Suzanne McKinley

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ABOUT SUZANNE MCKINLEY

I am a Finance Executive with a proven ability to lead teams, collaborate across departments, and drive measurable business success. Over my career, I have progressively grown in finance and accounting roles, shaping strategy, optimizing processes, and strengthening financial decision-making at a global level.I specialize in P&L management, revenue planning, profitability optimization, and data-driven insights to enhance executive decision-making. Through extensive cross-functional collaboration, I have developed a broad understanding of the business, enabling me to bring a holistic approach to financial leadership. My ability to partner across teams, extract insights, and provide objective financial guidance ensures that the business makes informed, strategic choices that drive sustainable growth.Leading a large team of professionals, I foster a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on results, encouraging continuous improvement and excellence. My global experience spans North America, Europe, Australia, India and Asia, allowing me to navigate international business landscapes and align financial strategies with market-specific dynamics.I hold an MBA in Finance and have experience in business strategy, long-range planning, budgeting, order-to-cash processes, credit risk management, working capital, SOX compliance, M&A, due diligence, system implementations, and communicating financial performance and business impact to key stakeholders. I have a solid command of SAP, Excel, Business Objects, Business Warehouse, Forecasting tools (BPS, SAC), and Analysis for Office, and able to leverage Power BI for reporting & insights, equipping me with the tools to turn financial data into meaningful business decisions.I thrive in transformational finance leadership, where I drive change, optimize processes, and build scalable financial frameworks. My goal is to continue leveraging my expertise to support businesses in achieving operational efficiency, profitability, and strategic success.