Marisa Mcknight

Skills

SKILLS

With extensive experience across Procurement, Finance, HR Operations, and Supply Chain, I bring a diverse skillset that supports strategic decision-making, operational improvement, and financial excellence. My expertise spans analytical functions, system management, and cross-functional collaboration ensuring organizations operate efficiently and effectively.

Core Financial & Analytical Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Skilled in developing accurate budgets and forecasts that support business planning, long-range strategy, and departmental goal alignment.

Financial Modeling

Experienced in building data-driven models used for pricing, profitability analysis, scenario planning, and leadership decision-making.

Revenue Recognition

Knowledgeable in interpreting revenue policies, ensuring compliance, and preparing accurate financial documentation and reporting.

Cost Savings & Optimization

Proven track record of identifying cost-reduction opportunities, negotiating better terms, and driving measurable financial improvements.

Procurement, Sourcing & Contract Skills

Sourcing & Procurement Strategy

Expertise in supplier evaluation, competitive bidding, market analysis, and building strong supplier relationships.

Pricing & Proposal Development

Experienced in reviewing vendor quotes, evaluating cost structures, and supporting competitive proposal development.

Risk Mitigation

Able to assess supplier risks, contract exposure, and operational vulnerabilities to ensure organizational protection.

Vendor Onboarding & Management

Skilled in onboarding new suppliers, ensuring compliance with internal processes, and maintaining accurate vendor documentation.

Operations & Workforce Skills

Supply Chain & Operations Support

Supports efficiency improvements, workflow coordination, and operational planning to keep teams aligned and productive.

Workforce Management

Experience in HR operations, staffing coordination, employee support, and internal process management.

Technical Systems Expertise

Proficient with leading industry tools including Salesforce CPQ, SAP, Oracle, Coupa, NetSuite, Workday, Tableau, Ariba, PeopleSoft, and advanced Microsoft Excel, supporting finance, procurement, reporting, and operational functions.

Scroll to Top