Christine Randell

About Christine Randell

Accounting leader experienced in budgeting, forecasting, monthly close and financial analysis in corporate, regulatory, and operational management roles with focus on process improvement and cost c••••••••@gmail.comFinance manager excelling in monthly close process including journal entries, general ledger review, and ongoing variance analysis and forecasting. Consistent focus on cost controls for both O&M and capital spending as well as identifying opportunities to update and standardize processes.Responsible for all aspects of O&M and capital budgets totaling over $400M; monthly close, variance reporting for overall operations as well as individual departments, and maintenance of a continuous five year budgeting process.COMPETENCIES-Month End Close / General LedgerVariance Analysis and ReportingBudgeting and ForecastingContinuous ImprovementProject ControlsTeam BuilderInventory ControlContract OversightACCOMPLISHMENTS-Evaluation and implementation of continuous improvement cost reduction initiatives for 5+ years achieving $10M+/ 10%+ in annual O&M savings.Established review process that identified and halted unnecessary inventory purchases in excess of $4M annually since 2016. Process was documented and shared with site peers with similar results.Maintained current role without direct oversight for 14 months in 2019. Consistently meets deadlines for error-free monthly close process and related reporting and variance analysis as well as annual O&M and capital budgeting process.Managed teams of both employee and contractor analysts.Project ambassador for corporate ERP system implementation and subsequent upgrade as well as nuclear specific management system upgrade.Guided department leads to learn and utilize newly developed Power BI reports for tracking materials, overtime, and operating costs.

Experience

1. Site Finance Manager

   Florida Power & Light

   Jan 2016 — Present

   Developed review process that annually avoided $4M or more of unnecessary inventory purchases for over 5 years. Netted an average of $10M+/ 10%+ O&M savings by validating continuous process improvement proposals and ensuring the timely implementation of the approved process changes. Drove the annual 5-year, long-range O&M, and capital budgeting process, including integrating budgets for multiple functional areas and presenting budget request packages. Improve processes through automation and standardization, reduced reliance on outside vendors, and secured low-value work reductions. Direct all aspects of monthly financial close for Turkey Point Nuclear Station to ensure results were accurate and in compliance with internal controls and related accounting principles. Measure and guide monthly financial performance; analyzed and reported metrics to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor of Science , Accounting

  1986 — 1988