Lauren D. Thawley

Suwanee, Georgia ***** * Tele: 404-***-**** * Email: acun6o@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Results driven Operations Financial Analyst with over 15 years’ of experience in progressively responsible performance and financial reporting roles. Proven record of accomplishment within both US and global companies in various industries such as manufacturing, medical and pharmaceuticals, software (supply chain logistics), consumer products, and not-for-profit healthcare. Detail oriented with strong analytical aptitude; highly organized with a proven ability to grasp new, complex concepts quickly. Exceptional in developing strong rapport and building collaborative relationships at all levels throughout an organization, with professionalism and humor, to successfully meet goals and objectives.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Skills:

KPI and various performance metrics analysis and reporting

In-depth analysis of project activity including expenses, forecasting, etc.

Period end financial variance analysis and reporting

Budget development and management

Forecasting

Computer Skills:

Expert user of EXCEL: including pivot tables, filters, various functions, complex equations and graphs

Expert user of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

SAP & SAP Warehouse

Hyperion (Smartview)

Globe Accounting System

Exact (Professional Services Application)

Accounting Skills:

Intercompany account management

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Purchase Order coordination and management

Open Air (Project Management System)

Visio (Flow charts & floor plans)

Raisers Edge

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Cum Laude Dec 2010

Shorter University - Rome, GA

EXPERIENCE

Part-time Assistant and Tutor Jan 2016 – Present

Provide ad-hoc, general administrative support to small business owners upon request (i.e., develop new Excel spreadsheet tracking systems, create new business forms based on specific parameters, make bank deposits, etc.).

Tutor in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Caregiver and College Tutor Apr 2015 – Dec 2015

Suspended job search in April 2015 in order to help family member through extended illness, with travel for medical care, and private matters.

Helped college student organize senior project (developing a business plan).

Tutored in Microsoft Word and Excel.

MCKESSON CORPORATION (Alpharetta, GA) Apr 2014 – Apr 2015

Financial Analyst – Corporate Security & Safety (CSS) and Corporate Aviation

Prepared all period-end analytics and financial reporting (including variance explanations) for 10 cost centers, covering CSS and Corporate Aviation.

Updated monthly expense forecasts, providing explanation for changes.

Updated various monthly reconciliation schedules (i.e., operational deposits, flight cost allocations, etc.) and performance metrics reports, and generated expense accrual and allocation journal entries.

Monitored budgets and expenses for approximately 15 capital improvement projects led by Corporate Security.

Managed all purchase orders for CSS and Corporate Aviation.

Prepared ad hoc reports as requested by Chief Security Officer and CSS Executive Committee.

Reason for leaving: Position was eliminated due to departmental budget cuts, workforce reduction (-14%) and resulting transfer of all finance-related functions for department to headquarters in San Francisco, CA for new fiscal year.

ORTEC (Atlanta, GA) May 2011 – Nov 2013

Operations Financial Analyst (Dec 2012 – Nov 2013)

Prepared revenue forecasting and performance metrics reporting for US operations.

Created and coordinated project resource schedule for 60+ US and international software consultants; included distinction between projected billable and non-billable time.

Collaborated with Finance Team during month-end close to insure accurate data transfer from PSA system to corporate accounting system (Globe). Included review and reconciliation of customer invoices and month-end WIP.

Assumed PSA System Administrator responsibilities in March 2013. Worked with US and international project management teams to insure accurate data inputs, and collaborated with home office in the Netherlands to develop new reports and resolve system issues.

Represented ORTEC-US at Global Analyst Meeting at ORTEC headquarters in Zoetermeer, Netherlands in October 2013.

Reason for leaving: Position was eliminated due to budget cuts and resulting US headquarters workforce reduction (-16%).

Operations Coordinator (May 2011 – Dec 2012)

Managed ORTEC’s Project Management System (Open Air); insured consultant time inputs were maintained for project status accuracy.

Reconciled consultant project hours and coding between Open Air and corporate accounting system.

Managed document flow for all project-related agreements including Statements of Work and Change Orders, insuring accurate data input into accounting and project management systems.

Provided project-based support to Chief Operating Officer. Included ad hoc performance reporting projects, generating comprehensive presentations, and progressive assumption of financial/performance-related reporting i.e., Operations performance metrics, expense tracking, travel volume and cost monitoring, etc.

Promoted to newly created Operations Financial Analyst position in December 2012.

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA FOUNDATION (Atlanta, GA) Dec 2007 – Mar 2011

Financial and Performance Analyst

Initiated, developed and managed rollout of new automated metrics reporting program for Major and Planned Gifts Department.

Project resulted in first ever system-based monthly performance reporting for department.

Developed and managed comprehensive annual operating budget for department totaling $450k-$500k

Prepared Monthly Budget Report showing status of department operating expenses against budget.

Provided project-based support for the Vice President of Development and Major & Planned Gifts Team.

Reason for leaving: Position was replaced with a Marketing Coordinator role; finance-based position was eliminated.

BIOLAB, INC. – A Division of Chemtura Corporation (Lawrenceville, GA) Feb 2005 – May 2007

Financial Analyst / Executive Assistant

Prepared month-end financial and KPI performance reports per product line and division, specifically focusing on forecast vs. revenue variances, sales volumes and production volumes.

Created complex and comprehensive presentations outlining company history, product line details, financial performance, etc., for Senior Executive Staff use, for audiences such as potential customers, stockholders, and the investment community.

Provided project-based support to the President and Chief Financial Officer. Worked on highly confidential projects including company restructuring and staff realignments, new business acquisitions, and business strategy development.

Reason for leaving: Position was eliminated following resignations and departure of both President and Chief Financial Officer.

CEMEX, INC. (Atlanta, GA) (f/k/a RMC USA, Inc.) Jun 2004 – Feb 2005

Data Analyst

Compiled and summarized company operations and competitor performance comparisons.

Created and maintained both a US operating site information database and a national site map reflecting all RMC 300+ plant sites.

Provided project-based support to Director, Business Development.

Reason for leaving: RMC USA was purchased in Q4 2004; Atlanta headquarters office was closed in Q1 2005.

POLYONE CORPORATION (Suwanee, GA) Dec 1998 – Nov 2003

Performance Analyst & ISO Quality Program Manager

Conducted KPI performance analyses and prepared monthly performance reports for Color Division senior leadership.

Managed ISO9001:2000 Quality Program; insured program documentation compliance to ISO standard, led process reviews with department managers, scheduled and reviewed internal process audits, and managed Root Cause Analysis Program.

Reason for leaving: Position was eliminated due to workforce reduction (-40%).

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