RYAN GRAVES
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Skilled professional ready to excel in leadership role with focus on results-driven performance. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Planning Business Venture Manager
Imperial Oil
07.2024 - Current
- Global ExxonMobil role staffed in Canada responsible for Procurement value planning into business line company plan (Upstream, Downstream & Chemical)
- Implemented Value Planning Integration Plan for ~800 Commercial employees world-wide
- Leveraged financial background to educate Procurement organization on traceability to bottom-line financial results
Product Movement and Inventory - Division Manager
ExxonMobil
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed a team of 85 employees in Argentina responsible for product inventory movement of ExxonMobil America Products division (Downstream)
- Scope included USA, Canada and Latin America
Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager
ExxonMobil
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Ported activities from Canada for Financial Accounting and Reporting team to Buenos Aires (10 employees) - responsible for Management of Change including staffing Argentina employees through first year-end close
- Added ExxonMobil USA Conventional (10 employees) to portfolio consolidating and making efficiencies for Upstream Americas
Upstream Accounting & Reporting Supervisor
Imperial Oil
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Led a team of 8 responsible for inputs into Imperial's 10-K filing. Attention to detail, strong understanding the business and operations
- Led New Hire Development Program for Canada Finance (~50 employees) in 2021-2022; responsible for development and strategic placing of personnel
Financial Analysis Supervisor – Corporate Consolidation
Imperial Oil
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Led a team of 5 including preparing and presenting quarterly financial and operating Board of Directors pack to CFO of Imperial Oil
- Led Canadian Mentoring Program - organized, developed material also well as responsible for pairing of ~300 employees
Corporate Reporting Supervisor
Imperial Oil
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed Corporate reporting team Imperial Upstream affiliates ExxonMobil Canada (Hibernia, Hebron, Terra Nova, Kearl), XTO Canada (Unconventional), Gas & Power Marketing division
- Led Canadian Financial System Network (~150 employees) focused on unlocking full potential of ERP system (SAP)
Accountant to Senior Financial Analyst
Imperial Oil
05.2011 - 08.2017
- Started as Project Accountant (Kearl Mining) quickly built analytical skill and competency to move into four progressively more senior Financial Analyst roles gaining exposure to Upstream (Mining, Insitu, Conventional & Unconventional, Offshore), Downstream and Chemicals operations
- Responsible for CAPEX and Upstream Commitment reporting including Imperial’s 10-K submission
- Responsible for analysis of Western Canadian Upstream operating expenses (OPEX)
Customer Service Representative / Account Manager
RBC ROYAL BANK
04.2006 - 03.2010
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Worked part-time throughout my undergraduate tenure
Education
MBA - Global Energy Management Specialization
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2015
Bachelor of Management - Accounting Major
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB05.2011
Skills
- Skilled in overseeing large and diverse teams
- ~15 years in financial management in oil and gas industry
- Finance mentoring and new hire program leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strong understanding of SAP financial processes
- Four years in financial services
- Customer service and account management training
Timeline
Procurement Planning Business Venture Manager
Imperial Oil
07.2024 - Current
Product Movement and Inventory - Division Manager
ExxonMobil
11.2023 - 06.2024
Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager
ExxonMobil
11.2022 - 09.2023
Upstream Accounting & Reporting Supervisor
Imperial Oil
04.2020 - 11.2022
Financial Analysis Supervisor – Corporate Consolidation
Imperial Oil
05.2018 - 03.2020
Corporate Reporting Supervisor
Imperial Oil
09.2017 - 05.2018
Accountant to Senior Financial Analyst
Imperial Oil
05.2011 - 08.2017
Customer Service Representative / Account Manager
RBC ROYAL BANK
04.2006 - 03.2010
MBA - Global Energy Management Specialization
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Management - Accounting Major
University of Lethbridge
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