Kevin T. Sumner
Financial Systems Consultant (Business Partner)
Copenhagen
Summary
Dynamic finance and systems professional with extensive expertise in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), consolidation, reporting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A). Proficient in OneStream, SAP BPC, and HFM, with a proven track record of supporting large-scale implementations and optimizing reporting for international organizations. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and driving system improvements through collaboration with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that elevate automation, data quality, and informed decision-making. Committed to achieving impactful results while adapting to the evolving demands of the business landscape.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Systems Consultant (Business Partner)
DFDS
06.2023 - Current
- Played a key role in the implementation of OneStream, supporting the transition from SAP BPC and ensuring post-go-live stability
- Led the onboarding and integration of 30+ non-D365 entities by designing import templates, training users, and standardizing data flow
- Implemented Ferry and Logistics alternate account hierarchies in OneStream to support customized segment reporting
- Collaborated with reporting teams to enhance business rules, cube views, and forms aligned with evolving financial reporting requirements
- Delivered internal training sessions and webinars to build OneStream capability across business units and support user adoption
- Partnered with external consultants and internal stakeholders to optimize reporting processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Group Financial Systems Controller
Falck A/S
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Responsible for maintaining HFM, CXO, and Planon environments
- Provides customer support for HFM community
- Participate and lead in the design, development, testing, and implementation activities relating to project deliverables – such as rebuilding HFM application for Faster Close (Instrumental in reducing closing time from 6 days to 3)
- Development and maintenance of HFM objects – web forms, member lists, rules, data grids, journal reports, ICP reports and task flows
- Periodic maintenance such as loading, clearing, and copying data in HFM.
- Closing Manager – Leading global monthly closing process
- Manage data integration process with Hyperion and non-Hyperion systems
- Assist Group Controllers in technical accounting procedures, such as goodwill reallocation
Business Controller
DISA Industries A/S
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Developed repeatable reporting methods using OLAP cubes that provides unique insight and transparent reporting to top management.
- Assisted in implementing KPI in cooperation with the department managers.
- Increased efficiency by creating a process that generates monthly accruals for accounts.
- Provides analysis to Sales VP to aid in developing the commission structure for sales agents.
- Responsible for providing companywide training globally on how to implement and use OLAP.
Financial Analyst – Invoice Lead
Lockheed Martin
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Responsible for compliance on the approximately $10M monthly invoice on the NISC III contract with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Complied with organization policies and assisted in project management, record keeping, and analysis of monthly reports.
- Used strong leadership skills and financial knowledge to increase financial processes within the organization on a daily basis.
- Responsible for delegating the various tasks to various resources, colleagues, and management on projects to ensure all line items were properly invoiced to the customer
Pricing Manager
Lockheed Martin
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Priced major, competitive proposals for as much as $200M using ProPricer and MS Excel.
- Built and maintained efficient, repeatable pricing models to incorporate every element of cost.
- Maintained a strong relationship with the proposal team members, motivating employees to meet targets and goals provided by management.
- Collaborated with staff to build accurate accounting and financial data for decision making.
- Facilitated over $100M of Engineering Change Proposals for the C2BMC program.
- Part of Lockheed Martin Financial Leadership Development Program
Financial Analyst – Program Finance
PAE Government Services, Inc.
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Provided monthly detail analysis for expenditures for the CHAD contract using the “Earned Value Management” method.
- Obtained all subcontractors’ records to maintain their accounts.
- Identified all committed cost and ensured releases were given ahead of the payment being made.
- Reconciled budget expenditures and consolidated budget data.
- Supported budgeting/reporting, forecasting, invoicing, proposal pricing and long range planning on a daily basis.
- Rebuilt and optimized the HFM application, reducing the global monthly close cycle from 6 days to just 3
- Led the full design, development, and implementation of consolidation enhancements across HFM, CXO, and Planon platforms
- Delivered global support to the HFM user community, significantly improving issue resolution time and end-user satisfaction
- Created and maintained complex HFM components including rules, data grids, ICP reports, journals, and web forms to support group reporting
- Directed data integration between Hyperion and non-Hyperion systems, improving automation and data consistency across entities
- Partnered with Group Controllers on technical accounting solutions, including goodwill reallocation and restructuring scenarios
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Hampton University
Hampton, VA12.2009
Bachelors of Science - Finance
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2007
Skills
OneStream specialist
EXPERTISE
- HFM Expert
- Highly Organized
- Accurate Forecasting Skills
- Financial Reporting Expert
- Financial Analysis Skills
- Independent Worker
- Multitasking Skills
- Ability to Meet Deadlines
- Dedicated Worker
- Budgeting Process Skills
- Stakeholder Management Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Variance Analysis Skills
- Team Oriented
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Financial Systems Consultant (Business Partner)
DFDS
06.2023 - Current
Group Financial Systems Controller
Falck A/S
08.2018 - 05.2023
Business Controller
DISA Industries A/S
01.2015 - 07.2018
Financial Analyst – Invoice Lead
Lockheed Martin
01.2012 - 03.2013
Pricing Manager
Lockheed Martin
03.2010 - 01.2012
Financial Analyst – Program Finance
PAE Government Services, Inc.
07.2009 - 03.2010
Bachelors of Science - Finance
Hampton University
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Hampton University
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