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Richard Leitham

@richardleitham

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I am a Strategic finance expert with a history of revenue enhancement and operational optimization.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in financial analysis, data manipulation, technical skills, and critical thinking to drive business growth and provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders.

As a seasoned finance professional, I leverage my expertise in data analysis, technical skills, and critical thinking to drive efficiency and provide actionable insights to senior stakeholders. With a proven track record of structuring complex deals, optimizing operations, and enhancing revenue growth, I excel in fast-paced environments.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead process improvement projects, develop and implement pricing strategies, and provide financial analysis and reporting to drive business growth. My expertise in data analysis, technical skills, and critical thinking enables me to identify trends and discrepancies, and develop recommendations to improve profitability and product mix.

I am a collaborative leader who has worked cross-functionally with various teams to design and implement pricing guardrails, streamline approvals, and boost new business margins. I am committed to delivering high-quality results, and my expertise in advanced Excel functions, data visualization tools, and CRM systems enables me to provide accurate and timely projections, pricing tools, reports, and actionable recommendations to internal customers.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manager, Pricing Analysis

AmeriGas

Sep 2017 - Jul 2023 (5 years 10 months)

I led a team responsible for optimizing pricing strategies to enhance revenue and profitability. I spearheaded process improvements, collaborated on major price reduction initiatives, and developed new pricing programs, contributing to significant financial gains for the company. My role also involved budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with pricing policies and procedures.

Process Improvement Cross Functional Collaboration Financial Analysis Strategic Planning Training And Development

Pricing Analyst - National Accounts

ESSITY, FORMERLY SCA

Jun 2015 - Sep 2017 (2 years 3 months)

In this role, I focused on analyzing and optimizing pricing strategies for National Accounts, developing tools that boosted revenue and conducting in-depth analyses of pricing activities. I provided critical financial insights to various departments and led the pricing efforts for RFP processes. Additionally, I managed contract audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Excel Pricing Analysis Contract Management Financial Analysis Data Analysis

Financial Analyst - Business Planning and Pricing

RADIAL INC., FORMERLY EBAY ENTERPRISE

Jan 2010 - Feb 2015 (5 years 1 month)

As a Financial Analyst, I played a key role in driving process improvements and providing financial analysis that led to more accurate and actionable insights for the business. I managed forecasting and budgeting for a substantial portfolio, delivered executive presentations, and identified trends through data collection and analysis.

Process Improvement Budgeting Executive Presentation Data Analysis Financial Forecasting