Chief Financial Officer Sample

You should never use a creative resume

Many job seekers think that an eye-catching resume template will help them stand out to hiring managers and increase their chances of landing an interview. This is a myth put out by resume builders that value design over content.

The truth is that most hiring managers prefer a traditional resume format.

Creative resume templates, like the one pictured here, can actually hurt your chances of landing an interview. Instead, you should use a basic resume format that quickly communicates your basic information and qualifications–like the one included below.

Name

Title

City, State or Country if international

Phone | Email

LinkedIn URL

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL

Detail-oriented, driven CFO highly regarded for leadership and specialized excellence in all areas of Finance. Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to examine and understand business needs and deliver comprehensive reports for external groups while exceeding stringent expectations. Accustomed to managing multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Strong collaborative skills with experience working in a team environment, able to work effectively alongside individuals from diverse backgrounds.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial Accounting

• Balance Sheet

• Business Acumen

• Financial Statements

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Reconciliation

• Leadership/ Coaching

• Market Analysis

• P&L Analysis

• Cash Flow Projections

• Strategic Partnerships

• Process Improvement

• Accounts Receivable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Chief Financial Officer

Company | Location | Year to Year

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning and budget (with focus on growth) for company with annual revenue of $1M+

• Collaborate extensively with other executives to define and improve company mission

• Implemented cost-saving initiatives and productivity tools, including streamlined internal audit procedures and use of SAP ERP software company-wide

• Established competitive quotas and bonus program for sales department, increasing YoY revenue 10% in most recent fiscal year

• Managed budget and vendor relations for company with 500+ employees

• Spearheaded expansion of HR and accounting teams to keep up with company growth, assisting with recruiting of top talent

• Financed a $35 million capital expansion project with Canadian Ex-Im Bank that provided unconventional financing that went beyond machinery financing to include soft costs, facility costs, and tooling. This financing package improved initial operating cash flow by $9 million and delivered ongoing savings of 11/2% for the cost of capital.

• Obtained stretch financing for closing one Canadian plant and consolidating it into the remaining two plants.

• Created common operating metrics for all plants that led to improved accountability for operations.

• Initiated mid-month and last day of month flash reporting to the parent company.

• Successfully directed all of the Y2K activities.

CFO

Company | Location | Year to Year

Responsibilities

• Led successful effort to re-engineer the publishing business unit. All facets of publishing including revenues, costs, product mix, philosophy, and frequency of publication were addressed. The publishing business unit became more focused, achieving bottom line improvements of $500k annually.

• Key member of the management team that successfully completed the sale of the publishing business unit to new ownership

• Implemented internal audit procedures which identified $100k in annual cost savings and revenue opportunities

• Designed and implemented a new billing review process to ensure efficiency and accuracy

• Negotiated cost savings and new vendor terms reducing operating costs by $50k, and improving cash flow by $150k

Accounting Manager

Company | Location | Year to Year

Responsibilities

Responsible for day to day operations of the accounting department including treasury, safety, audit reviews, health insurance, and risk management. Manage a staff of three.

• Consolidated departmental responsibilities and streamlined accounting system, reducing staff from five people to three, saving $75,000 annually.

• Reduced time necessary to file quarterly and annual payroll tax returns, monthly, quarterly and annual financial statement from 20 to 15 days.

• Spearheaded changes in safety program, resulting in a reduction of Worker's Compensation cost by $25,000 annually, a 10% savings.

• Improved information flow to external auditors, reducing audit costs by $10,000 annually, a 25% savings.

• Reduced Worker's Compensation experience rate by nine percentage points within 12 months.

• Negotiated with insurance company and generated competitive bids to reduce insurance cost $20,000 annually, a 15% savings.

• By establishing and maintaining a strong working relationship with the bank, converted $1.5 million line of credit to $1 million 4-year note and $500,000 line of credit.

EDUCATION

Complete School Name, City, St/Country: List Graduation Years If Within the Last Ten Years
Complete Degree Name (Candidate) – Major (GPA: List if over 3.3)

• Relevant Coursework: List coursework taken (even include those you are planning on taking)

• Awards/Honors: List any awards, honors or big achievements

• Clubs/Activities: List clubs and activities in which you participated

• Relevant Projects: List 2-3 projects you have worked on

Always start with your most recent positions at the top of your resume. This is called reverse-chronological format, and keeps your most relevant information easy for hiring managers to review.