Financial Analyst

Christian Jende

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alpha Financial Consulting ~ Basking Ridge, NJ October 2009 – Present

Financial Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Built and forecasted detailed financial models, which incorporated market penetration analysis, key margin and growth metrics,

comparables valuation, and DCF valuation.

Conducted due diligence to evaluate profitability of acquisition targets through financial and proprietary qualitative research.

Prepare month/quarter end company-wide financial results and forecasting for use in executive meetings with Board of

Directors, including CFO and CEO financial presentation packages.

Worked with CEO and Senior Vice President to evaluate prospective distributor partnership deals with major industrial gas

manufacturers. Conducted financial analysis and due diligence on potential manufacturing plant facilities in Korea and the US.

Utilized NPV, IRR and Discounted Cash Flow valuation methodologies to evaluate potential deals.

Ernst & Young, LLP ~ Iselin, NJ May 2007 – October 2009

Financial Analyst, Transaction Advisory Services; Valuation & Financial Modeling

Performed valuation of business enterprises, legal entities, equity interests, and various tangible and intangible assets utilizing

the following methodologies: Discounted Cash Flow Method, Excess Earnings Method, Precedent Transactions, Market Multiples

and Internal Rate of Return Calculations.

Executed analyses on behalf of firm’s merger and acquisition clients including pre-deal due diligence and post-merger activities

utilizing purchase accounting methodology (purchase price allocation as defined in SFAS 141).

Assisted management with all aspects of valuation engagements including project administration, oversight, due diligence, and

financial analysis.

McGuggan, LLC ~ Morristown, NJ October 2004 – April 2007

Financial Analyst, Private Equity Investment Group

Worked extensively on all aspects of firm’s investment activities, including client presentations, financial modeling, negotiations,

due diligence, and strategy meetings.

Conducted due diligence including market research and financial analysis; Developed financial models including discounted

cash flow (DCF) valuation, leveraged buyout transactions, internal rate of return calculations, market multiple analysis and

precedent transaction analysis.

Collaborated with portfolio company management teams to clarify business strategies and financial projections in preparation for

subsequent capital raising and ongoing operations.

Credit Suisse First Boston ~ San Francisco, CA January 1999 – September 2004

Research Associate, CSFB Technology Group, Equity Research

Performed fundamental, bottom-up research on Data Networking and Telecom Equipment equities.

Built and maintained detailed financial forecasting models for covered companies. Conducted valuation analysis for coverage

universe using DCF analysis and trading comparables.

Produced First Call notes, initiation of coverage reports and sales force briefings on reported or expected earnings,

recommendation changes and company/industry specific news.

Lucent Technologies ~ Murray Hill, NJ May 1996 – December 1998

Financial Analyst, Financial Leadership Development Program

Administered monthly book close support for Controllers Organization. Provided Outlook, Sit- down and Orderfill reports in a

timely and accurate manner.

Managed and maintained monthly accounting analysis for the entire South American region. Analysis included comparing

actual financial results with the budget for revenue, expenses, and operating margins.

EDUCATION

Babson College, Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business ~ Babson Park, MA

Masters in Finance; May 1998

Rutgers College ~ New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Science Degree; May 1995; Double Major in Finance and Economics

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Smart View

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