Background

A senior leader with extensive experience in managing multiple concurrent programs and projects in alignment with enterprise transformation strategies. Skilled at articulating and holding teams accountable for transformational vision and adept at navigating large matrixed organizations. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance organizational performance and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes that positively impact people’s lives. Proven track record in successful business management, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering impactful results in high-stakes, global environments. Adept at influencing strategic direction, optimizing processes, and leading digital and financial transformations through advanced ERP implementations and sophisticated data governance frameworks.

Job experience

• September 2024 - present
  Director Financial Systems
  Tenneco
  

  Northville, MI, USA

  Leading innovation and transformation initiatives for Tenneco's global financial systems, enhancing operational efficiency, financial planning, consolidation, and reporting through strategic ERP utilization (OneStream)
  • Led digitalization and transformation initiatives for Tenneco's global financial systems, enhancing operational efficiency, financial planning, consolidation, and reporting through strategic ERP utilization
  • Executed strategic financial system transformation, streamlining ERP and SAP integration
  • Directed complex business transformation efforts that improved process scalability and operational execution.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless upgrade to OneStream version 8.2.2, driving process automation and increased financial workflow efficiency
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive data governance framework, improving financial data integrity and compliance
  • Led ERP and Program transformation initiatives focusing on Finance and HR systems, integrating HR data from Workday and SuccessFactors into Financial Systems to enable accurate forecasting and budgeting by HR and Corporate Finance teams.
  • Facilitated as the primary liaison between Finance and IT, ensuring alignment of technological capabilities with strategic business objectives.
  • Evaluated, Collaborated and Deployed change management strategies to ensure alignment between cross-functional teams and business transformation goals.

• May 2023 - September 2024
  Senior Financial Systems & Product Owner
  HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries)
  

  McLean, VA, USA

  Managed strategic deployment and ongoing optimization of the OneStream platform, enhancing financial operations and reporting capabilities in the defense sector
  • Led agile project execution with a focus on Scaled Agile Framework to ensure effective decision-making within cross-functional teams.
  • Analyzed financial operations to drive consensus on improvements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to strategic planning.
  • Targeted financial reporting cycle times by 30% through targeted enhancements and process automation
  • Oversaw the integration of advanced scenario planning tools, significantly influencing capital planning and cashflow reporting
  • Coordinated and implemented rigorous security protocols, ensuring full SOX compliance
  • Designed, reviewed and delivered comprehensive training programs, significantly boosting user adoption and system proficiency

• October 2021 - March 2023
  Senior Transformation Lead
  General Motors
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  Directed global financial planning and transformation projects, aligning technology solutions with strategic business priorities
  • Executed CFO-sponsored FP&A initiative, optimizing global Record-to-Report processes, enhancing forecasting accuracy and operational controls
  • Implemented integrated Hyperion Planning system, significantly reducing cycle times and improving data quality
  • Adopted strategic scenario planning capabilities and analytical budgeting processes, supporting global finance transformation efforts

• June 2018 - September 2021
  Senior Data Lead (Master Data & Data Governance)
  General Motors
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  • Enhanced data integrity by 85% and compliance by 40% by establishing enterprise-wide governance frameworks
  • Managed metadata integration between SAP S4 HANA and Oracle DRM, ensuring traceability and robust data management
  • Developed, assessed and tested automated workflows to streamline data governance processes, reducing risk and enhancing operational efficiency

• March 2013 - June 2018
  Financial Systems Analyst - Hyperion Developer
  General Motors
  

  Detroit, MI, USA

  • Optimized Hyperion financial planning and budgeting applications, significantly improving forecasting accuracy and operational efficiencies.
  • Enhanced managerial reporting capabilities through advanced analytic applications, enabling data-driven strategic business decisions.

• July 2010 - February 2013
  Lead System Analyst & Hyperion Consultant
  Navistar & Arete Consulting
  

  Rolling Meadows, IL, USA

  • Lead System Analyst at Navistar, facilitating significant improvements in global financial planning and ERP integration.
  • Hyperion Consultant at Kroger, leading implementations that streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes.

• January 2009 - June 2009
  Accounting Assistant
  American Connections Limited
  

  Manhattan, New York, NY, USA

  Performed accounts payable functions. Managed vendor accounts, generating weekly on-demand cheques. Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 100+ employees. Administered online banking functions. Monitored and recorded the company’s expenses.

Education

• University of Michigan
  M. Eng in Industrial & Operations Engineering
  

  2021 - 2024
• University of Michigan
  B.A in Economics
  

  2018 - 2020