Senior Financial Analyst
Resume:
KATHY PALAZZO
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OBJECTIVE
Organized and driven individual with over 20 years of Financial Analysis and Managerial experience
SKILLS
Profitability Analysis
Financial Forecasting
Management Experience
Microsoft Excel
Kathy Palazzo
EXPERIENCE
RICOH USA, INC/IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
Nov 2011 – Sept 2017 Sr. Financial Analyst
Gather and validate financial and operational information for financial analysis.
Participated in projects aimed at understanding and improving the business and financial performance for the region specifically to enhance overall profitability through revenue growth or cost containment.
Provided financial analysis to field and headquarter finance leadership teams.
Involved in forecasting and planning on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Involved in the development and implementation of our strategic initiatives and operating plans.
Assisted sales with the development of pricing and approvals for large transactions.
Manage vendor credit process and claims.
Presented financial results to sales leadership on a monthly basis.
Performed ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
Jul 2007 – Oct 2011 Business Analyst
Assisted in forecasting and planning on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Provided pricing assistance to sales management for complex and competitive sales transactions.
Provided analysis and approval for sales transactions sold below SRP.
Provided bottom-line gross margin analysis for all equipment transactions.
May 2005 – June 2007 Global Account Manager
Fleet Management for all Eastman Kodak sites globally.
Cost analysis of current output fleet using Web Jet.
Equipment recommendation based on analysis.
Provided cost savings to management after equipment implementation.
Provided end user training on our equipment.
Oct 1992 – Apr 2005 Corp Office Mgr./Leasing Mgr.
Managed a staff of 25 administrative personnel responsible for
Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Service, Supply and Equipment billing transaction through Trial Balance.
Provided monthly financial reporting to region leadership.
Managed a $15M equipment lease portfolio.
Provided analysis and approval/declines for credit requests.
Assisted sales professionals on creative selling in competitive accounts.
Managed lease end opportunities.
Provided training on all company processes to new hire sales professionals.
Processed Commissions.
Mar 1984 – Sept 1992 Administrative Assistant
Held various administrative roles during this period
Systems Strengths
Oracle, Essbase, Microsoft Office
Significant Accomplishments
Administrative Manager 1995 – 2004
Presidents Club winner 1998
Quality Supplier Certification Eastman Kodak 2006
Award of Excellence 2008
Above and Beyond 2008
Professional and Personal References available upon request
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