Michael J Citarella has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, cost management, and schedule development for Boeing. He has led teams and managed budgets up to $20 million. Citarella excels at analyzing financial and operational data to identify opportunities and risks, and make recommendations to senior leadership. He has worked in multiple business units at Boeing, with experience in finance, engineering, cost control, estimating, procurement, and business operations.
Seeking challenging positions in Bids & Proposals / Financial Analysis / Business Plan / Budgeting / Trend Analysis with an organization of high repute.
Seeking challenging positions in Bids & Proposals / Financial Analysis / Business Plan / Budgeting / Trend Analysis with an organization of high repute.
Simplifying the Complex Enterprise Performance Management MarketPack22
This presentation overviews the enterprise performance management (EPM) market and describes a new approach for realizing key strategies using better EPM software.
I am a financial industry professional with over eighteen years of experience specializing in improving the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit; preparing and extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems; performing moderately complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial reports and data, and preparing subsequent narrative analysis for management. Expert communicator able to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Proven leader ensuring high-quality and optimal profitability.
Simplifying the Complex Enterprise Performance Management MarketPack22
This presentation overviews the enterprise performance management (EPM) market and describes a new approach for realizing key strategies using better EPM software.
I am a financial industry professional with over eighteen years of experience specializing in improving the operational and financial effectiveness of the unit; preparing and extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems; performing moderately complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial reports and data, and preparing subsequent narrative analysis for management. Expert communicator able to forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. Proven leader ensuring high-quality and optimal profitability.
Certified Professional in Project Management /PMO with 6 years of experience understanding
of Global Change Delivery Business Transformation Frameworks and best practice techniques with a
good understanding of project lifecycle , Understanding of Project Management principles and
methodologies and its Governance role.
Results-oriented adept in project management and strategic planning while supporting multiple
industries. Dedicated IT professional with career experience delivering excellence in cross-functional
team building and leadership
1. Michael J Citarella
708-590-6958
mjcitarella@gmail.com
SENIOR CORPORATE FINANCIAL ANALYST
PROFILE SUMMARY
20+ years of Development and integration working in Corporate Finance, Program cost and scheduling of metrics for
management review and action. Influence Senior Financial Management with timely and accurate budget analysis
and make recommendations. Proven ability to improve processes and lead positive change within organizations and
communities. Experience in Boeing Business Units (SSG Shared Services, BDS, EOT and Corporate) across
multiple functions (Finance, Industrial Engineering, Cost Management, Estimating & Pricing, Procurement, Business
Operations). Excellent analytical skills and ability to make effective and strategic decisions with complex information,
ability to mobilize groups of people to take action and leadership within the workplace.
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
Long Range Business Plan Development (LRBP)
Estimate at Completions (EAC)
Corporate Finance
Cost Management
Earned Value Management Analysis (EVMS)
Schedule Development – Detail and Program Level
Integration of Cost and Schedule (CSPR)
Mentoring / Employee Training
Work Authorizations (CLAS)
Cognos
Extensive experience in managing projects and leading teams
WORK EXPERIENCE
THE BOEING COMPANY
4/14 to Present - SSG, Business Planning and Analyst 4, Finance, Chicago, IL
Manage and Control Chicago and EFO (Executive Flight Operations) Site Services budget.
Functions include:
Create and present financial and operational data to senior Site Services leadership using skills to determine
opportunities and risk, capital analysis, 5 year long range business plan, estimate at completion and
variance analysis.
Manage $20 million of costs for capital and expense projects.
11/10 to 4/14 - Engineering Operations and Technology, Chicago, IL
Business Process Analyst 4
Lead Business Operation Team within IT, Global Desktop and Print Services Organization.
Functions include:
Monthly analysis of employment, labor charging, risks and opportunities.
Create and present financial and operational data to senior GDPS IT leadership
Advices leadership on action to reduce cost and improve performance.
Focal for all GDPS employees on labor issues.
SSPN focal for organization, creates and manages invoices for several suppliers.
10/06 to 10/10 - Boeing World Headquarters, Chicago, IL
Boeing Corporate Controller’s Office- Sr. Business & Planning Analyst 4
Consolidate and analyze Boeing Corporate budget of approximately one billion dollars for Controller and
CFO.
Manage a financial database for corporate overhead costs for monthly, quarterly, yearly planning & analysis.
Analyzed and presented financial data and metrics to senior leadership to facilitate strategic decision
making.
Lead Finance Analyst Integrator for all Corporate Functions & Business Manager for Corporate Finance
Organization. Lead cost management roll -up for Corporate organization including cost and variance
analysis, EAC and LRBP. Reported and advised Senior Corporate Financial leadership on performance
data, trends, and risks and opportunities.
2. Focal for all Corporate overhead functional Business Managers providing leadership and direction, Finance
system SME (PAPRS/Cognos) with RAA for tool development, testing and training, Participate in Enterprise
Wide Common Cost Management initiative – ECCM – CLAS Team, Focal for Corporate charge line set-up
and work authorization.
5/03 to 10/06 - Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Support Systems, Mesa, AZ
Business Operations, Business & Planning Analyst 4
Lead Business Financial Analyst, Support Systems Apache Programs
Lead Financial Organization in following processes and procedures while maintaining several contracts.
Analyzed Financial and Earned Value Data and communicates schedule and cost solutions to Program
Management.
Maintain contracts orders and revenue with the focus on Long Range Business Plan (LRBP).
Develop Estimates at Completion (EAC’s) to forecast Program’s health.
Reviewed costs collected on a monthly basis and perform analysis.
Provided consistent reporting and visibility of Program’s schedule and budget performance to upper
management.
Served as liaison with multiple Control Account Managers (CAM) and various levels of Functional
Management. Developed, implemented and maintained complex integrated schedules with budget
resources.
Provided Program Managers with Business Operations leadership and direction.
Prepares and conducts training sessions on planning, scheduling, and new employee training/mentoring.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OPP/Cobra (CSPR).
3/00 to 5/03 - Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Philadelphia, PA
Business Operations, Business & Planning Analyst 4
Lead Business Operations Analyst, Comanche Program
Analyzed earned value data and recommends schedule and cost solutions to Team Leadership.
Developed and coordinated complex integrated schedules, resource plans, and risk analysis and alerts
team of potential risk to upcoming cost and schedule milestones.
Performed Critical Path Analysis and directed leadership potential problems.
Created, maintained and presented tiered level schedules for program performance reporting.
Controlled the change commitment process by identifying major risk areas to management and ensuring
that commitments are documented, disseminated, and incorporated in accordance with change
commitment disciplines.
Served as liaison with multiple functions and levels of Management also with company partners and
suppliers.
Traveled to supplier / customer when needed to resolve critical schedule issues or concerns.
Prepared and conducts training sessions on scheduling and new employee training / mentoring.
10/91 to 3/00 – Multiple Positions, Various Sites
Industrial Engineer Analyst
Performed daily activity such as shop scheduling, machine load analysis, cost reporting. Analyzed
customer requirements and delivery schedule. Developed and maintained cost and schedule
performance metrics and preformed analysis.
Developed detailed metrics to track supplier commitments and ensure on-time delivery. Acted as liaison
between all levels of management (Boeing and supplier) to any resolve issues that effected schedule
commitments.
Scheduled and tracked transferring manufacturing equipment and material to new facility. Developed and
implemented detail schedules of all shop orders and machine loads to avoid delays in deliveries to
customers.
Problem solving in coordination with various departments, which were resolved by application of industrial
engineering techniques. Compile, analyze, statistically treat and present graphically, man-hour performance
and budget data. Lead work transfers from Philadelphia site to other Boeing sites.
EDUCATION
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY, Bethlehem, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing (1991)
3. Lapsed SECURITY CLEARENCE - Secret - Granted 05/24/01
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient use of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office: Microsoft Excel (Expert), PowerPoint (Expert), Project
(Intermediate)
Boeing Specific: Cognos, EAS, CSPR (OPP & Cobra), ICHS, FDR, Khalix PAPRS, PeopleSoft, MSR, EWACA,
IWA, CLAS, SSPN
REFERENCES: Available upon request.
COMMUNITY
Volunteer for local youth athletic programs, volunteer for local church, State of Arizona Licensed Foster Parent,
Volunteer Member of “Rescue a Golden Retriever”, Involved in Boeing-related activities such Good Neighbor Day,
Christmas Angel, also involved with supporting the troops overseas “We Care” program.