Derek Zapp
Senior Finance Manager @Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Finance Manager @Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Oakville, ON, CA
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (WTS) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment and reuse.• With my team provide financial support for the NAM Projects business unit to include: monthly financial closing; estimates; variance analysis and financial reporting• Partner with operating management teams on a proactive basis to provide insight and support in decision making when driving financial commitments, productivity and simplification initiatives within the business unit• FP & A activities; analysis on trends, pacing to monthly, quarterly targets and participate in annual Budget and reforecasting process (F1 & F2)• Support, drive total Cash/CFOA planning at Project level and business unit level Past due’s• Drive simplification initiatives to streamline routines and procedures and drive overall process improvement within the role• Ensure controllership and consistency of accounting process across the operations, including proper application of global revenue recognition policy and order recognition policy• Strive for process simplification and harmonization of our global financial procedures
EDUCATION
CMA Ontario
Accounting and Finance
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Business/Management
CPA Ontario
Accounting
SKILLS
ABOUT DEREK ZAPP
A truly dynamic Senior Finance Executive known for innovative solutions, leadership, continuous improvement, decision making & delivering results. A consistently proven track record in Reporting, FP & A, Strategy, Value Creation with Profit Maximization, Controllership, Performance Management, Supply Chain, Product Costing, Systems Implementations, IPO’s, Board Presentations & Acquisitions. Team player who effectively communicates and helps ensure deadlines & strategic objectives are met. Diverse business background with management experience in the Consumer Package Goods, Food, Manufacturing, Technology, SaaS & Service Industries. Areas of Expertise:* Accomplished Track Record for Improving Profit through Innovation & Process Improvement* Experienced Leader known for Managing Successful Strategic Plans, Budgets & Forecasts* Demonstrated Controllership Skills for divisions from $25-$900M, with a Profit Improvement record* Developer of Performance Management Tools that track true KPI’s, Trends & Drive Results* A True Root Cause Problem Solver who Challenges Inefficient & Ineffective Processes* Recognized track record partnering with Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT, Supply Chain & H/R* Diverse Business Experience and Proven Ability to Successfully Transition Industries* Executive Team Partnerships & Proven Track Record of Teamwork Leading to Results* Superior Analytical Skills & Excel Modeling* A Proven Track Record of Always Meet Deadlines by Overcoming any Challenges* Effective Team Leader, Mentor & Communicator with a Proven Team Success Record* Experience in IPO’s, Acquisition Analysis, Acquisition Integration & Selling Business Units* Acknowledged Project Management Skills & System Implementation Experience* Change Management, Driver of Continuous Improvement & Challenger of the Status Quo
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