Dionne Jimenez, MBA
About Dionne Jimenez, MBA
Dionne Jimenez, MBA, is a Senior Finance & Contracts Manager with extensive experience in capital budgeting and financial modeling. She has held various finance roles at notable companies, including Amgen and Kite Pharma, and is passionate about coaching and building relationships.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Dionne Jimenez serves as the Senior Finance & Contracts Manager at Kite Pharma since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and contract management, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Her expertise in capital budgeting techniques, including IRR, NPV, and payback, contributes to the strategic financial planning of the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Kite Pharma, Dionne Jimenez held several significant positions in finance. She worked at Amgen for over a decade in various roles, including Senior Finance and Project Manager for Global Facilities Operations from 2009 to 2019, and Senior Finance Manager for Corporate Master Planning and Real Estate from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she served as Director Supply Chain Finance and Director Manufacturing Finance at Hain Celestial Group between 2002 and 2005, and 2000 to 2002, respectively.
Educational Background
Dionne Jimenez earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from Regis University. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in finance and management.
Coaching and Relationship Building
Dionne Jimenez is passionate about coaching and building lasting relationships within her professional environment. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and mentorship in the workplace, contributing to a positive organizational culture and effective team dynamics.
Financial Modeling and Problem-Solving Skills
Dionne possesses exceptional financial modeling skills, which enable her to analyze complex financial data effectively. She is known for delivering high-quality results through detailed due diligence and thoughtful evaluation of business needs. Her natural inclination towards problem-solving allows her to address financial challenges with practical solutions.