Brian Blick

Background

About Brian Blick

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Finance Manager specializing in global logistics for a Fortune 100 company. With more than 20 years of experience across various business functions, I excel in strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting, effectively driving operational efficiency and cost optimization. My expertise in managing complex budgets and forecasting enhances decision-making and supports the company’s growth initiatives. Passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to optimize logistics operations and improve profitability while ensuring compliance and best practices. INNOVATIVE · Addressed data and analysis gaps in distributor inventory by developing interactive data visualizations in Power BI, facilitating efficient forecasting and shortage identification. · Leveraged Power BI to create models that allow the sales team to quickly analyze sales trends by customer, product family, and part number. · Implemented query tools to streamline monthly processes, improving efficiency and accuracy in reporting tasks. MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP · Continuously enhanced team structure and procedures to boost efficiency, productivity, and accuracy, while reducing lead times for reporting and ad hoc requests. · Led a high-performing team through significant changes, including acquisitions, divestitures, ERP conversions, and tight project deadlines during high-stress periods. · Managed requests from various business functions by swiftly analyzing large data sets and providing clear conclusions and actionable recommendations. · Successfully guided team members at multiple organizational levels to achieve outstanding results. PROJECT MANAGEMENT · Developed a new cost center structure for the Quality organization to align with a new center of excellence, focusing on geography, expense classification, and reporting. · Led a project to revise global policies and accounting practices following an acquisition, coordinating changes across global regions and over twenty manufacturing plants to restate the annual budget in accordance with the new standards. · Served as the team lead for the ERP conversion from JDE World to SAP, managing all aspects of freight payment, accruals, accounting, cost centers, and payments for North America. · Directed a project for a major company divestiture, ensuring continuity on the existing ERP system until a full conversion could be completed within a tight two-month timeline.