JON BOOKMAN

Address Withheld for Privacy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33325

*Looking for Immediate Relocation: Chicago, IL (No Assistance Needed)*

C: 813-***-**** E: abmsd3@r.postjobfree.com

Entrepreneurial & Spirited FP&A Professional

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

* Versatile FP&A professional with hands-on experience in diverse

industries operating in multiple countries

* Strategic professional who deploys participative management style in

fast-paced, diverse workforce

* Proactive change agent who has broad experience, encompassing

strategic planning, qualitative and quantitative research, operations,

creative development, new product development and lifecycle, and

building end-to-end solutions

* Executive with the ability and skill set to provide creative,

innovative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking leadership

Skills & Proficiencies:

Quarterly/Annual Cross-Functional Compensation Price/Cost/Margin

Budget Teams Analysis Analysis

ROI Maximization Client Relations Financial Modeling P&L Analysis

Financial Reporting Ad Hoc Reporting Problem Solving Detail Oriented

Project Management Cost Effectiveness Business Analytics Strong Team Ethics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AT&T INC. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis Atlanta, GA

2007-2010

> Responsible for providing long-range financial forecasts, setting and

analyzing specific budget targets, and providing detailed data to

executive leadership

> Managed a team of 2 Financial Analysts, 1 Budget Analysts, and 1

Finance Operations Associates

> Developed tools to measure and analyze financial and operational data

[e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Sales Forecast, Budgets, Product

Pricing, and Compensation]

> Oversaw the forecasting & creation of total annual expenditures budget

of approximately $300k for particular sales markets on a monthly and

quarterly basis

> Partnered with C-Level executives to reduce annual excess spending by

18% in 2009

> Worked on cross-functional teams to perform ad hoc analysis and

reports for various departments, including, Human Resources, Legal,

Network, and Real Estate

> Provided financial support and analysis to Sales Operations and

Marketing on strategic business and promotional initiatives

> Provided quarterly reports for reducing travel expenditures for senior

level and below employees, reducing costs by approximately 31%

> Partnered with Regional Management to create ROI, NPV, & IRR modeling

for evaluating financial implications of new products and services

> Responsible for the creation, forecasting, and valuation of annual

budgets in excess of $500M

> Track and review gross and net opportunities on a monthly basis and

provide Regional Management with trend analysis

> Partnered with Market Leaderships to prepare quarterly sales budgets

and quotas for local Sales Operations teams

> Served as liaison between Regional and Market Leadership

> Worked on National Operations team to create and implement an optimal

staffing model for retail locations that resulted in a reduced payroll

cost of 16%

Circuit City Group Sr. Financial Analyst Reston, VA 2005-2007

> Oversaw the forecasting and analysis of sales and service budgets

> Responsible for 1 Financial Analyst, 1 Sales Operations Associate, and

1 Retail Strategist

> Oversaw all sales and operations for National Sales group and Premier

Global Accounts Management group

> Oversaw the preparation of the cash flow projections and treasury

management

> Partnered with Regional Leadership for new device and service launch

programs

> Partnered with Senior Management to develop and present growth-

oriented marketing and brand plans

> Developed and executed sales plans to exceed business plan objectives

Arkin & Bookman, CPA Financial Analyst/Staff Accountant Miami, FL

2002-2005

> Managed program management function launching 12 multi-million dollar

programs

> Evaluated product line competitiveness and product line portfolio and

footprint changes

> Restored revenue growth from 9% to historically high of 17% in just 3

years

> Integral part in growing global revenues by 54% in 3 years

> Promoted integrated branding strategy by creating segment-specific

sales tools, contributing to an average of 12% growth in total client

relationships

> Analyzed and reviewed state, federal, and international laws,

contractual documents and company policies

> Responsible for recognizing growth needs and assembling a competitive

pricing strategy

> Developed global communications and brand strategies for new product

launches

> Created and managed internal communications strategy for all

employees, domestically and internationally

> Integral part of company growth from $600K to $4M in 3 years by

providing excellent project development and reducing expenditures and

acquisition costs

> Guided business clients and aided in the completion in the areas of

mergers and acquisitions, financing, banking and expansion

> Led management team in identifying and correcting critical problems,

reduced and streamlined overhead expenses, overhauled and improved

operating processes and systems

> Supported all sales, marketing, and human resources efforts

> Directed the operation of multiple service operations, especially in

the area of Medical, Distribution, Retail/Wholesale, Hospitality, and

Construction

> Worked with clients on public offerings and mergers & acquisition due

diligence

> Completed a $20M offering for clients to aid in the merger and

acquisitions of new businesses

> Acted as a consultant for multiple retail operations conducting due

diligence and mergers and acquisition analysis

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

M.S.F., Florida Atlantic University, Finance

B.B.A., Florida Atlantic University, Finance

COMPUTER SKILLS & PROFICIENCIES

MS Office HRMS Payroll Software Windows OS

Mac OS Oracle/Hyperi Crystal Reports PeopleSoft

on

SAP Taleo

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