Cyrilla Schul
cyrilla.schul@gmail.com | (626) 546-3365 | 1732 W 35th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609
Summary
Experience
Finance Director at Abbott Laboratories, ILMay 2022 - Present
- Led a team of 8 finance professionals and was responsible for the financial planning and analysis of a $2B company.
- Successfully completed 3 major audits (internal, external, SOX) with no material weaknesses identified.
- Implemented new accounting standards ahead of schedule and under budget.
- Streamlined the month-end close process, reducing it by 2 days.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors that resulted in $600k annual savings.
- Led the development and implementation of a new ERP system that improved data accuracy and reduced manual processes.
Senior Finance Director at Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, ILJul 2020 - Mar 2022
- Led a team of finance professionals in developing and implementing innovative solutions that resulted in $1.2 million in cost savings for the company.
- Successfully negotiated with vendors to lower costs by an average of 10% across all departments, saving the company an additional $600,000 annually.
- Developed and implemented new accounting methods which improved accuracy and efficiency resulting in a 5% increase in productivity.
- Trained and mentored 4 junior finance staff members, 2 of whom have been promoted within the department over the past 2 years.
- Managed yearly budgets for 3 large departments totaling $15 million with no overages or underruns for any fiscal year period.
Associate Finance Director at Caterpillar, Inc., ILJul 2015 - May 2020
- Led a team of 4 analysts in the development of annual operating budgets for 3 business units, totaling $600M in expenses.
- Developed and implemented new forecasting methodology which improved accuracy by 5%.
- Managed monthly close process and prepared financial statements for management review.
- Analyzed variances to budget and forecast on a monthly basis; communicated results to business unit managers.
- Implemented cost savings initiatives that resulted in $1M in annualized savings.
- Led special projects such as system implementations and process improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance at University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAug 2011 - May 2015
Some skills I've learned are budgeting, financial analysis, and investment management.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Communication skills
Fareeda Augustine
fareeda.augustine@gmail.com | (810) 049-4364 | Lewisburg, WV
Summary
Experience
Finance Director at American Express, WVMar 2022 - Present
- Led the development and implementation of a new accounting system that resulted in $2 million in annual savings.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures that improved accuracy of financial reporting by 5%.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce costs by 10%.
- Led the development of long-range financial plans that resulted in 15% growth in revenue over 3 years.
- Managed a team of 12 accountants who were responsible for all aspects of finance for the company.
- Oversaw preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Senior Finance Director at Discover, WVJul 2020 - Jan 2022
- Led a team of 15 finance professionals and successfully completed the financial audit for XYZ Corporation with no material weaknesses.
- Implemented new accounting software which resulted in $100,000 savings per year.
- Negotiated and secured a $5 million line of credit from ABC Bank to support company growth.
- Managed the development and implementation of annual budgets for 3 divisions totaling $50 million in revenue.
- Achieved cost savings of 10% or more in 4 out of 5 years as head of department responsible for managing all purchasing activities.
- Led successful efforts to restructure debt and improve cash flow resulting in saving the company $1 million annually.
Associate Finance Director at Capital One, WVSep 2015 - May 2020
- Led a team of 4 analysts in forecasting and managing the $1.2B annual marketing budget for a global CPG company.
- Implemented new processes which increased accuracy of monthly forecasts by 5%.
- Cut costs by 10% through renegotiation of vendor contracts and better management of internal resources.
- Successfully launched 3 new products in 12 months with associated budgets totaling $15M.
- Achieved quarterly targets for all key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, volume, and margin goals set by senior leadership.
- Managed P&L for assigned product categories totaling $100M in annual revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Finance at West Virginia University, WVAug 2010 - May 2015
I've learned how to read and analyze financial statements, how to value companies and assets, and how to make sound financial decisions.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Strategic planning
- Leadership