Program Finance Manager Resume

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Christopher Miller
73, Lafayette Street
South Jordan, UT, 1534
557-8722-876

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a program finance manager position where I can use my extensive experience in execution of business and financial activities and my excellent management skills for the company’s profitability.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven track record managing customer relationships and experience in project and program management.
  • Excellent business analysis skills.
  • Strong management and leadership skills.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. financial control including in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to finance in the U.S.
  • Core knowledge of accounting, financial modeling and analysis.
  • Ability to effectively juggle competing priorities, with consideration to highest level of business impact.
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated skill in use of JD Edwards, Excel, Access, Microsoft Word and Database Management Tools.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  • MBA in Finance (1989) from Utah State University, UT
  • Bachelor of Science in Business (1987) from Utah State University, UT
  • CPA Certification (1990)

EMPLOYMENT HOSTORY

Lead Program Manager – Finance (2000-Present)
LDS Church – Salt Lake City, UT
Duties:

  • Responsible for managing and overseeing the relationship between ICS and its finance partners.
  • Coordinate prioritization of services amongst various Church departments, organizations, and senior councils, interfacing at all organizational levels.
  • Understand the objectives, priorities, personnel, global and local operating issues, and organizational structures associated with Church financial and legal systems.
  • Participate with senior management in strategic direction, including planning, design, and implementation of business, process, and technology improvements.
  • Oversee solutions delivery and operations by ensuring that the solution meets quality expectations in terms of functionality, timeline, cost, architecture, performance, and business value.
  • Manage a team of program managers and support staff, and is the primary contact and coordination point within ICS for all IT solutions for the portfolio.

Sr. Finance Business Analyst (1995-1999)
MBaxter International – South Jordan, UT
Duties:

  • Prepared, analyzed, and published monthly Budget vs. Actual reporting packages for Sales Management and Field Sales including on-line reporting.
  • Ensured the accurate and timely delivery of key performance indicator scorecards for business partners.
  • Worked with Sales, Finance, Marketing and other cross-functional partners to understand business and pricing strategies and how the sales budget and compensation plan should be designed, administered, and operationalized within business guidelines.
  • Driven process innovation in order to develop solutions, efficiencies, achieve results and enhance customer relationships within the Sales Budget, Sales Reporting, & Customer Incentive Program.
  • Participated in the Global initiative to realign the ERP& Business Intelligence solution for Baxter Canada as it relates to Sales Budget, Customer Incentive, and Sales Reporting.

Finance Analyst (1990-1994)
IT Solutions – Orem, UT
Duties:

  • Prepared and analyzed budgets and financial projections for areas of responsibility.
  • Provided insight into process and content.
    Analyzed actual results versus targets and presents financial results/estimates.

  • Monitored and assured proper evaluation of P&L for assigned areas.
  • Identified Risks and Opportunities and recommended corrective actions to achieve the brand / dpt objectives.
  • Updated quarterly and annual company forecasts when needed.
  • Developed and ensured compliance with budgets for areas of responsibility.
  • Conducted all necessary analysis/modeling and due diligence to support financial recommendations.