Lynetta Mitchell

Atlanta, GA 404-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/lynettamitchell128 ac58vb@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL

Strategic Partner Problem Solver Analytical Thinker

Trusted advisor to senior management, providing detail analysis to influence change, improve processes, and implement reporting enhancements. Strategic thinker, continuously promoting effective and efficient working environments.

Forecasting / Budgeting Business Case Development Process Improvements

Process Documentation Project Planning / Support Cross-Functional Team Support People Management

Applications / Software:

Oracle EPM-Hyperion v11.1.2

Microsoft Office, Advanced

Microsoft Visio, Intermediate

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Hyperion Essbase / Smartview v11.1.2.2

PeopleSoft Financials / Query 9.2

PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM)

Solver BI360 4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EXPERIS (CONSULTANT), Atlanta, GA

Budget and Project Manager, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta May 2017 – Mar 2018

Responsible for managing the forecast and budget processes as well as compiling, analyzing and reporting on the financial outlook to senior management and department managers

Lead and manage the review of department level expenses and provide detailed variance commentary of actuals and forecast versus budget to the bank’s Board of Directors and senior management

Reviewed monthly expenses ensuring all invoices, accruals, accounting entries were complete and timely

Led the review of fixed asset activity and quaterly reforecasting based on changes in capital asset activity

Created and maintained graphs and waterfall reports providing financial insight for strategic planning and analysis

Serve as system administrator for the general ledger and budgeting tool software including security access, workflow, template design, and versioning

Manages the bank’s diversity vendor portal for regulatory reporting related to diversity and inclusion supplier requirements

Complete the monthly accounts payable bank reconciliation for accuracy and integrity

Ongoing documentation of processes and procedures for future reference and succession planning

MODIS, INC. (CONSULTANT), Chicago, IL

Senior Reporting Analyst, Hyperion Solutions, BlueCross BlueShield Association Jan 2017 – Apr 2017

Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly reporting used in the timely execution of monthly forecasting and senior management reporting

Utilized data extraction and advanced Excel skills to create timely, accurate and useful reporting

Developed methodologies, approaches, and concepts to solve business problems and answer analytical questions

Trained staff on new methods and approaches for more timely completion of periodic reporting

Assisted in the coordination and execution of highly visible company restructure to meet stated financial goals

IBM GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES, Atlanta, GA

Senior Consultant, Hyperion Solutions, SunTrust Banks Aug 2015 – Dec 2016

Implemented, stabilized, and continued development of Hyperion Solution products

Interfaced with business partners to promote change and improvement by analyzing system requirements, writing function and technical specifications, preparing test plans, conducting tests, and troubleshooting technical user issues.

Reviewed processes, recommending enhancement and documenting revised processes

Documented monthly processes, system controls, and knowledge-transfer materials using SharePoint for reference and training purposes

Managed stabilization of forecasting process by following current monthly processes and plans while making enhancements each month to create more effective and efficient processes

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TURNER BROADCASTING, INC., Atlanta, GA

Manager of Financial Analysis, Shared Service Aug 2010 – Apr 2015

Planning Manager for company-wide, shared services support center for headcount expense planning and headcount reporting and analysis. Assumed leadership role in design and implementation of the Personnel Accounting Center of Excellence organization

Managed annual budget and monthly forecasting activities of approximately $1.0B and including over 14K headcount, serving as functional expert to business partners and senior management providing accurate reporting and analysis for personnel related expenses

Coordinated all annual budget and long range plan activities according to senior management guidelines and expectations

Coordinated monthly planning activities including monthly management review and reforecasting efforts based detail review of current and future business drivers

Managed the review of monthly actuals and provided detailed variance analysis and commentary identifying key drivers as well as potential risks and opportunities

Worked closely with accounting management, reclassifying monthly expense and reconciling actuals to general ledger for reporting purposes

Completed Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation and testing for system level controls, ensuring compliance with process and system controls

Liaised between internal finance stakeholders and internal IT department, implementing, enhancing, and supporting Hyperion-based products

Influenced change and implemented processes and reporting enhancements by serving as subject matter expert on Hyperion-based forecasting and budgeting platform

Served on cross-divisional teams, meeting various business objectives, initiatives, and process improvements

Team management, oversight and development of six direct reports

Accounting Manager – Entertainment Division Aug 2006 – Aug 2010

Managed team of 3 accountants responsible for accounting for personnel expenses

Directed monthly activities, leading to accurate reporting of personnel related expenses, providing variance analysis and executive summaries to business partners and senior management

Managed recording of complicated accounting entries, such as capitalized salaries, severance expenses and intercompany transactions, complying with internal controls

Maintained and operated Hyperion-based system that assisted with forecasting and budget personnel related expenses, ensuring proper calculation and planning at detailed level

Compiled detail headcount reporting to track headcount changes, assisting senior management with cost, trend, and variance analyses

Guided business partners and senior management, providing details related to personnel cost savings and future planning

Participated in system testing for routine system upgrades and enhancements, incorporating best methodologies for proper reporting and analysis

Financial Analyst II Nov 1999 – Aug 2006

Provided financial support to various operational areas for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting / long range plan.

Improved financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management

Reviewed monthly expenses and guided budget owners to help meet financial goals

Analyzed financial data by collecting, monitoring, and creating financial models for decision support

Met with different levels of management to review and discuss financial outlook and discuss necessary analysis and adjustments

Created opportunity and risks schedule to support decision making related to future forecasting and budgeting

Tracked capital expenditures for large capital projects, ensuring proper funding and on time completion, and adjusting / updating as needed

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

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