Patrick Merz

Background

About Patrick Merz

Value Creator: • Drives focus and change with a visionary leadership style. • Passionate about creating value by streamlining operational processes, leveraging technology and focusing with teams on why they do what they do, not just simply what they do. Innovative Problem-Solver: • Creative problem-solver incorporating integrity, active listening and flexibility. • Financial and robust business acumen with small to multi-national sized organizations across various sectors. • Extensive experience implementing and stewarding projects to completion. Energizer: • Enthusiastic and enjoy working with and helping people, perseverance to transform ideas into reality, zest for life. CORE COMPETENCIES • Full cycle accounting, management reporting, forecasting and budgeting • Leadership, mentoring and building committed teams based on mutual respect • Value added operational financial analysis, leveraging advanced Excel skills • Advising, governance and oversight of Not for Profit and charities • Demonstrated strength in change management, ERP system implementation and support • Project planning, control, and execution • Solid presentation skills with ability to present financial material to non-financial audiences SELECTED ACCOMPLISHEMENTS • $20M in team savings achieved leading a global procurement project team • recouped through extensive PST analysis • $10M in SR & D tax credits identified and recovered • Keynote speaker