Professional Resume Template for
Finance Director
Elena R. Sterling
Chicago, IL
(312) 555-0143
elena.sterling@email.com
linkedin.com/in/elena-sterling-finance | elenasterling.com
Professional Summary
Systems-oriented Finance Director with a 6-year record of directing corporate finance, treasury, and FP&A operations. Spearheaded a $12M credit facility restructure saving $54,000 annually, reduced month-end close timelines by 28%, and managed divisional budgets up to $45M. Expert in NetSuite ERP, Adaptive Planning, and working capital optimization across logistics and retail technology sectors.
Work Experience
Finance Director — Novara Retail Technologies
Chicago, IL | January 2024 – Present
- Spearheaded corporate FP&A and treasury operations for a $45M division, restructuring reporting workflows to decrease month-end close cycle time by 28%.
- Negotiated a $12M revolving credit facility with 3 commercial banks, securing a 45 bps interest rate reduction and saving $54,000 in annual financing costs.
- Managed a team of 4 finance professionals and accountants to deploy an automated ERP integration (NetSuite), reducing billing discrepancies by 32%.
- Developed a rolling 12-month cash flow forecasting model that improved liquidity planning accuracy to 96% and freed up $1.8M in working capital.
Finance Manager — Meridian Distribution Services
Chicago, IL | July 2020 – December 2023
- Led financial planning for a $20M business unit, identifying $650,000 in redundant operational expenses and boosting EBITDA margin by 3.2%.
- Conducted financial due diligence for 2 strategic acquisitions valued at $5M, reducing transaction integrations overhead by 15% through consolidated vendor agreements.
- Re-engineered departmental budgeting process for 6 business units using adaptive planning software, reducing annual planning cycle duration by 20 days.
- Automated daily cash reconciliation and variance reporting workflows, saving the accounting department 15 hours of manual work weekly.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, IL · 2020
Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Treasury, Cash Flow Forecasting, Credit & Debt Structuring, NetSuite ERP, Adaptive Insights, QuickBooks, EBITDA Optimization, GAAP Compliance, M&A Due Diligence, Advanced Financial Modeling, Team Management, Vendor Negotiation
Projects
Automated ERP Ledger Migration
Role: Finance Lead
Tools: NetSuite, Excel VBA, SQL
Directed migration of 3 legacy ledgers to NetSuite ERP in 5 months, reducing invoicing error rate by 42% and monthly billing reconciliation overhead by 80 hours.
Acquisition Due Diligence & Integration
Role: Senior Financial Analyst
Tools: Adaptive Planning, PowerPoint, Excel
Evaluated financial viability of a $5M acquisition target, identifying $240,000 in cost synergies and completing financial integration 2 weeks early.
Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (2022)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Conversational)
- Volunteer Work: Board Member & Financial Advisor for regional microfinance non-profit (2022-present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Finance Director
Job Market Insights
$130,000
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$185,000
Avg:
$155,000
Growth Outlook:
The demand for Finance Directors and Financial Managers in the United States remains very strong, driven by corporate growth, financial regulatory complexity, and the integration of automated financial planning tools. Companies require strategic leaders to navigate capital allocation and cost optimization in volatile markets. U.S. employment for financial managers is projected to grow by 15% from 2024 to 2034, which is significantly faster than the average for all occupations.
15% growth over 10 years
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