Strategic executive, planner and problem solver with high level of success in partnering finance and business objectives. Effectively evaluate and implement business development strategies designed to drive long-term gains in performance, revenue, and market share. Highly adept in planning, modeling, forecasting, analysis and reporting of financial data. Trusted advisor to senior leaders in the assembly and presentation of information used to drive key business decisions. Compelling communicator, team collaborator and consensus builder.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:
Strategic Planning & Operational Leadership, Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis, Advanced Financial Modeling, Product Marketing, Branding & Promotion, New Product Development & Market Penetration Strategies, Business Development & Client Relationship Management, Retail Card Services Operations, Market Research & Analysis, Customer Loyalty & Co-Branding Strategies, Performance Evaluation & Trend Analysis, Budget Preparation & Monitoring, P&L Oversight & Sales Forecasting, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Change Management & Operational Alignment, Team Leadership, Mentoring & Coaching, Project Management & Internal Consulting, Cost Containment/Expense Management, Needs Assessment, Presentation & Negotiation
Vice President, Lead Financial Officer (Global Credit Administration) @ Lead global organization of 20 people responsible for Financial Analysis & Reporting, Business Process Implementation, Operational Efficiencies and Project Management for both Credit and Fraud Operations worldwide. From June 2013 to Present (2 years 7 months) Director, Business Analysis (Enterprise Growth) @ Manage team of 5 that provide business development support and financial management for the newly created digital payment and e-commerce platform, SERVE. From March 2011 to June 2013 (2 years 4 months) Director, Business Analysis (CoBrand and Card Services) @ Led finance team responsible for full range of business and financial analytics and provided strategic support for the US Consumer Co-Brand and Consumer Lending portfolios. From November 2005 to March 2011 (5 years 5 months) AVP, Strategy & Planning @ Executed ad-hoc strategic analytics to assess both revenue growth and cost reduction opportunities within Smith Barney's retail brokerage unit. From November 2003 to November 2005 (2 years 1 month) Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis @ Manage all forecasting, long-range planning, results and business analysis for Warner Music Group HQ. From October 2001 to November 2003 (2 years 2 months) Financial Analyst @ Responsible for general accounting functions and enhancing financial management processes. From February 2000 to October 2001 (1 year 9 months)
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Minor in Economics @ Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst From 1996 to 2000 Christopher Geller is skilled in: Cross-functional Team Leadership, Analysis, Management, Business Planning, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Project Management, Business Development, Timely Decision Making, Strategy, Business Analysis, CRM, Financial Modeling, Product Marketing