Susanne Holmes, Cpa, Cga
About Susanne Holmes, Cpa, Cga
Susanne Holmes is a Senior Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial management and analysis across various sectors, including healthcare and retail. She has held positions at notable organizations such as Sears Canada and Kraft Foods Group, and specializes in trade spend management and data modeling.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Susanne Holmes currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, she focuses on financial analysis and regulatory reporting within the healthcare sector. Her expertise in trade spend management and optimizing financial strategies contributes to better resource allocation for the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Holmes has a diverse background in financial analysis, having worked at various organizations. She held the position of Financial Analyst at Sears Canada from 2004 to 2005, and again from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Kraft Foods Group from 2000 to 2004 and at BlueCat from 2014 to 2016. Her experience includes roles that emphasize process re-engineering and operational efficiencies.
Education and Qualifications
Susanne Holmes studied at the University of Guelph, where she earned an Associate of Arts (AA) in Economics from 1986 to 1990. She later achieved a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Guelph University in 1970. Holmes is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified General Accountant (CGA), which underlines her qualifications in financial management.
Expertise in Financial Strategies
Holmes specializes in data modeling, transforming complex data sets into actionable business insights. She has extensive experience in regulatory reporting within the healthcare sector, which enhances her ability to develop standardized pricing strategies. Her work has contributed to consistent financial planning and analysis across various industries.
Career History Overview
Throughout her career, Susanne Holmes has held several significant positions. She worked at the Ontario Ministry of Health as a Financial Analyst from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, she was a Project Leader in Finance and Strategic Sourcing at Sears Canada from 2008 to 2011. Her role at The Hospital for Sick Children as Patient Care Finance from 2011 to 2013 further highlights her extensive experience in financial roles.