VP, Group Finance Manager
tags:
strategic planning
• financial analysis
• budgeting
• forecasting
How would you describe your time at city national bank?
o Prepare $150+ million budget - over 70 cost centers and 1,000 employees
o Analyze financial statements and prepare variance explanations for Senior Management review
o Define, build, and lead the financial strategic direction of divisions, consistent with CNB objectives
o Developed expense database that saved $2-$3 million during 2007 budget process
o Develop strong relationships with Senior/Executive Management to comprehend inner-workings of their divisions and the operational/financial impact to the organization
o Strategize towards maximum profitability - balancing sales/service strategies and the bottom-line
o Prepare and review cost-benefit analyses ("business cases") for bank initiatives and new products
o Assist HR and Executive/Senior Management with Annual Officer Review process
o Involved with Lease vs. Buy analyses with Controllers for capital purchase decisions
o Perform vendor financial review for Information Services Division... 
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