Sterling Ivy

Develop and implement methods of financial analysis, evaluating strategic options, and analyzing the financial impact of business decision. Direct the financial planning & analysis functions to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all transactions as defined in division goals. Manage staff including determining staffing and training needs, setting goals, interviewing, selecting, coaching, and evaluating the performance of all direct reports. Oversee, coordinate, analyze and implement the Enterprise annual operating and capital budgets; prepare forecasts for short and long-term operating results; and analyze major budget variances for presentation to Senior Management. Develop department and project budgets; identify variances and take corrective actions as appropriate. Coordinate with finance and other division resources to provide meaningful fact-based analysis and reports to drive efficient and effective decision-making. Act as the liaison with the business in coordinating action and resolution for issues that affect profitability. Identify critical issues and trends, make recommendations, and provide guidance and counsel to Senior Management. Prepare, present and manage Enterprise special projects and financial analyses; participate in special projects, committees, and teams addressing strategic initiatives; provide Senior Management and divisions with analyses requiring higher expertise, confidentiality, or sensitive handling. Oversee the development of administrative rates and other financials for all Commercial and Government groups.

Provide interim CFO services and management consulting in strategic planning, finance, analytics and business transformation to organizations in a variety of industries. Partner with business owners, leaders, and boards to deliver insights, strategies, and solutions that are tailored to the client's needs and support client objectives beyond the engagement.

Served as leader/facilitator for Accounting/Finance organization and process transformation to provide better business decision support and performance management and improve operational efficiency by leveraging technology. Managed the overall Enterprise Finance Process areas including Forecast & Planning (F&P), Consolidations, Reporting, and G/L Accounting. Developed process improvements, built business cases, and oversaw projects, documentation, testing, and maintenance of processes and systems.

Managed FP&A and Financial Systems teams and upgraded the strategic planning, financial analysis, and decision support for executive and functional leadership of newly public company. Implemented Cognos Planning and BI systems to improve budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. Worked closely with CFO on turnaround efforts, including business divestitures and fundraising.

Oversaw the financial planning and business analysis function for global pre-IPO startup. Advised CEO and CFO on strategic business initiatives, such as sales and vendor contracts, capital investments, fundraising, and partnerships. Upgraded Great Plains and FRx systems.

Researched and identified new business opportunities for the pharmaceutical and medical supply distribution divisions. Shepherded acquisitions and joint ventures through due diligence, approval and integration processes.

Performed long-term and operational planning for the US and European divisions. Implemented Balanced Scorecard and budgeting/forecasting processes. Performed various analyses, including actual vs. budget variance analysis, pricing strategy evaluation, competitor benchmarking, and brand and SKU P&Ls, to support Sales & Marketing and Manufacturing. Coordinated with corporate headquarters in Mexico for SEC reporting, earnings calls and Investor Relations.

Provided support for SAP FICO and Supply Chain implementations and maintenance for Shell Oil. Helped establish a profit center providing Knowledge Management services for Oil & Gas and Chemical companies.

Renal Therapy Services Set up and managed planning and finance operations for a global network of dialysis clinics. Oversaw the acquisition and integration process for new clinics and partners. Corporate Consulting Managed team providing consulting services to internal and external customers. Advised Baxter divisions on product development and marketing. Advised Baxter's premier customers, such as academic medical centers, community hospitals, integrated delivery networks and group purchasing organizations (GPOs), on financial performance management and clinical process improvement.

Completed two-year rotational management training program in Accounting and Finance across company's Automotive, Aerospace, Credit Reporting and Corporate divisions. Worked assignments in Plant Controllership, FP&A, Treasury, Corporate Reporting, and Corporate Development and Strategy.