Sam Grigorian
Seasoned Finance Expert | Strategic Leader Driving Business Growth
Intro
What I am all about.
Seasoned finance professional with over 7 years of progressive experience in financial management, analysis, and strategy development. Adept at navigating complex financial landscapes and driving business growth through strategic planning and optimization of financial processes. Proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and profitability.
Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and leading cross-functional teams. Passionate about leveraging financial insights to drive sustainable business success. Seeking to apply expertise as a Senior Finance Manager, Finance Controller, VP of Finance, or in other managerial positions, contributing to the strategic vision and operational excellence of a dynamic organization.
Expertise
Batman would be jealous.
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Company-Level Finance Management
I oversee all financial aspects of the company, ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment. I develop and execute financial strategies for sustainable growth, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborating across departments, I optimize resource allocation, mitigate risks, and maximize profitability, contributing to long-term success.
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Effective People Operations
Recognizing the importance of people in organizational success, I lead efforts to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Through performance management, talent development, and engagement initiatives, I foster a diverse, high-performing workforce. By promoting transparency, mentorship, and empowerment, I build teams capable of driving innovation and delivering exceptional results.
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Automation and ERP Systems
Embracing evolving technology, I drive initiatives to streamline operations and leverage data insights for decision-making. Implementing cutting-edge ERP systems and automation tools, I enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. By ensuring seamless integration and continuous optimization, I position the organization for sustained growth and competitiveness.
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Risk and Change Management
In a dynamic business environment, I proactively manage financial risks and drive strategic change. Identifying and mitigating risks, I safeguard assets and reputation while leading transformative initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions. Through fostering adaptability and innovation, I empower teams to capitalize on opportunities and navigate uncertainties, ensuring organizational resilience and success.
Skills
Lifelong learner.
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Language
English C2/Native, Armenian C2/Native, Spanish B1, Russian B1, German B1
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Enterprise Software
Strong knowledge of DATEV, 1CRM, Redmine, Circula, TravelPerk, Quickbooks, Gusto, Expensify, SAP, SuccessFactors, Congos, SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite
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Programming
Learning programming via Python and SQL
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MS Office
Advanced background in Microsoft Excel including VBA, pivots, Vlookups and complex functions
Experience
Yes. I've been around.
2024 – Present
Blickfeld
Finance Manager (Contract)
Munich, Germany
- Increasing sales, revenue and cash forecasting accuracy by utilizing existing ERP systems & communication with sales
- Consolidating & preparing monthly financial reporting to investors
- Actively enforcing US and German GAAP accounting policies in our financial reportings
2022 – 2023
Intel | New Mexico Disaggregated Manufacturing
Senior Financial Analyst
Portland, OR
- Improved payroll calculation methodology resulting in variance of less than 3% from actual payroll spends
- Consolidated payroll documents into one simple file resulting in 90% less file reference errors
- Implementing new organizational hierarchy to allow more accurate headcount tracking
2023 – Present
Text'nPayMe | 500 Global Portfolio Company
Board of Advisers
Dover, DE
- Implemented a multi-point valuation strategy utilizing EBIT and EBITDA multiples against industry standards, & DCF analysis
- Strategically executed clear budgetary restrictions to optimize cash flow and reduce COGS and expenses by a combined 10%
- Amassed investors ranging in industry & experience, maintained diplomatic relations in strenuous external economic affairs
2020 – 2022
Intel | Corporate Strategy Office
Senior Financial Analyst
Portland, OR
- Managed $500M spending budget across 10 groups and 1,000+ headcount
- Restructured the org resulting in cleaner financial reporting across 10 groups & 1,000+ headcount
- Implemented connected reporting resulting in 100% accurate and real-time data through Power BI
- Built an internal tracker for Corp-provided budget variance analysis against our distributed group targets
2019 – 2020
Intel | Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial Analyst
Portland, OR
- Implemented new automated payroll calculations resulting in a 90% accurate forecast
- Improved M&A forecast accuracy resulting in 20 hours of time savings per week
- Created and maintained files that benchmark new M&As against prior ones
2018 – 2019
Nike | Corporate Strategy Office
Data Management Specialist (Contract)
Portland, OR
- Improved data processing accuracy from 10 errors per person per week, to less than 2 per person per week
- Enhanced existing data accuracy through organization of files across multiple software platforms
- Managed data accuracy through utilization of SAP and Nike HR analytics tools (ServiceNow, RightNow)
- Preserved SOX compliance through various redundancy checks to ensure data accuracy
2018
Nike
Compensation Operations Analyst (Contract)
Portland, OR
- Audited more than 75K employee benefits prior to mgmt. bonus authorization & global payment distribution
- Resolved foreign currency issues with an impact of $500K savings to Nike’s annual bottom-line
- Managed and improved communication complications through file automation
- Saved core HR ops $150K annually by standardizing 5 audits & distributing templates to regional teams
2017
Domaine Vouniere
International Financial Analyst (Contract)
Portland, OR
- Conducted market research through demographic, pricing and profitability analysis among Portland’s wine distributors to determine cost vs benefit of selling wine in Portland
- Constructed a 5-year PnL for scenario analysis of the winery selling wine in Portland
- Presented our findings to the winery owners in France
2017
The Climate Trust
Financial Analyst (Contract)
Portland, OR
- Created efficient frontier, pivot tables/charts, matrices and, analyzed behavior in portfolio
- Formulated white papers explaining carbon credits, their behavior in portfolios and, market saturation
- Researched carbon credits, potential institutional investors and, proper sources for data extraction
2015
Green Lents
Financial Analyst (Contract)
Portland, OR
- Reconstructed a 5-Year forecast and 3-year preceding PnL for the different segments of the non-profit including grants, libraries, and farms
- Identified key potential investors through SWOT and 5-Forces analysis to support the growth of the organization
- Communicated with city council to determine key grants that would benefit the organization
2015
National Policy Consensus Center
Accounting Intern
Portland, OR
- Created budgets in non-profit organizational format to present to management
- Analyzed the PnL to understand opportunities and risks in the financials and communicated those to management
- Processed invoices and reconciled project tracking sheets to support daily activities
Education
Lazy isn't in my vocabulary.
2016 – 2017
Portland State University - School of Business
Master's Degree, Financial Analysis
Portland, OR
Master’s Coursework: Financial Statement analysis, company valuation, international financial policy and structure, hedging, case studies.
2011 – 2016
Portland State University - School of Business
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
Portland, OR
Bachelor’s Coursework: ERP systems (SAP and QuickBooks), core accounting structure, US GAAP, IFRS, marketing, advertising, managerial accounting.
My Journey
Companies I collaborated with.
