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Diane Lyons

@dianelyons

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Experienced Plant Controller with a strong background in financial planning.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for professional growth, ideally in a collaborative environment focused on strategic financial planning and operational efficiency.

I am a dedicated financial professional with extensive experience in plant control and business planning. Currently, I serve as the Plant Controller at Kedrion Biopharma, where I manage a budget of $65 million and oversee month-end close processes. My role involves conducting financial reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Previously, I held the position of Senior Director of Business Planning at Altice USA, where I successfully managed a budget exceeding $500 million. I developed budget models and conducted analyses that informed senior management's decision-making. My experience also includes significant roles at Land O’Lakes and Cablevision Systems Corporation, where I honed my skills in financial planning, vendor management, and operational efficiency.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Plant Controller

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Kedrion Biopharma

Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Prepared and coordinated the budget and forecast of $65 million, aligning with corporate policies and practices. Managed month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, and monthly management report generation.

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Reporting Cost Control Inventory Management SAP Excel

Senior Director of Business Planning

Altice USA

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Oversaw the completion of the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plans exceeding $500 million for Field Operations. Developed budget models for workforce planning, capitalization, bill of materials, and cost per truck roll.

Business Planning Financial Analysis Vendor Management SOX Compliance Financial Reporting Team Leadership Excel

Plant Controller

Land O'Lakes

Jun 2019 - Present (7 years)

Prepared annual manufacturing, expense, and capital budgets, and quarterly forecasts exceeding $100 million for two Kozy Shack Pudding Plants. Completed month-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation, and variance analysis.

Budgeting Forecasting Month End Close Product Costing Financial Reporting SAP Excel

Manager of Business Planning

Cablevision Systems Corporation

Jan 2012 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Prepared annual operating and capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc re-forecasts. Developed long-term plans for Infrastructure & Wireless Technology transition, creating a new rate structure that decreased annual labor costs by $10 million.

Budgeting Forecasting Audit Team Management Excel