Michael Liachowitz

About Michael Liachowitz

Strong technical skills which drive executive-level decision making through the creation of robust analyses and financial reports• Significant experience and expertise with a broad range of financial analysis programs (Excel, Hyperion, Oracle)• Creative problem solver with the ability to preemptively recognize potential risks and effectively address them• Independent decision-making ability and exceptional judgment in a fast-paced environment• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills which consistently generate successful results in a team-based environment• Effective written and verbal communication skills which concisely deliver key takeaways to senior executives

Experience

1. Finance Manager

   IFF

   Mar 2021 — Present · NY, US

   Key corporate contact point for divisional/business unit Finance, Investor Relations, and executive leadership teams.• Manage 3-Statement model for current year budgeting/forecasting as well as long-range strategic plan years.• Provide key financial results and KPI\'s to senior-level management in preparation of Board of Directors meetings, Earnings Calls, Quarterly Business Reviews, and Executive Committee/Leadership Team meetings.• Manage 3-Statement model for current year budgeting/forecasting as well as long-range strategic plan years.• Execute Return on Invested Capital/Strategic long-term plan analysis at enterprise and divisional level, while benchmarking performance versus competitors.• Report global, consolidated currency neutral sales to accurately portray topline business performance.• Develop and manage company-wide Annual Incentive Compensation and Long Term Incentive programs, including company/divisional target setting and mid-year progress updates.

Education

• Cherry Hill High School East

  High School

  2006 — 2010

• Babson College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Finance, Economics

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Market Research
• Financial Markets
• Financial Forecasting
• Intermediate German
• Teamwork
• Essbase
• Microsoft Word
• Capital Iq
• Financial Modeling
• Corporate Finance
• Ms Office Suite
• Hyperion Financial Management (Hfm)
• Forecasting
• Finance
• Analysis
• Bloomberg Terminal
• Consulting
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• E-Commerce
• Access
• Quickbooks