Debra Newman

About Debra Newman

WHAT I DO: I refine and repair operations and strategies to develop results-oriented finance and marketing plans that secure customer loyalty and drive sustainable growth. I manage P&L and develop annual budgets of $15 mio+, all while developing innovative process management and reporting systems that keep workflow efficient and transparent. WHY IT MATTERS: Many of my roles have put me at the center of a lot of moving parts and competing priorities, and I have guided all of those parts into place to create elegant operational and efficient solutions. My single-minded focus on enhancing the internal- and external-customer experience gives me an edge in driving financial performance, storytelling and cultivating brand loyalty and delivering ROI while hitting operational objectives.WHO I WORK WITH: I build and support cross-functional teams to manage diverse functions, including human resources, finance, accounting, and project planning, and operations. I take a collaborative approach to team leadership, ensuring that my team members are empowered to succeed. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: I balance quantitative analysis with creativity and vision-based passion to guide each stage of financial, marketing and project planning, from brainstorming to customer-facing launch. My scope of expertise spans finance, operations, and the treasury sector as well as marketing, so I bring a uniquely well-rounded business perspective to each campaign and process improvement. Perfect for corporate strategy, venture capital firms, consultants and other organizations looking for a well-rounded business professional.WHERE I FOCUS: Business Strategy | Business Finance & Accounting | Operations Leadership | Project & Program Management | Cross-functional Collaboration | Continuous Workflow Improvement | Data-driven Decision-Making Budget Strategy & Allocation | P&L Management | Turnaround Leadership

Experience

1. Finance Controlling Manager

   Grifols

   May 2019 — Present

   The Grifols Healthcare Solutions group advances sterile compounding to help hospital pharmacies achieve performance, safety, quality, compliance, cost savings and financial goals.Member of NA Commerical leadership team responsible for financial forecasting, reporting and profitability analysis

Education

• University of Southern California

  BS, Business Administration

  1986 — 1990

• University of Notre Dame

  MBA, International/Quantitative Marketing

  1995

Skills

• Marketing Management
• Management
• Management Reporting
• Project Management
• Cost Variance Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Corporate Finance
• Strategy
• Financial Reporting
• Advertising
• Process Management
• Creative Briefs
• Financial Analysis
• Kpi Reports
• Financial & Operational Modeling
• Process Improvement
• Marketing
• Financial Modeling
• Analysis
• Customer Loyalty Management
• Financial Forecasting
• Auditing
• Creative Problem Solving
• Sap
• Due Diligence
• Branding & Identity
• Mergers
• Customer Experience
• Forecasting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Cash Management
• Acquisition Integration
• Budgeting
• Project Planning
• Start-Up Environment
• Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement