Zeida M. Garcia
Fullerton, CA, ***** 714-***-****
*******@*****.***
Business & Planning Analyst
Business Development Accounting Financial Planning/Analysis
Experienced financial analyst with the ability to relate effectively in both English and Spanish with all levels of management to communicate business strategies and financial action plans. Technically savvy and innovative in areas of data integration and analysis with the ability to quickly assess processes and procedures to recommend improvements.
Annual Forecasts
Actuals Reporting
Long Range Business Plans
Change Champion
Rate/Cost Modeling
Strong Technical Skills
Process Manuals
Root Cause Analysis
Forecasting
Basis of Estimate
Cost Mitigation
Corporate Audits (internal/external)
Financial Analysis
Government Contracts
Opportunity & Risk Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE BOEING COMPANY (formerly Rockwell International)
Anaheim, Huntington Beach, and Downey, CA 1985 – Aug 2017
Business and Planning Analyst, IVT CTT Focal, 2015 – August 2017
Project management duties include integrate and oversee monthly financial submittals to NASA, maintaining standards and guidelines required of the United States Government.
Collaborate closely with other departments/individuals to prepare monthly financial data for government contracts utilizing frequent and timely communication.
Establish, maintain, and report annual budget spreads including weekly and monthly financial tracking and cost analysis reports.
Respond to escalated issues from government reviews and act accordingly to resolve.
Business and Planning Analyst III, 2008 - 2015
Produced process manuals and restructured web server to improve efficiency.
Performed overhead and base forecasting, root cause analysis and integration, Basis of Estimates, and comprehensive monthly reporting.
Led performance discussions prior to monthly operations reviews and provided guidance and recommendations for cost mitigation supporting affordability initiatives.
Financial Planning Analyst III, 2003 - 2008
Developed forecasting, actuals reporting, and variance analysis for the Ground Based Missile Defense program.
Researched potential risks and impacts to the program and suggested/adopted appropriate solutions.
Created presentations for Executive team on financial recommendations.
Collaborated with Accounting and Executive team on special projects involving financial planning and overhead.
Prior to 2008, held positions with Boeing including Business and Planning Analyst, Engineering Support Analyst, Information System Security Analyst, Security Associate, Property Administration Associate, Clerical Assistant, and Human Resources Assistant
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Enterprise Accounting System, COGNOS, VISTA Plus, Integrated Financial Planning System, Cost Schedule Planning & Reporting