Brian Calkins
404-***-**** ac1rze@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Degreed Finance pro with over 10 years’ FP&A experience. Possesses strong multi-tasking and time management abilities. Dependable and conscientious Analyst with effective problem solving skills. Collaborative team player possessing strong managerial finance skills.
Skills And Accomplishments
Awarded ‘Making Macy’s Magic’, a corporate level recognition for leading a software implementation.
Prepared annual budgets and strategic plans which were presented and defended to the CFO and Director of FP&A.
Excellent ability to work independently to provide timely deliverables.
Strong AP, AR and cost accounting experience.
Prepared monthly financial reporting and analysis, forecasts, budgets and led strategic planning sessions.
Researched variance analysis of actual results and provided operational feedback for process improvement.
Strong General Ledger Accounting knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organizational levels.
Reviewed statements and provided recommendations to reduce costs and improved financial performance.
Prepared KPI and metrics reports for internal business customer needs.
9 years’ experience managing commercial Accounts Receivable portfolio and am comfortable making collection calls.
Microsoft Office Suite skills including advanced Excel skills including pivot table, lookup, macros and PowerPoint.
Experience with Oracle BI and other ERP systems.
Professional Experience
Macy’s Systems & Technology 3/2007 to 1/2017
Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Governance
Accenture 2/2006 to 12/2006
Systems Specialist, Project Controller
Education
Western Michigan University, Haworth College of Business
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance.