John Holman

Current

Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at RAJ Manufacturing LLC

Past

FP&A Consultant at Taryn Rose International
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Warnaco
Senior Financial Analyst at Warnaco

Cost Accountant at Warnaco

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Education

University of Phoenix
Los Angeles Community Colleges
UCLA Extension

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Industry

Apparel & Fashion

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John Holman’s Summary

Finance Manager with extensive experience in the Apparel & Fashion industry. Over 12 years in the Financial Planning and Analysis discipline. I am interested in adding value to a consumer products company using hands-on financial planning and analysis, pro-active cost control, problem solving skills, and effective management of staff.

Summary of Qualifications:
• 9 years experience as Manager of Financial Planning.
• 21 years experience in finance and accounting in the apparel industry.
• Effective planner, leader and consensus builder.
• Skilled analyst with valuable oral/written communication and organization skills.

John Holman’s Specialties:

Complex Excel financial modeling, Hyperion Enterprise and Retrieve, SAP R3 ERP software, SAP FI/CO, Microstrategy BI software, Full Circle ERP apparel software, ACS apparel software, Lawson G/L, and Microsoft Office proficiency.

John Holman’s Experience

Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

RAJ Manufacturing LLC

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

January 2009 — Present (1 year )

RAJ is a swimwear manufacturer of brands such as Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Hurley, Reef, St. John, Athena, Next, Luxe, and Ella Moss.
FP&A Consultant

Taryn Rose International

(Apparel & Fashion industry)

December 2008 — January 2009 (2 months)

Taryn Rose is a privately held luxury shoe company.

• Financial modeling in MS Excel
• Financial analysis
• Reporting to CFO
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis

Warnaco

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; WRNC; Apparel & Fashion industry)

June 1999 — July 2008 (9 years 2 months)

•Provide direction and leadership for up to 4 Financial Analysts.
•Analyze/Explain variances to the financial forecast, suggesting corrective actions.
•Direct the annual budget and monthly re-forecast business processes.
•Manage and coordinate the 3 year strategic plan with executive management.
•Identify and communicate cost savings opportunities.
•Analyze/Explain sales quantity and mix variances by brand and product.
•Oversee the gross margin tracking of new product development.
•Produce Board of Directors and Monthly Operating Review meeting materials.
•Manage the Inventory Roll Forward in dollars and units by Division.
•Assist with Divisional MD&A commentary preparation.
•Preparation of Quarterly Operating Review balance sheet analysis for auditors.
•Manage the Swimwear Division’s budget and forecasting calendar.
•Collaborate with IT department on the implementation of Hyperion and SAP.
•Special projects for the Divisional CFO and President.
Senior Financial Analyst

Warnaco

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; WRNC; Apparel & Fashion industry)

June 1996 — June 1999 (3 years 1 month)

•Create and maintain complex financial models in Excel for Sales, Dilution, Standard Costs, Departmental Expenses and Headcount/Salaries.
•Analyze and report Order Bookings & Profitability versus forecast.
•Control spending of Department Managers by pro-active communication.
•Support the annual budget and monthly re-forecast functions.
•Prepare Daily Management Flash Report showing key operating metrics.
•Create and maintain A/R Roll Forward by Sales Channel.
•Responsible for the Swimwear Treasury Forecast.
•Prepare the Monthly Management Review Book.
•Generate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports.
Cost Accountant

Warnaco

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; WRNC; Apparel & Fashion industry)

May 1987 — June 1996 (9 years 2 months)

•Maintain Income Statement and Balance Sheet forecast models.
•Raw Materials costing, including monthly accruals.
•Participate in the Physical Inventory and reconciliation.
•Periodic Cost Submission reports to U.S. Customs pertaining to the company’s Maquilladora Sewing Plants in Mexico.
•Assist with U.S. Customs compliance audits.
•Preparation of financial reports.
•Journal entries to the general ledger.

John Holman’s Education

University of Phoenix

BSBA , Business Administation - Finance , 2007 — 2010 (expected)

Attending night classes while maintaining a 3.88 GPA. Scheduled to complete my degree in February, 2010.

The University of Phoenix educational model uses Learning Teams. Approximately 30% of the student's grade depends on their ability to collaborate in a team environment to produce research papers and give PowerPoint presentations. The team concept fosters team-building and dispute resolution skills.
Los Angeles Community Colleges

General Education with emphasis on Business & Technology
UCLA Extension

Accounting Theory / Cost Accounting

Additional Information

John Holman’s Websites:

My Company

John Holman’s Interests:

financial planning & analysis, networking, new technology, traveling, recreational vehicles, camping.

John Holman’s Groups:

Executive Suite
Relevante -- Networking Group for Accounting, Audit, and Finance Professionals
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
SAP People Forum
OCEAN - Orange County Executives And Networkers
Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals
Finance & Accounting Professionals
Consultants Network
TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
University of Phoenix Association
"The "Intl" Financial Executives Networking Group"
Excel Developers
Financial Planning & Analysis Networking Group
Retail Industry Professionals Group
Retailers Industry Management Group: Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, E-commerce, IT Technology
Apparel Executives Forum
Finance Leaders Association
Association of Financial Analysts
Finance and Accounting Recruiter Group
StyleCareers
RETAIL EXECS
LION500.com (Open Networkers)
JBCStyle Fashion Careers Network
Professionals of the Inland Empire
LinkedWorking Los Angeles
Apparel and Textiles Professional Network
TopLinked Finance and Accounting Professionals
Fashion Connections
Inland Empire Executives & Networkers
Apparel and Textile Executive Network
Linked Orange County California
Women's Wear Daily
Malakye.com
Financial Modelling in Excel
Warnaco Alumni Network
Fashion & Apparel Business Network
Orange County FP&A Professionals
Full Circle Users Group