Analyst Financial

SAM KLEBANOV

*** **** ** ? Stamford, CT *****

203-***-**** ? ***@********.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Solid experience

in financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting in a wide variety of

industries. A team player with a results-oriented mindset who is able to

effectively present to senior management. Adaptable to change, ambiguity

and high-pressure situations.

EXPERIENCE

News America Marketing a News Corporation Company - Wilton, CT

July 2008 - Present

Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Dept.

. Support VP of Finance in the analyses and strategic decision making

regarding the Smart Source Magazine, complete portfolio of In-Store

products and Merchandising Services.

. Ensure timely and accurate submissions of the budget, monthly close

and re-forecasts.

. Provide meaningful commentary and analysis to the Executive Team and

Department Heads.

. Evaluate and quantify business risks and opportunities utilizing

modeling and scenario analysis.

. Develop and review performance metrics that drive revenue, cost and

level of service.

. Collaborate with accounting, operations and billing departments to

create greater efficiency.

. Oversee and review work prepared by two financial analysts and one

junior analyst.

United States Tobacco Inc. - Greenwich, CT

November 2005 - July 2008

Financial Analyst, Corporate Budgets Dept.

. Responsible for planning and reporting of Corporate Overhead functions

including Office Services, HR, Legal, Corporate Relations, IT as well

as consolidation of companywide results.

. Performed monthly closing procedures consisting of a GL review, re-

class and accrual entries, variance and trend analysis, as well as

consolidation and reporting of financial results.

. Prepared the annual budget, monthly re-forecasts and quarterly plan

adjustments.

. Monitored and tracked the achievement of departmental financial

restructuring commitments.

. Developed presentations for budget reviews, analyst calls and board of

directors meetings.

Vertrue Inc. - Stamford, CT April 2004 -

April 2005

Junior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Dept.

. Responsible for the reporting and analysis of the "Memberlink"

marketing program.

. Prepared vendor profitability reports and monitored effectiveness of

advertising initiatives.

. Produced weekly volume and revenue forecasts as well as daily flash

reports.

. Analyze results vs. forecast, budget, and prior year benchmarks.

EDUCATION

New York University, Stern School of Business - New York, NY

MBA, May 2010. (Stern's part-time MBA program is ranked #1 by U.S. News

and World Report)

. Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Change Management

New York University, Stern School of Business - New York, NY

Bachelor of Science, Finance and International Business, May 2002.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software: Proficient with MS Office, Lotus Notes, JD Edwards, SAP,

OutlookSoft, Essbase and Oracle.

Certification: Microsoft Excel and Access user specialist "Level 3

Advanced."

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