Lise Tousignant

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ABOUT LISE TOUSIGNANT

Highly adaptable finance leader with extensive experience at global manufacturing companies with sales of about $1B in the specialty-chemical industry. Recognized as a trusted business partner who works effectively across matrix organizations to improve profitability and streamline processes. Has lived abroad and speaks fluent French and tourist Dutch.• I am known for providing insightful financial analysis with a customer service mindset.• While I am extremely detail-orientated and analytical, I am also able to rapidly synthesize diverse information, keeping the big picture in sight.• As a hands-on manager, I build complex financial models in Excel, calculate foreign currency impacts, design queries in data warehouses, and prepare executive level presentations.• I excel at streamlining and improving business processes, freeing up time for value-added activities and documenting procedures to reduce risk.• By working collaboratively while leading cross-functional teams, I consistently exceed expectations while meeting tight timetables.• Always eager to take on a new challenge, I learn quickly and thrive on developing solutions.• I am widely appreciated for maintaining a positive, enthusiastic attitude even when under pressure.My areas of expertise include the following:Forecasting, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Management Reporting, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Foreign Currency Exposure, FX Impact, Profit & Cash Flow Improvement, Business Process Design, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Project Management, Executive Presentations, Expense Control, Working Capital Management, Internal Accounting Controls, Risk Assessments, System Implementations, Inventory Tracking, Policies & Procedures, Excel, SAP, BPC, BI, BW, PowerPoint, Word, Training, and People Development.If you are wondering, Lise rhymes with “please.”