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Chris Ostermann

@chrisostermann

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Solutions-focused leader with experience in financial, operational, and analytics knowledge.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my financial, operational, and analytics expertise to drive business growth and improvement.

As a seasoned professional with a strong background in finance, operations, and analytics, I have developed a unique ability to drive business growth through strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. With extensive cross-functional experience in finance, operations, information technology, and sales and account management, I possess a deep understanding of the intricacies of business operations.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record of success in areas such as financial analysis, pricing, trend and variance analysis, team management, and process optimization. My expertise in budget and forecast preparation, project management, and strategic business planning has enabled me to deliver predictive, insightful, and accurate results that drive business growth.

With a strong educational foundation in business administration and certifications in Lean Six Sigma, I am well-equipped to navigate complex business environments and drive process improvements that yield tangible results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Current

General Dynamics Information Technology

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to prepare annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for a $500 million product line. Enhanced budget accuracy by 17% through variance analysis and predictive modeling. Use various discovery tools to mine large sets of data, determine correlations, and identify key performance indicators. Perform variance analysis on revenue, expenses, and margin.

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modeling Data Analysis Excel Power BI Team Collaboration Risk Management

Supervisor Financial Planning & Analysis

UPMC

Aug 2013 - Aug 2023 (10 years)

Generated management reports and monitored a multi-million dollar budget. Monitored multi-million-dollar budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making. Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by 20% and managed a $1 billion risk adjustment submission.

Financial Reporting Budget Management Risk Analysis Strategic Planning Team Management Process Improvement Data Analysis

Sales & Operations Planning Manager

iGPS

May 2011 - Jun 2013 (2 years 1 month)

Directed the monthly S&OP process for 2 billion smart pallets and developed strategic volume plans. Led a task force that improved new business approval turnaround by 50%. Developed strategic predictive modeling/scenario analysis leading to 90% win rate within segmented business units. Orchestrated annual budget and strategic volume plans with one-, three-, and five-year constraints.

Sales Planning Operations Management Strategic Planning Pricing Strategy Data Analysis Process Optimization

Senior Analyst FP&A

Express Scripts

Jun 2003 - Apr 2011 (7 years 10 months)

Managed a $500 million specialty business budget and developed pricing models. Presented significant improvements to enhance company growth initiatives. Presented $100+ million improvements involving business development and strategic alignment to enhance company growth initiatives.