Anna Eyzaguirre

Scotch Plains, NJ • 845-***-**** • ad0ahs@r.postjobfree.com • www.linkedin.com/in/annaeyzaguirre

Financial Analyst

Financial Management • Analysis & Reporting • Global Partnerships

Experienced Financial Analyst with demonstrated expertise in coordinating financial planning, forecasting, and reporting, promoting organizational transparency, and achieving significant cost savings and revenue growth for multinational corporations. Adept at automating and streamlining processes to enhance operational efficiency and providing comprehensive insights through data-driven reporting and financial analysis. Supporting business leaders in optimization measures, and contributing to organizational and team successes.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Analysis • Data Analysis • Financial Reporting & Analysis • Business Intelligence • Financial Modeling • HR Management • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Practices • Cost Analysis • Budgeting & Forecasting • Accounting IT Systems • Ad Hoc Reporting & Analysis • Performance Improvement Project Management • Professional Communication • Key Performance Indicators (KPI) • Training & Leadership • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Executive Relations

Systems & Technologies: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint • Google Suite • SAP • PowerBI • Workday Workday Report Writer • ADP • Cognos • Cobus • Prisma • Maris • PeopleSoft • SRC • BEX • Enterprise Reporting • Great Plains • Lawson

Professional Experience

Evonik Corporation Parsippany, NJ 2017-2023

HR Compensation Partner (2022-2023)

Managed compensation activities and streamlined processes for the company car program, gender pay gap tracking, and promotion-related bonus calculations which reduced manual effort and increased transparency in compensation practices.

Utilized HR analytics and data to identify trends, and make data-driven decisions

Collaborated with HR leaders and business stakeholders on compensation offers and incentives that align with organizational goals and support talent retention

HR Controller/Capability & Process Support Specialist (2017-2022)

Provided comprehensive support to global HR heads, involving cost analysis, projects, and KPIs, while coordinating yearly planning, quarterly forecasting, and monthly reporting for HR Talent Management.

Supported the creation of a Global Talent Acquisition reporting dashboard, provided insights into Evonik's recruiting performance, and assisted business leaders with optimization measures and analysis

Transformed and automated the monthly reporting process for the US locations and facilitated the transition from ADP to Workday which improved efficiency and accuracy

Developed scenario models and conducted cost impact analysis to assist in contract negotiations with recruiting partner to ensure favorable outcomes for Evonik

Led a global project to provide transparency of HR service costs in North America and coordinated the HR service billing enabling the management of HR service expenses and planning more efficiently

Utilizing HR analytics and data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions and assisted with facilitating the monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) for the group

Coordinated with Human Resources managers to develop a service portfolio and allocation model, enabling accurate charging of over $17M+ HR costs across five business segments

BASF Corporation Florham Park, NJ 2007-2017

Financial Analyst II

Supported the financial operations of a global chemical manufacturer in Germany with €1.2 billion in revenue and contributed to the company's IBP Financial Forecasting project which enhanced forecasting, budgeting accuracy, and improved decision-making.

Developed and implemented an inventory tracking tool that significantly improved forecast accuracy and contributed to a reduction of over $3.5 million in inventory disposals between 2015 and 2016

Served as a business partner for three strategic business units generating €0.7B in combined annual sales and helped increase margins to achieve total growth of over €55M over three years in a challenging market

Supported financial activities during two acquisitions and one major company restructure by facilitating the transition of information and providing analysis that offered transparency into the restated results

Developed a flexible model based on detailed PVX that created flexibility in reporting margin variances which reduced preparation time by 50% and improved overall efficiency

Early Industry Experience

Financial Analyst (2003-2007)

Thomson, Inc. New York City, NY

Prepared daily, monthly, and weekly reports for upper management, marketing, and field teams, conducted variance analyses and developed budgets and forecasts for Sales and Marketing using Excel and SRC. Supported the implementation of SAP, updated financial models, ensured data accuracy, and provided ad-hoc analysis. Managed compensation and expense accruals in PeopleSoft, approved Purchase Requisitions and Royalties as a business manager and oversaw equipment leases.

Financial Analyst (2001-2003)

Ajilon Saddle Brook, NJ

Responsible for financial analyses, budgeting, and forecasting for 80+ branches, supported planning and monitored new branch locations, conducted monthly and weekly reporting, and managed monthly commission accruals and quarterly bonuses.

Financial Systems Analyst (2000-2001)

Ameriking Westchester, IL

Managed the company's reporting system, supported budgeting and forecasting, performed GL entries for inventory transfers and account reconciliations, handled monthly and daily reporting, and served as a portal editor for various financial departments.

Financial Accountant (1998-2000)

Storck USA Chicago, IL

Managed monthly financial statement distribution, performed SAP-based analyses on GL accounts, accounted for cash transactions and interest on investments, and supported daily GL entries and monthly close.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Professional Accounting • Ellis College New York Institute of Technology

New York, NY

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance • Pittsburg State University • Pittsburg, KS

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