Sarah D.

Report to CHRO and oversee a global team driving strategy, finance, analytics, and technology for HR function undergoing multi-year transformation. - Partnered with new CHRO during 2020 leadership transition to reorganize siloed operations, globalize processes, deliver substantial cost savings, modernize technology, and elevate service levels - Built and led new Global Strategy, Operations & Technology function: established PMO, strategic planning, robust analytics for C-suite/Board insights, and efficiency initiatives - Drove key operational and digital efforts including strategic workforce planning, work-sharing platforms, benefits program review, and enterprise AI strategy/business case leading to investment approval - Served as chief of staff to CHRO pre-2020: led budgeting/FP&A, HCM implementation PMO/value realization, capital investment ROI analysis, and Board-level communications Promoted twice in 3 years for consistent high-impact leadership and results.

Reported to SVP, Head of Corporate Strategy and member of PMO for Global HR Transformation initiative. Responsibilities included PMO finance lead for HCM implementation and a variety of executive reporting and analysis. PMO team gained approval from Board of Directors for significant multi-million dollar investment for digital transformation of Global HR function.

Asked to develop and lead new strategy function within Corporate Real Estate. Responsible for setting the long-term strategic goals for the corporate real estate organization, leading metro strategy development and implementation, aligning real estate strategy with overall business strategy to drive efficiencies and optimize footprint, developing and maintaining portfolio analytics, leading PMO for capital projects and managing capital spend, evolving organizational processes, including process improvement and implementation.

Primarily focused on multi-million dollar SG&A cost savings initiatives associated with a $6B M&A deal in 2014, related GAAP compliance, operating and capital planning, management reporting and dashboards, capital and cash management, financial modeling and analysis, executive messaging on key initiatives, process improvement and implementation, and other ad-hoc projects. Promoted twice in less than 2 years.

Special projects supporting senior executives across corporate functions, including strategic planning, corporate development / M&A, FP&A, investor relations, treasury, real estate, operations, and AECOM Capital.

Financial consulting with a focus on the valuation of businesses, intellectual property, and securities for the purposes of M&A, strategic planning, financial reporting, tax planning, and restructuring. Managed staff and client relationships in a fast-paced environment. Clients included start-up, middle market, and Fortune 500 companies in a wide-range of industries, including technology, entertainment, retail, consumer products, private equity, real estate, and hospitality. Promoted twice in less than 3 years. Nominated for the KPMG National Mentoring Award by multiple staff in 2011 and 2012 for providing guidance, support, and encouragement to assist others in their professional development. Recipient of the Encore Award and the Above and Beyond Award multiple times for exceptional work product and productivity.

Financial consulting with a focus on the valuation of businesses, intellectual property, and securities for the purposes of M&A, strategic planning, financial reporting, tax planning, and restructuring. Selected out of a pool of MBA candidates for only summer MBA position offered in the LA EVS practice.

Litigation consulting for a boutique firm that provides forensic accounting and economic consulting services to attorneys in preparation for civil actions. Managed caseload for one of three partners, including financial analysis and modeling, legal document review, analyst delegation and training, quality control, and billing.

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