Minh Ly
Pickering
Summary
Finance professional with extensive background in financial analysis and management. Known for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
PPG
05.2022 - Current
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Spearheaded annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and facilitating smoother departmental operations.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
Senior Financial Analyst
PPG
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
- Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program, reducing onboarding time.
- Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
- Developed financial projections and forecasts to guide investment decisions.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Played a pivotal role in annual budget planning, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically.
- Improved budget forecasting through meticulous monitoring of expenses and revenue streams.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
Operations Analyst
PPG INDUSTRIES
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Analyze financial results and business drivers, provide variance analysis, data mining, data modeling, business intelligence gathering, trending and benchmarking
- Dependable team player with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently across all levels of the organization from store personnel to senior leadership team
- Developed, implemented and generated Monthly Operations Scorecard/Scheduling Program for 900+ USCA stores
- Lead a team consisting of Zone Managers, SGMs and Store Managers to reduce $1 MM+ of non-value added cost in 12 months
- Managed obsolete inventory initiative that resulted in a reduction of $5MM of non-productive working capital
- Initiates, leads and drives continuous improvement activities and process standardization across corporate store network
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Optimized operational efficiency by analyzing and streamlining processes.
Financial Analyst
PPG INDUSTRIES
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided financial analysis and information for Directors and Management
- Assisted in the development of systems and procedures to improve month-end close functions
- Prepared reconciliations, allocations, journal entries, budgets and forecasts
- Engaged with accounting department to provide all required documentation for internal and external audit
- Designed and Delivered the Daily Canada Sales Scorecard, Weekly Sales Forecast, Negative Margin Reporting, New Customer/Item Reporting and Rebate Analysis
- Maintained and developed end user reports, automated excel spreadsheets used to support store business deliverables and controls
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
Banking Analyst
PPG INDUSTRIES
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Resolved months of backlogged work, researched and solved billing problems and journal entry errors
- Performed data cleansing and built an excel user interface to assist in data collection and reports
- Streamlined data collection and analysis, enabling more accurate forecasting of market trends.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries promptly and maintaining strong relationships with key clients.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive financial analyses and strategic recommendations.
Education
Chartered Professional Accountant -
Chartered Professional Accountant of Ontario
04.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
06.2011
Skills
- Proficient in MS Excel
- Presentation Design
- Proficient in Word
- Database Management
- Power BI Proficiency
- Hyperion Proficiency
- Cognos Reporting
- Essbase Proficiency
- SAP Proficiency
- Oracle Database Management
- SQL Query Development
- Visual Basic for Applications Expertise
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Customer satisfaction
- Internal controls
Timeline
Finance Manager
PPG
05.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
PPG
06.2020 - 05.2022
Operations Analyst
PPG INDUSTRIES
08.2016 - 06.2020
Financial Analyst
PPG INDUSTRIES
08.2015 - 08.2016
Banking Analyst
PPG INDUSTRIES
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Chartered Professional Accountant -
Chartered Professional Accountant of Ontario
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