Kevin Bankovich
About Kevin Bankovich
Kevin Bankovich is a Senior Finance Manager at Nektar Therapeutics, specializing in Clinical and Collaborations FP&A. He has extensive experience in finance management, including a decade at The J.M. Smucker Company and a role as Head of Finance and Accounting at Caliber.
Work at Nektar Therapeutics
Kevin Bankovich serves as the Senior Finance Manager for Clinical & Collaborations FP&A at Nektar Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the financial planning and analysis efforts within the organization. His role involves managing financial operations related to clinical development and collaborations, ensuring that financial strategies align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at The J.M. Smucker Company
Prior to his current role, Kevin Bankovich worked at The J.M. Smucker Company for ten years, from 2008 to 2018. He held the position of Manager for FP&A for the Milk-Bone Brand. During his tenure, he played a key role in training cross-functional business unit teams on Smucker's processes and SOX requirements, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.
Experience at Caliber
Kevin Bankovich was the Head of Finance and Accounting at Caliber from 2018 to 2020. In this role, he oversaw financial operations and accounting practices, contributing to the company's financial health and strategic planning. His leadership in finance helped streamline processes and improve financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Bankovich earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Kent State University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and accounting, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across different organizations.
Key Achievements in Finance
Throughout his career, Kevin Bankovich has demonstrated his ability to enhance financial processes. Notably, he led the integration of the $8 billion Big Heart Pet Brands acquisition onto Smucker's Oracle and Hyperion systems within a tight five-month deadline. Additionally, he re-engineered the daily sales tracker, significantly reducing report creation time from a full day to just 30 minutes.