research & Financial Projects

Budgeting & Forecasting

Team Leadership & Department Management

Multiproject Coordination

Accounting System Customization

ERP/EPM Systems Implementation

Accounting Systems

Excel, Access, Word, Eclipse, Ellipse, SAP, Hyperion, JD Edwards, Sage Accpac, MS Great Plains, MS Dynamics AX, MS Dynamics Business Central, Bid2Win/Bild2WIN, Microsoft Project, DTC, and proprietary systems.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VP Finance

Genesis Fertilizers — Jan 2023–Present

Full oversight of corporate financial operations

Developed financial models and business plans supporting bank financing

Led migration from Dynamics AX to Business Central, including inventory, purchasing, and sales systems setup

Managed corporate insurance and all banking relationships

Implemented project accounting system

Directed annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting

Oversaw monthly and annual close processes

Implemented payroll system and ensured end-to-end functionality

Cost Control Lead

Midwest Pipelines Inc. — Jun 2021–Jul 2022

Designed new upload processes for time and thirdparty entries

Loaded job codes and project budgets into financial systems

Developed finance and reporting organizational structure

Created process flow documentation for AP, Purchasing, and Payroll

Wrote billing processes for TMPL project

Managed monthly billings and project reporting

Finance & Administration Manager

Macro Spiecapag Joint Venture — May 2019–Jul 2020

Developed new WBS and costcoding structures

Loaded job codes and project budgets into the system

Built organizational structures for finance and reporting teams

Wrote and implemented process manuals for AP, Purchasing, and Payroll

Created systems to selfassess BC PST for outofprovince purchases

Designed billing processes for CGL project

Prepared monthly financial and performance reports for partners

Finance Manager

Nyrstar Myra Falls Mine — Campbell River — Oct 2017–Feb 2019

Managed site finance function supporting operational and strategic decisionmaking

Trained, supervised, and developed accounting personnel

Ensured alignment of departmental objectives with business strategy

Provided financial/management accounting support for major contracts

Implemented tools for cost management, transparency, and accountability

Ensured accuracy and integrity of monthly/annual financial accounts

Coordinated annual, monthly, and weekly budgeting/forecasting cycles

Coached departmental leaders in budget development and cost control

Managed working capital targets and KPIs

Controller

Grande Cache Coal Corp — Grande Cache, AB — Jul 2012–Oct 2017

Led the site accounting department and supported senior management

Oversaw cost analysis, budgeting, monthend reporting, and costreduction initiatives

Directed preparation of internal financial statements and management reports

Coordinated external audits

Analyzed monthly financial performance and KPIs, recommending corrective actions

Established financial controls, approvals, and system improvements

Oversaw capital and operating budgets and EPC credit sales

VP Finance & Chief Financial Officer

EOS Pipeline & Facilities Inc. — Peace River, AB — Feb 2009–Jul 2012

Oversaw all financial controls, reporting, and analysis

Prepared and implemented quarterly consolidated plans and budgets

Standardized payroll, AP, and AR processes; developed policies and procedures

Led costreduction strategies and process automation initiatives

Managed external auditors, banking, and government relationships

Implemented monthly cost reviews and cash forecasting

Directed acquisition integration and asset management

Negotiated supplier pricing and implemented purchase card systems

Improved project costing and integrated it with Bid2Win/Bild2Win

Recruited, trained, and supervised finance staff

Controller / Administration Manager

Western Canadian Coal — Tumbler Ridge, BC — Dec 2006–Dec 2008

Built financial infrastructure during early mine development

Developed accounting systems, policies, and teams

Led cost reviews, financial analysis, forecasting, and corporate reporting

Managed payroll, AP, warehouse, purchasing, IT, and financial controls

Implemented ERP and Ellipse manufacturing plant systems

Led integration of acquisitions and performance system reporting

Oversaw property and commodity tax functions

Manager, Project Controls & Business Analysis

Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. — Vancouver, BC — Nov 2004–2006

Oversaw project controls for a $363M CAD mine expansion

Prepared monthly/quarterly project performance and cash forecasts

Implemented Prolog cost module for project control

Supervised project controls staff and improved costing accuracy

Managed cost, schedule, forecasting, and contract control processes

Finance Manager

BHP Diamonds Inc. / EKATI Mine — Yellowknife/Vancouver — Nov 1994–Nov 2004

Contributed to strategic planning and major expansion analysis

Supervised analytical teams supporting operations and capital projects

Managed financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and cash management

Implemented ERP/SAP systems and automated financial processes

Led operations scorecard reporting and KPI development

Oversaw corporate consolidation using SAP and Hyperion

Ensured tax compliance, royalty filings, and property assessments

Supported global subsidiaries and financial close processes

Project Accountant

PCL Constructors Northern Inc. — Yellowknife, NT — Mar 1989–1995

Maintained project accounting records, including AP, AR, and payroll coordination

Reconciled completed jobs and tracked costs vs. revenue

Analyzed vendor accounts and prepared financial reports

EDUCATION

MBA — Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) — Alberta

Bachelor of Commerce — University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB (Major: Finance; SubMajor: Marketing/Industrial Relations)

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

BIDWIN 1 & 2

Hyperion

SAP

Sage

MS Dynamics AX

MS Dynamics GP

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Toastmasters Member

ZIP (Zero Incident Process)

Budget & Forecasting — Canadian Management Centre

Risk Analysis Workshops

Business Evaluation Workshops

Six Sigma Training

Mineral Investment Evaluation Course

Loss Control Institute Certification

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