Financial Analyst Resume
Southington, CT
SUMMARY:
Results - driven and ambitious professional with experience in applying accounting principles, analyzing financial data, and building advanced Excel models, seeking a permanent role as a Financial Analyst. Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and motivate team members to exceed all goals. Excellent interpersonal skills used to communicate with senior leaders, associates, and clients. Proficient in English and Turkish.
AREAS OF STRENGTH:
- Corporate Finance
- Month End Close
- SAP/Smart View/Essbase/HFM
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting/Forecasting
- Financial Modeling/Excel
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Excel (P-Tables, VLookups, etc.)
- SAP
- Smart View (Essbase)
- Hyperion HFM
- Ariba
- BA&R
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Southington, CT
Financial Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Finance lead for all reporting and analysis of $60M Controllable and $420M Allocated SG&A expenses in the Hand Tools Accessories & Storage business unit.
- Leading the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, using ERP systems to retrieve actuals and performing variance analysis on 60+ cost centers to provide to the leadership team. Responsible for loading the budget/forecasts into Smartview/Essbase.
- Collaborating with regional teams to prepare PowerPoint presentations for the CFO and the President of HTAS during close.
- Participating in the pricing and costing of new product launches and leading SBU Capex management for tracking/reporting.
Confidential, Berlin, CT
Financial Analyst
Responsibilities:
- Preparing month/year end processes by reviewing actual vs. budget/forecast variances and reviewing financial trends to make recommendations for accruals.
- Responsible for providing a variety of financial data and maintaining/updating financial models.
- Experience in budgeting/forecasting for the future and preparing variance analysis notes.
Confidential
International Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
- Drove company sales by applying bilingual skills to cultivate potential international clients.
- Collaborated with colleagues and supervisor during bi-weekly meetings to establish lowest pricing for clients while still maximizing profits. Served as a liaison between CFO of the company and potential customers in a professional setting.
Confidential, Danbury, CT
Partner/Entrepreneur
Responsibilities:
- Created and executed a business plan to operate several kiosks in malls in Connecticut, successfully generating more than $200,000 worth of revenue within four months.
- Monitored, purchased, and sold inventory from wholesalers, including helicopters, airplanes, boats, and drones. Managed a team of employees and provided proper training.