Andy F. Locarnini
San Pedro, CA 90732
*************@*****.***
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
Successful financial analyst with extensive experience reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and
modeling using multiple ERP systems. Early adopter of technology solutions that enhance worker
productivity, lower the total cost of operations and provide greater management oversight.
Recognized by senior management as an expert in value chain optimization. Well rounded in all areas
of financial management and experienced in process improvements.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Financial Forecasting & Reporting Earned Value SAP R3 Scheduling Systems
Six Sigma Process Improvement Methodology Knowledge Management Leadership
Statistics MS Office Strategic Planning Financial Accounting Performance Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, El Segundo, CA 2009 to Present
International aerospace manufacturer with over 120,000 employees
Senior Analyst, Performance Analysis
Work within the Enterprise Shared Services organization managing an $88M portfolio of IT
investment projects. Provide monthly earned value metrics and financial analysis to senior leadership.
Drive project schedules to achieve infrastructure savings targets. Serve as department lead.
Financial and Operational Highlights
• Subject matter expert and trainer of earned value metrics and capital execution
• Developed a standard suite of financial performance metrics, reviewed by the CFO and
mission assurance council, derived from multiple SAP and Hyperion interfaces.
• Recognized by the controller for reducing the cycle time between assets under construction
and depreciation timing.
• Sector leader on a spreadsheet controls initiative responsible for creating corporate training
modules and sector roll-out strategies.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Redondo Beach, CA 2005 to 2009
Manager, International Operations & Fleet Management
Selected to lead two dissimilar organizations, International Operations and Fleet Services, with the
goal of reducing management costs. Responsible for overseas program management and financial
reporting, operational support to the Space Technology marketing office in Tokyo, and the
administration of all international agreements. Acquire, maintain, and disposition motorized assets
and support services for aerospace division. Responsible for the financial performance and capital
execution. Ensure 100% regulatory compliance. Manage the workload and performance of a staff of
13 employees.
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Financial and Operational Highlights
• Improved the payment process for the Tokyo office allowing for a 33% reduction to the
branch office bank account.
• Recognized as the center of excellence of international consulting agreements and
commission sales representative agreements within the Space Technology division.
• Plan and execute a service center budget for an asset base of approximately $48M across the
continental US while maintaining compliance requirements set forth by various government
agencies.
• Implemented management and scheduling systems resulting in maximum asset utilization at
lowest possible cost of ownership based on management by exception based metrics.
• Lead a staff of 13 employees including: training, performance evaluations, hiring, and goal
setting.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Redondo Beach, CA 2004 to 2005
Program Control Administrator
Member of the radio frequency (RF) and microelectronics IPT for several restricted programs.
Responsible for baselining budgets, performing earned value reports, scheduling program milestones
and preparing financial reports.
Financial and Operational Highlights
• Developed and applied new earned value techniques to the microelectronics IPT that resulted
in better cost performance as well as better program management oversight.
• Prepared and briefed initial baseline review (IBR) to government customers.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Redondo Beach, CA 2002 to 2004
Functional Business Analyst
Functional business analyst for the electrical engineering product directorate. Primarily responsible
for staff planning, budget tracking & variance analysis, capital management, and time charging
compliance.
Financial and Operational Highlights
• Created excel and visual basic based tools used across functional business management to
develop forward looking program staffing plans.
• Recognized by the CFO for outstanding financial reporting.
WRIGHT, FORD, YOUNG & COMPANY, Irvine, CA 2001 to 2002
Small size public accounting firm specializing in tax services for small & medium sized businesses
Staff Tax Accountant
Completed tax returns for small corporations, LLCs, partnerships, trusts and high net worth
individuals. Participated in audits testing internal controls and verifying financial reporting accuracy.
Financial and Operational Highlights
• Provided asset management recommendations directly to S Corps & C Corp clients.
• Created client database used to develop marketing strategies, and later used to track
continuous professional education training.
COM MARKETING GROUP, Newport Beach, CA 1998 to 2001
Local business focused on bulk mailing interfaces and data mining for the food services industry.
Operations Manager
Developed accounting and information technology functions. Responsible for day-to-day oversight of
business activities.
Financial and Operational Highlights
• Installed and provided ongoing support for company internal computer network.
• Implemented accounting system capable of generating management reports and financial
statements.
• Improved cash flow position by modifying terms and conditions of advertiser agreements.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration (Finance Specialization)
California State University, Long Beach - 2005
Bachelors of Science, Business (Accountancy Specialization)
Bachelors of Science, Management Information Systems
California State University, Long Beach - 2001
CERTIFICATIONS
Six Sigma Green Belt
Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Government Clearance
SSBI Government Clearance
COMMUITY INVOLVEMENT
Corporate Mentor, CSULB, Student Center for Professional Development
Team Leader, National Park Association
Member, Yosemite Association
Eagle Scout, class of 1994