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Shahbaz Sakhi

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Strategic finance consultant at DLC Consulting, LLC who established Takeda inventory controls that saved $2M annually.

United States

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At DLC Consulting, LLC, I designed and implemented an inventory reconciliation process for Takeda’s biologics manufacturing business, resolving variances and establishing controls that saved $2M in annual write-offs. I also developed a standardized cost model for Cresco Labs and implemented Power BI reporting for Hollister.

At OCC, I led the organization’s largest multi-year transformation program and deployed Apptio and Oracle Project Costing, reducing inefficiencies by 25%. Earlier, I led AbbVie IT’s worldwide transformation and global cost recovery initiative, and held finance and accounting roles at CDW and Kraft Foods, including plant-level inventory and cost accounting.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Strategic Finance Consultant

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DLC Consulting, LLC

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 10 months)

Provided strategic finance consulting services to multiple clients, including designing inventory reconciliation processes, developing standardized cost models, implementing Power BI reporting, and leading PMO for SAP and BPO transitions.

Inventory Accounting Cost Accounting Power BI SAP PMO BPO Transition Governance RAID Knowledge transfer Month End Closing Variance Analysis Account Reconciliation Financial Modeling

Finance Director

OCC

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)

Led a multi-year transformation program, managing scope, budget, and cross-functional execution. Deployed Apptio and Oracle Project Costing, drove a 25% reduction in inefficiencies, and managed budget, forecast, and month-end close.

Apptio Project Costing (PC)Budgeting Forecasting Month End Closing Account Reconciliation Cost Allocation Capital Accounting Stakeholder Management

Senior FP&A Manager

AbbVie

Jan 2013 - Dec 2018 (5 years 11 months)

Managed plan, forecast, and 5-year LRP cycles, led IT transformation, and designed financial models. Implemented ERP-based capital project ecosystem and led IT separation, surpassing financial goals by 15%.

FP&A Financial Modeling ERP Capital Projects Cost Recovery Vendor Management Month End Closing Account Reconciliation

Finance Manager

AbbVie

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Led financial analysis for licensing and business development, revamped deal financial model process improving accuracy by 50%, and provided Make vs. Buy recommendations.

Financial Analysis Licensing Business Development Make Buy Analysis Due Diligence Contract Review

FP&A Supervisor

CDW

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)

Managed budgeting and forecasting for a $500+ million operating budget and $50 million capital portfolio. Implemented Hyperion Planning & Reporting, reduced month-end close by 40%, and saved two FTE positions through automation.

Budgeting Forecasting Hyperion Portfolio Management Variance Analysis Process Automation Month End Closing Capital Portfolio Management Process Improvement Team Management

Senior FP&A Analyst

CDW

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Managed budgeting and forecasting for a $300 million budget and $25+ million capital portfolio. Owned consolidations, led liaison between Finance and IT, and implemented capital projects governance.

Budgeting Forecasting Consolidation Hyperion Peoplesoft Capital Projects Governance Financial Analysis

Various Finance & Accounting Roles

Kraft Foods

Jan 1999 - Dec 2006 (7 years 11 months)

Owned plant-level accounting for multiple manufacturing locations, including inventory accounting, standard cost maintenance, and variance analysis. Centralized finance functions across five plants and trained 15+ new hires.

Plant Accounting Inventory Accounting Standard Costing Variance Analysis Month End Closing KPI Reporting Training Process Improvement