Planning & Forecasting Analyst Resume New York, NY - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Intelligent, reliable, detail oriented Planning and Forecasting Analyst with superior research, analytical and time management skills.
Extensive experience in financial and business analysis, M&A and related corporate actions research, planning and forecasting, as well as in equity and currency trading.
Currently looking for a research and analytical role in the business or financial field that would utilize my skills and knowledge, while challenging to learn and develop further.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Planning & Forecasting Analyst

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

Create sales projections and forecasts for planning and budgeting purposes, monitoring and analyzing market trends, business performance and other key indicators.
Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual revenues, developing and utilizing models based on historical data, current trends, expected sales and other factors.
Analyze supply and demand for wide range of jewelry products in order to keep the inventory at the optimal level under different scenarios.
Hedge the exposure to gold and silver prices, initiating and managing forward contracts in order to lock in favorable prices and offset the risk of price volatility.
Compare actual results to projections and forecasts, analyzing the variances, identifying the underlying factors and making necessary adjustments and recommendations.
Provide analysis of key performance metrics including pricing, revenue, inventory turnover, sales growth, margins, budget variances, etc.

Senior Business Analyst

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

Developed revenue projections and forecasts as part of the business planning process, analyzing the financial impact on profit and other key metrics.
Performed pricing analysis of existing and potential projects, providing time and resource estimates, and analyzing the revenue, cost and margins for various proposals.
Researched and analyzed different solutions and business processes related to capital markets, providing the business development team with market research and analysis.
Provided business analysis for development and implementation of financial data mapping, aggregation and traceability solutions for regulatory filing and reporting.
Drove various strategic initiatives regarding new and existing capital markets solutions, writing sales pitches, proposals, SOWs, RFP responses and other documentation.
Analyzed key business performance indicators, current and past trends, projections and actual results, identifying opportunities to grow the profitability of the business.

Financial Writer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

Wrote articles about foreign exchange, equity and commodity markets.
Researched and reported on domestic and global economic events and developments.
Analyzed prices of major currency pairs, stocks and commodities in global markets.

Equity Trader

Confidential, New York, NY

Responsibilities:

Traded US - listed stocks and ETFs on a $100K account, executing own strategies and managing the risk.
Analyzed current and historical performances of major market and sector indexes, assessing the overall sentiment and predominant short and long term trends.
Identified profit opportunities through fundamental and technical analysis of stocks from different sectors and industries, including financial, energy, insurance, healthcare, etc.
Researched and analyzed economic fundamentals and current events, both at macro and company specific levels, evaluating their impact on prices of stocks and ETFs.

Co-founder

Confidential, Sayreville, NJ

Responsibilities:

Handled financial and planning aspects of the business, including project estimates, cost and pricing analysis, contract negotiations with clients and vendors, revenue forecasts, etc.
Managed projects from start to finish, ensuring the completeness and quality of the work.