Sr Financial Analyst

Ms Idanishia Cairo

Cell: 210-***-**** - ********@*****.***

Summary

Strategic and analytical finance professional with 10 years of success in financial reporting, analysis and project

management.

Highlights

Variance analysis

Superior time management

Complex problem solving

Accurate forecasting

Financial reporting expert

Superior research skills

Self-motivated professional

MS Office Suite

Accomplishments

Increased cost-effectiveness by 98% through compliance enforcement and implementation of a rigorous quality control

system.

Experience

Sr Financial & Program Analyst

June 2012 to Current

US Navy - Norfolk, VA

Streamlined spending analysis to a more accurate, efficient and automated process. Designed and created weekly and

monthly spending reports. Identified operational processes inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements.

Analyzed utilization and capacity against performance goals. Executed and reported variance and gap analysis. Created

monthly PowerPoint presentations illustrating business performance and goals. Audited internal financial processes on

a quarterly basis. Facilitated month-end close processes, invoicing, journal entries and account reconciliations.

Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.

Sr. Cost Research Analyst

March 2011 to October 2011

Quantech Inc. - Lackland A F B, TX

Provided cost analysis and cost estimates for a $1.8B dollar Cryptologic Systems Group programs and projects

budget. Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements. Analyzed accounting data and

reports to determine past costs, future costs, and make recommendations to reallocate resources.

Sr Financial Analyst

March 2009 to March 2011

Standard Technology - Lackland A F B, TX

Subject matter expert in budget, program & financial analysis at the Air Force Medical Operations Agency (Health Care

Finance) (AFMOA) for 16 Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF). Provided input regarding new operating

procedures to establish “Best Practices”. Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired

financial principles. Lead and trained a team of 4. Developed queries to make it easier to extract financial data from the

Commands Resource Information System (CRIS) and financial planning documents to assist in building/ maintaining 8

individual MTF Budget Execution Reports to more effectively manage budget execution. Financial lead was responsible

for identifying major manpower gaps in the hospitals that I managed to efficiently allocate resources. Conducted

analysis, reviews and special studies of budget execution then evaluated limited funds impact on program plans for both

current and prior year funding. Lead site visits, ensured the different sites were well trained out in the field and ensured

all regulations and guidelines were being followed. This action alone made them audit ready internally and external.

Analyzed 16 MTFs budget execution at Mid-year and provided them with guidance on how get to the end of year with

minimum financial issues.

Financial Management Specialist

December 2006 to March 2009

US Air Force - Randolph A F B, TX

Performed a variety of budget, cost analysis, and financial analysis studies requiring analytical, judgment, procedural

and technical skills. Financial Analyst lead on Site Activation Task Force (SATF) for a base transfer got experience on

an Integrated Product Team (IPT), which consisted of team members from Manpower, Operations & Maintenance. On a

monthly basis provided input on important issues involving various financial programs for the organizations Financial

Management Money Talks magazine. Provided projections of tuition rates for Secretary of Air Force review by editing

Cost Estimation. Performed budget, cost analysis, and financial analysis project by analyzing, researching, and advising

on budget formulation and budget execution matters. Determined trends in spending and/or forecasts annual funding

needs by reviewing historical budget data and match funding requests with past records. Ensures organization with in

compliance with policy, laws and regulations set forth by the Air Force.

Financial Management Specialist

September 2005 to December 2006

US Air Force - Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Performed a variety of tasks in support of budget, cost analysis, and financial analysis studies and projects to develop

analytical, judgment, procedural and technical skills for a $4.5M budget. Managed multiple budgets for various

Research & Development projects including Drones & the “predator” program. Analyzed utilization and capacity

against performance goals. Identified operational processes inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements.

Streamlined the check acceptance process for the organization. Developed strong research, data analysis, reporting

and problem-solving skills. Proficient with many software applications and able to utilize Microsoft Office, Air Force

Budgetary systems, Automated Business Services System (ABSS), CRIS, Defense Travel System while performing

duties.

Human Resource Manager (Military)

September 1997 to September 2005

US Air Force - Eglin A F B, FL

Responsible for the administration of several military personnel programs for the installation, which includes, ID cards,

Immigration & Naturalization. Provided interpretation and guidance on all aspects of personnel regulations and policies.

I used a variety of resources to keep employees, management and base populace informed of personnel

issues/programs. Provided personnel support to base agencies, Major commands and the Air Force Personnel Center

to resolve personnel issues. Processes, updates and advised management on various personnel actions. Performed

duties as Site Security Manager to ensure sensitive information was protected. Advised managers on organizational

policy matters and recommend needed changes.

Education

Master of Arts: Procurement & Acquisition Management, 2008

Webster University - St Louis, MO, USA

BBA: Business Administration/ International Business, 2004

University of the Incarnate Word - San Antonio, TX, USA

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