MBA

ANSU O. DUALU

(Milford, MA, 774-***-****, ********@*****.***)

Veteran, Non-Commissioned Officer United States Marine Corps

Summary:

An MBA with a focus on Innovative and Strategic Management and Bachelor of Science in Finance & Economics, candidate is a highly accomplished and versatile Finance Manager with a proven track record of excellence spanning a variety of roles. He has consistently excelled in roles involving Financial Analysis, Pricing analysis, Merger & Acquisition, Contract/Proposal Management, Leadership and Program Oversight. With extensive skills in tools such as MS Office, SAP, Hyperion, Oracle, Essbase, and more, he has effectively navigated intricate financial systems and employed advanced analytical techniques to drive optimal decision-making. Notably, his expertise has been applied in diverse settings, including senior analyst roles, program management, and small business consultancy, both domestically and internationally. Demonstrated accomplishments encompass preparing comprehensive financial statements, orchestrating complex contract negotiations, driving sales growth by 42%, and leading successful teams of up to 13 members. His strategic acumen, financial prowess, and leadership abilities have consistently delivered results while navigating stringent government regulations and socio-economic contexts, making him a proven asset in the field of finance management and leadership.

Educations/Experience:

•MBA – Innovative & Strategic Mgmt. Summa cum laude Salve Regina University, Newport, RI – 11

•Graduate Certificate Global Business - Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

•Graduate Certificate Financial Markets and Institutions - Providence College, Providence, RI

•Bachelor Of Science Finance/Economics Univ. of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, MA – 04

*Leadership Certificate - United States Marine Corps, ‘99

*Six Sigma Specialist

Amazon, Charlton, MA Oct. 1, 2024 – Mar. 2026 Global Procurement - Site Manager

Provide procurement operations support for the fulfillment center, including supplier management (goods and services), non-inventory labor, flow, and space models, cycle counts, inventory management, and procurement transaction and expediting support.

- Support Procure-to-Pay execution and local sourcing activities as needed.

- Lead and develop team of non-Inventory associates to ensure building has adequate resources and is set up for success.

- Develop deep knowledge of non-inventory items and align with like buildings to drive best practices.

- Ensure compliance with network KPIs and produce regular reporting to drive improvements for the Operations network.

- Provide insight when spend is exceeded and collaborate with centralized Procurement functions to add funds to POs.

- Drive compliance of site audits, supplier scorecard and other centralied tracking mechanisms.

- Ensure site stakeholders are trained in Coupa and Payee Central tools.

- Being the autonomous point of contact for 3rd party vendor escalations on site for janitorial services, waste management, food and PPE vending, pallets management, pest control, snow removal and landscaping along others.

- Manage relationships with all stakeholders including GMs/Site Leader, Snr Ops Managers, OMs, AMs, HRM, LPMs, WHS Manager, Learning Manager and RME Managers etc.

- Ensure compliance with people management related KPIs of the non-inventory team.

- Manage and drive safety compliance for non-inventory teams during day-to-day activities and partner with regional/local safety teams for safety issues and escalations at the site level.

- Develop relationships across the building and network to ensure best practices are being shared and implemented.

- Using input from the category team, build the category metrics model to track and monitor performance in relationship to the category strategy, such as supplier scorecard and other site audits on 3P services.

- Work in partnership both internally in a complex matrixed organization and with external suppliers to develop solutions to provide Procurement support to the Operations network. Internal stakeholders supported in the execution of their initiatives are the centralized Site Procurement team (SPOC), and Global Procurement Organization (GPO) Pillars.

- Support central Procurement functions in demand identification, procurement, and inventory management of all non-merchandise items required for building operation. This includes corrugate, packing materials, labor and janitorial services, etc.

- Partner with AP, Suppliers and various internal teams to ensure timely resolution of vendor payment issues.

- Work is done in a warehouse environment that requires frequent walking around the building. You should feel comfortable working in an environment with varying temperatures as many buildings have dock doors that open throughout shifts. This position requires full-time on-site attendance.

Manage a total of 27 associates

Veterans Incorporated, Worcester, MA May 2021 - 2024 – Program Manager

•Planned and monitored the execution of various programs across six New England States.

•Created and managed comprehensive budgets for program initiatives, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

•Engaged in cross-project resource management to optimize the allocation of personnel and assets.

•Identified and proactively addressed potential problems and risks within programs, mitigating their impact.

•Ensured strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, guaranteeing full compliance across all program activities.

* Routinely met with local elected officials to strategize, increase funding for veterans

•Occasionally interfaced with regulators and sponsors, presenting justifications and explanations for our program positions.

•Maintained thorough and organized program documentation, facilitating effective tracking and reporting.

•Maintain and improve oversight of program and reported quarterly to the CEO and other members of the senior team

John Hancock (Contract -Computer Merchant) Jan. 21 – Jun. 21 Senior Analyst

•Conducted a comprehensive analysis of retirement accounts, evaluating investment portfolios, contribution history, and potential growth trajectories.

•Generated in-depth financial and management reports, offering insights into the performance of retirement accounts and their alignment with set targets.

•Contributed to the development of personnel by providing management training and guidance, fostering a cohesive and knowledgeable team environment.

•Assessed the profitability of various retirement plans by analyzing historical performance, projected returns, and associated fees.

Ernst Russ AG (Contract) Jan 20 – Nov 20 Client Account Development Manager – remote • Resolved discrepancies in accounting records.

•Monitored collection reports.

•Assisted in the creation of procedures and protocols.

•Processed payments in compliance with company procedures.

•Took on various related projects assigned by the supervisor.

•Acted as the primary collections contact for designated account transactions.

•Assisted in adjustments on customer accounts as required.

Granite tel. (Contract)- MA Jan 19- Nov 19 Financial Analyst

•Responsible for proposal preparation and government customer account analysis.

•Managed the messaging and preparation of proposal price volumes/narratives.

•Participated in competitive strategy meetings regarding contract language and schedule requirements. •

Prepared quotes under multiple large, multi-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. • Coordinated with contracts and business teams for resolution of contract issues and disputes. • Notified the sales force of letters of commitments (LOCs), credits, and pricing changes using Oracle.

*Occasionally used workday to streamline complex processes

* Workday was the do-to tool for efficient financial analysis, and provided access to better business processes

•Supported monthly closing processes, prepared expense forecasts, and provided actuals for the budget. • Supported pricing and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) affiliation questions.

•Prepared daily financial and business-related reports, covering areas such as financial and expense performance. • Led team proposal reviews, coordinated financial reporting of all government accounts, and prepared presentations for upper management. Managed a team of 7 teammates.

Small Business Consultant, Monrovia, LIB., West Africa Dec 14- Dec 18

•Conducted strategic planning and budgeting sessions.

•Established my own business that employed up to 15 people.

•Procured supplies and heavy machines from China, the United States, and Germany.

•Interacted with government officials for sanitation improvement and city management.

•Navigated the social, economic, and geo-political issues in the country.

On process technology, Ashland, MA Dec 13-Nov 15 Senior Financial Analyst

•Analyzed and reported daily sales with an emphasis on identifying trends and measuring new product growth. • Managed the pricing database and conducted daily research to improve the pricing process. • Reviewed key manufacturing finance information, including actual and forecasted details, analyzed other cost of sales, and participated in the annual standard cost change process.

•Prepared sales, standard margin, and expense forecasts, utilizing Oracle and Hyperion.

•Managed the loading of financial data into various systems and ensured data integrity.

•Prepared detailed financial projections for new products and participated as an extended team member on Product Development and Marketing Teams.

•Managed the put and take budget analysis and the development of plant volumes.

•Conducted daily meetings with senior management, including the CEO and CFO.

•Responded to special requests from marketing and senior management in a timely manner.

American income life, Burlington, MA Apr 11 – Aug 13 Manager

•Followed all agency system procedures and insurance company regulations, including New Business Reporting, Expiration tracking procedure, Binder Procedure, Marketing Form Procedure, Accounting Procedures, File Construction, Electronic Documentation Procedure, and Suspense/Diaries Procedures.

•Reviewed issued insurance policies for all transactions received from multiple carriers to ensure accuracy compared to the final Indication Proposal accepted by clients.

•Proactively liaise with operating management to resolve policy issuance problems and worked cooperatively with Client Services Staff and intercompany departments to ensure proper procedure adherence according to company guidelines.

•Effectively promoted company products and increased sales by 42%.

•Recruited and trained new agents on government regulations, business requirements, and day-to-day operations in the insurance industry.

•Demonstrated knowledge of insurance underwriting standards, guidelines, and requirements. • Monitored incoming policy workflow and followed up on outstanding policy transactions, including New Business, Renewal, Endorsement, Cancellations, Reinstatements, and Audits.

•Completed quarterly anti-money laundering training.

•Managed a budget of $3 million and supervised 13 agents.

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, RI Jan 07 – Mar 11 Financial Analyst III • Completed bids and proposals ranging from $50 million to $2 billion.

•Conducted thorough financial due diligence for potential merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities, analyzing financial statements, historical performance, and future projections.

•Assisted in the preparation of financial models, including valuation and pro forma analysis, to assess the financial impact of potential transactions.

•Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and synthesize data related to target companies, including operational metrics and market trends.

•Working knowledge of US Government regulations (FAR/DFARs), experienced with DoD contractors

•Conducted industry research and benchmarking to evaluate the competitive landscape and identify potential synergies. • Assisted in negotiations with target companies by providing financial insights and analysis to support decision-making. • Completed cost volume and cross-checked cost volume for final submission using Oracle and Hyperion. • Supported DCAA audit, negotiation, finalization, certification, budgeting process, and win/loss analysis on contracts. • Supported procurement for the proper acquisition of specified materials.

•Experience with standard defense contract types such as Cost Reimbursable (CR), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M)

•Developed preliminary scope, schedules, and prepositioned materiel quotes for government contracts. •

Analyzed government program requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley training.

•Supported international project coordination, pricing & win strategy, and competitive assessment. • Initiated and developed pricing kickoff instructions; used PeopleSoft to extract necessary data for government contract completion.

•Updated cost/price baseline and outlined compliance matrix, and updated invoices into the government system. • Supported teaming agreements, functional reviews/audits, and subcontract RFPs, and gate reviews. • Prepared/coordinated drafts, estimates, and rationales.

Granite Telecommunications, Quincy, MA Nov 05 – Dec 07 Financial Analyst II

•Supported the administrative and analytical responsibilities of the financial aspects of contracts. • Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and due diligence for potential acquisitions, assessing target company financial statements, performance metrics, and growth projections.

•Assisted in developing financial models and valuation analyses to evaluate the financial impact of potential acquisitions, including discounted cash flows and comparable company analysis.

•Conducted research to evaluate regulatory and compliance factors relevant to potential acquisitions, ensuring adherence to legal and industry standards.

•Contributed to the development of integration plans for acquired companies, coordinating financial data migration and alignment of financial processes.

•Monitored the approval process of contracts and pricing to ensure timely customer response to activities related to customer pricing bid requests, such as proposal profitability analysis.

•Assisted with implementing and expanding price management tools, and helped develop analytical processes and evaluated pricing data.

•Analyzed estimates against previous cost experience and recommended adjustments.

•Worked closely with sales, marketing, and finance operations to ensure consistent and accurate pricing reports. • Served as the primary analyst in putting together a pricing manual for new analysts.

•Trained and led new analysts.

•Reported directly to the CFO.

Investor’s Bank and Trust, Boston, MA May 03 – Oct 05 Fund accountant

•Prepared journal entries and reconciled general ledger and subsidiary accounts.

•Prepared monthly financial statements, including distributing monthly revenue and expenditure reports. • Prepared audit schedules for external auditors and acted as a liaison between the bank and auditors. • Calculated and prepared reimbursement billings and tracked receivables.

•Reconciled monthly accounts.

•Reviewed monthly bank reconciliations.

•Completed quarterly anti-money laundering and Patriot Act Certification.

•Performed daily NAV calculations and NASDAQ reporting.

•Recorded corporate actions and performed security valuation using pricing services.

•Assisted with the preparation of annual, mid-year, and year-end fixed asset accounting, reconciling asset listing per custodian records to accounting records, researching, and preparing a backup report, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.

United States Marine Corps May 97 – May 01 Marine– non-commissioned officer (NCO)

• People Management, Order, Discipline, Result Oriented Leadership

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