James Beckman

About James Beckman

On a Professional Level:I am a GLOBAL FINANCIAL LEADER and BUSINESS PARTNER with proven success as a cross-functional leader using big picture thinking, financial modeling, and process enhancement to improve decision-making.I am highly motivated by opportunities to influence business decisions that increase product profitability and drive asset productivity. As a finance leader for two Fortune 500 companies with global reach, I have worked with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to generate strategic direction and deliver results. If you review my profile, you will find my background includes examples of leveraging cross-team relationships, streamlining processes, simplifying the complex, and implementing solutions that positively impact the bottom line. On a Personal Level:I’m not your typical “Finance Guy”. I’m an avid outdoors person that feeds off adventure and risk taking. I have a passion for being active and have a sport for every season: In spring and summer I’ll be out bicycling, waterskiing, and racing off-road motorcycles. In fall I’ll be hunting and hiking, and in winter my focus turns to snow skiing and motorcycle ice racing. You’ll rarely catch me sitting still. Key Competencies:• Forecasting, Planning & Analysis (FP & A)• Revenue, Margin and Variance Analysis• Strategic Scenario Modeling• Capital Investments• Team Development• Process Improvement• International businessI welcome questions and can be contacted directly at j••••••••@yahoo.com

Experience

1. Finance Manager Controller Sales, Marketing, and Parts & Accessories

   BRP

   Jan 2017 — Present

   Crucial member of the leadership team and strategic partner to both the VP of Sales and VP of Marketing. Drive business improvements by highlighting connections and financial impact of daily decisions made at all levels of the organization. Improve productivity by analyzing product line performance, regional trends, market performance, and providing recommendations to drive improved financial results. Provide leadership and direction to assure effective and efficient functioning of the finance organization including financial management, accounting, and controls. Selected highlights:• Finance leader for financial reporting, annual operating plan, quarterly forecasting, and improved internal controls• Partner with the national sales directors to redesign the sales and commercial policy strategy to reengage the distribution network, minimize discounting, and grow sales.• Lead annual pricing strategies to leverage growth opportunities and mitigate risks while accounting for competitive pressures and margin goals • Manage external audits• Recognized cross functional leadership success in marketing, sales, and aftersales (selling division) processes delivering SOX and IFRS compliance • Lead the development of the SAP implementation for the Marine Group selling division• Manage Parts and Accessories business unit profitability and inventory productivity

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, Finance

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Budgeting
• Mentoring
• Financial Analysis
• Business Partnering
• Capital Projects
• Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Inventory Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Pricing Analysis
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Leadership
• Financial Reporting