Keita Browne

About Keita Browne

Finance functions lose the potential to steer their organizations to success when they defer performance management to other functions.”I am an experienced and highly successful finance leader with proven ability in directing financial and reporting processes to drive bottom-line growth while partnering with company leadership to formulate and implement business strategies. I have a track record of success leveraging my financial expertise to support strategic plans, budgets and optimize revenue. I am a resourceful leader with excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with the team members and other departments.I have demonstrated expertise in leading accounting and finance management teams to effectively manage accounting and finance activities in accordance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies while streamlining corporate finance functions with overall corporate strategies. I am adept at suggesting and implementing improved and highly efficient internal controls designed to maximize accuracy and data integrity. I am proficient at capturing and defining project requirements, developing action plans, allocating available resources, and managing the smooth execution of projects. I am an intuitive leader with strong expertise in analyzing performance, designing change management initiatives, and ensuring the finalization of projects within time, scope, and budget.Following are some of the highlights of my career: Managed top-line growth of 6% YoY and improved BOI from 9% to 16%. Received 2021 and 2022 Rare Disease “Partner of the Year” award and recognized by leadership as Top Business Partner. Oversaw $50 million project financing bid modeling mining activities, cash flows, and project NPVs. Contributed to $25 million equity raise project in 2015 and developed five-year multi-scenario consolidated financial model/forecast.While others take pride in meeting all standards set before them, my passion is for delivering service that goes beyond organizational expectations, and creating a win-win scenario for everyone involved.

Experience

1. Investor Relations Officer

   Sanofi

   Apr 2024 — Present

Education

• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

  MBA, Finance

• Baruch College

  BBA, Finance