JB Finance Director

JOSEPH L. BOROWSKI

http://borowskijoseph.resumeconnect.com

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Ramsey, N. J. 07446

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Financial professional with increasingly more responsible positions in the areas of GAAP financial reporting/analysis and sales forecasting in both the pharmaceutical and professional service industries.

 Proven record of developing and implementing automated and innovative process improvements aimed at increasing the quality of management reporting and underlying internal controls in order to improve business results.

 Excellent interpersonal, presentation and management skills demonstrated in a variety of business environments. Have supervised up to 10 professional staff.

 Strong analytical skills and business intuition. Creative and innovative problem solver who can interface successfully with top management in marketing, sales, IT, production, and other non-finance functions. Have trained non-financial professionals in accounting and financial system concepts.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:

KPMG LLP, MONTVALE, N. J. (Worldwide headquarters) 2000 – Present

(“Big Four” international public accounting firm with worldwide revenues of $23 billion)

Director Finance & Accounting - US Industries & Marketing

Supporting a $100 million marketing budget, created a specialized finance team and processes to provide financial and strategic leadership to the domestic marketing organization. My team played an integral role in the development and implementation of formal strategies and forecasts for the marketing organization. Some of our accomplishments follow:

• Designed and implemented a new financial budget and reporting/analysis platform. For the first time, KPMG management now has a system that provides monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis capabilities, seamless data integration and reporting at multiple levels within the marketing organization and for senior firm management. (Cognos/TM1 system)

• Implemented strict GAAP reporting requirements and related processes with strong internal controls supported by formal policies & procedures, inclusive of Capital Accounting, Procurement, T&E, etc.

• Have proactively partnered with business leaders and their staff to drive operating performance and act as a champion for cost and productivity improvements.

• Analyzed and determined appropriate strategy for internal staffing vs. an outsourcing alternative

• Have been an instructor for the Operating Statement Analysis course for the firm’s finance professionals. Also a member of the Expense Reimbursement Policy Task Force, which is targeting a savings of $3 to 5 million annually.

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORP, EAST HANOVER, N. J. (US Hdqtrs) 1996-2000

(Swiss based pharmaceutical company with worldwide sales $17B; US sales of $5 billion)

Associate Director Business Analysis: Field Analysis and Incentives 1999-2000

Automated and coordinated reporting and analysis of sales results for regional sales and executive management, including the use of performance metrics, competitive analyses and regional physician motivators and the creation of a knowledge management data warehouse; standardized procedures and processes for a sales force of 3,000; when necessary, challenged sales and senior management when identifying key issues and developing new business approaches and opportunities.

Associate Director Demand Management 1997 - 1999

Pioneered a new Demand Management Team that leveraged internal subject matter experts to develop forecast models for over 30 brands and 400 SKUs; Supervised a staff of five professionals and implemented training modules for supply chain management worldwide; Leader of Worldwide Demand Planning Process Team and a team member of Global Supply Chain Management Process Design Team; run monthly S&OP process.

Novartis Integration Task Force May - Dec 1996

Select member of six person project team with the task of determining portfolio prioritization by product and therapeutic area; Determined long term sales goals, optimum field sales size, and promotional resources needed to grow the business.

CIBA-GEIGY CORPORATION, NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY 1987 – 1996

(Swiss based chemical and pharmaceutical products company with worldwide sales of $10 billion)

Pharmaceuticals Division, Summit, N. J. - US Sales of $1.6 billion

Manager, Marketing Business Analysis 1995 - 1996

Founding member of new department who was accountable for providing high quality financial and business analyses to both internal and external clients, including product sales & rebate forecasts, regional P&L's, trend and competitive analyses, discounted Cash Flow/ROI analyses, portfolio pricing strategies for over 160 SKUs. Led creation of Demand Management process, development of Supply Chain Management initiative, monthly S&OP process.

U.S. Corporate Headquarters, Ardsley NY

Senior Financial Analyst 1993 - 1994

Compiled and analyzed the corporation's financials for internal & external reporting in accordance with professional accounting and reporting standards and taught a financial course to non-finance colleagues. Liaison with Internal Audit.

Ciba Pharmaceuticals, Summit NJ

Senior Financial Analyst 1990 - 1993

Established an automated financial reporting package for US Corporate, the Pharmaceutical Division and Ciba Global Management; supervised one Budget Analyst.

Financial Analyst 1989 - 1990

Cost Accountant I 1987 - 1989

As financial liaison, coordinated the preparation of management reports, including commentary and analysis for annual budgets, cash forecasts, product lines, operating expenses and manufacturing variances. Automated manual processes and developed new Procedural Guide

UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, BOUND BROOK, N. J. 1985-1987

(Manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals with worldwide sales of $15 billion)

Financial Analyst/Accounts Payable Coordinator, Internal Audit

EDUCATION AND OTHER SKILLS:

M.B.A. Finance, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey 1991

B.S. Finance, Concentration in Accounting, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut 1985

Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office; PeopleSoft, Hyperion and Business Objects, Applix TM1, Futurcast Forecasting.

PERSONAL: Member Financial Executives Networking Group. Married with two children. Interests include: Music (Professional Performer and Instructor) and Youth Sports (5yrs - President Ramsey Soccer Association, Licensed Soccer Coach and Referee, Coach - Ramsey Baseball and Basketball). Excellent Health Willing to Travel.

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