Paul McPhail

About Paul McPhail

As a decisive C-suite executive with 25+ years of experience in corporate financial functions, I specialize in cash flow and profit improvement. My background spans diverse industries including manufacturing, food and technology. I\'ve also gained broad exposure to the financial nuances of both American and multinational companies while working for organizations like Kraft Foods (Tombstone Pizza), Wisconsin Plastics Inc. and Noran Instruments Inc. My unique promise of value includes implementing processes and controls organization-wide to minimize costs and maximizing efficiencies. I\'m equally adept at forming relationships with banking and other financial institutions to support seamless finance functions. My extensive experience in creating KPIs, budgets and forecasts to elevate value and profitability also sets me apart from my peers. Early in my career, I quickly scaled the professional ladder, landing my first CFO role at a custom injection molding and tooling manufacturer. Most recently, I was recruited by a former colleague to serve as CFO of a plastic injection molding company, driving turnaround efforts while overseeing company-wide finance operations. Notably, I brought the organization from $600K underwater to turning a profit via championing strategic changes. I also directed a company restructuring to amplify synergies and initiated price increases on selected products and services to grow revenue. My colleagues describe me as ambitious and loyal. No matter the complexity of the task or initiative, I\'m there for the long haul. I consider myself a difference maker and transformational leader-someone who embraces and executes effective change. One of my most valuable skills is my ability to bring different functional areas together to achieve a common goal. If you think that we could have a valuable partnership, feel free to send me a message. I look forward to meeting you! Paul M••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Wisconsin Plastics, Inc

   Jan 2013 — Present · Green Bay, WI, US

   Wisconsin Plastics Inc. is a privately owned plastic injection molding company. Brought on board by a former colleague, I was appointed to turn around decreasing margins, diversify the customer base and reverse underinvestment in capital equipment across multiple divisions. My scope of duties includes directing, measuring and optimizing finance functions along with identifying areas for cost, process and revenue improvement. I also provide strategic insights for short- and long-range strategic planning.Key Successes:Guided the organization from $600K underwater to yielding $750K in the final 5 months of my first year, turning a small profit for FY2013 through strategic changes; elevated EBITDA by $1.5M YOY in 2014. Enhanced performance across multiple divisions by implementing a new monthly reporting package to include KPIs for each division. Augmented revenue significantly via recommending price increases on selected products and services based on customer needs. Amplified organization-wide synergies by championing a company restructuring. Reallocated design & development staff to advance new end-to-end customer projects. Led a headcount reduction and facility closure to balance expenses with current revenues.Expanded profitability and enabled management to focus on core business upon negotiating the sale of the fabricating division in 2016.Performed a key role in strategizing and rolling out a proprietary line of towel / tissue / soap dispensers that is projected to elevate gross margins and grow the customer base.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Finance

Skills

• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Corporate Finance
• Leadership
• Management
• Auditing
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mergers
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Restructuring
• Business Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Analysis
• Private Equity
• P&L Management
• Business Planning
• Budgeting
• Process Improvement