Finance Manager with seven years of managerial experience leveraging analytical skills, business analysis, and financial forecasting expertise to successfully and efficiently perform comprehensive budget management and develop accurate financial projections in the manufacturing, hospitality and professional services industry.Analytical problem-solver from multiple software platforms and technologies to help build tools and models that bolster decision-making capabilities. Detail-oriented communicator utilizing interpersonal communication and relationship building skills in order to effectively manage global teams and continuously drive productivity and revenue generation.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Forecasting

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Business Case Analysis

Business Partnership

Financial Planning & Analysis

Ad Hoc Reports

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Global Communication

Education Master of Science (MS), Business Analytics: University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting: University of Central Florida

Select Achievements

Collaborated cross-functionally with various business units and functional groups to support the implementation and transition of systems, fostering organizational success and business relationships to exceed projected fiscal performance.

Spearheaded the automation of various processes within the Accounting, Finance and Benefits Departments, facilitating procedures and driving efficiency.

Supported the organizational merge between JBS and Hotelbeds, managing accounting and finance responsibilities to develop unique budget and forecast reports.

Professional Experience & Accomplishments

Lee Hecht Harrison – Orlando, FL 2022– Present

Global Financial Planning &Analysis Manager

Served as Senior Business Partner with various leaders – both Operational & Strategic– throughout the business, via use of financial and non-financial data.

Work closely with other departments and functions within The Adecco Group to drive company company success.

Experience monitoring P&L and reporting on variances against actuals, forecast and budget variances to department heads.

Led and manage the development of the annual budget process for the company by business segments.

Produce detailed & meaningful ad hoc analytics in support of business needs and assist other analysts on the team to better group insights Performance Metrics.

Excellent communication skills, comfortable with all levels of management and group employees.

Update monthly corporate forecast including conversations with key functional leaders on variable operating expenses.

Ability to adapt and flex with critical business needs, while juggling multiple critical priorities.

Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to make solid judgment calls and move forward with projects and work.

Problem solve and initiate discussions around how to assess and solve for various business risks & opportunities.

Assist with the IT global financial reporting and business case design for all LHH Global IT.

Work closely with the accounting and finance teams to support the financial statements.

Resource Employment Solutions – Orlando, FL 2021– 2021

Financial Planning &Anaysis Manager

Compiled and analyzed financial reports for financial trends and identifying risk and opportunities.

Prepared quarterly presentations to the board and senior management.

Managed the development of annual budget.

Prepared and engaged in ad-hoc reports and financial analysis for special projects to the CFO.

Developed relationships with all key finance and operational personnel to help gain appropriate business intelligence by developing special reports.

Prepared analysis of sales, volumes, margin, cost and other operational metrics.

Prepared and analyzed variances in forecast, budget and effectively communicated all variances and deadlines to CFO.

Designed and improved reporting tools for sales department, human resources and accounting, by state and business unit.

Assisted in Month-End closing.

Ravago Americas USA – Orlando, FL 2015 – 2020

Senior Analyst 2018 – 2020

Collaborated with compensation management and consultants on various projects—including program maintenance, analysis, budgeting, and implementation of new programs—providing expert counseling on project development while ensuring streamlined implementation.

Supported North and South American base pay and bonus programs—including improved bonus cycles—to advance compensation standards and safeguard employee satisfaction.

Performed all benefits billing duties—such as monthly bill reconciliation, accruals, and Life, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) premium calculations—guaranteeing accurate practices to provide employees with appropriate benefits.

Applied data research and analysis expertise to construct reports measuring key workforce metrics—such as status, trends, cost, volume, and benchmarks—effectively identifying process improvement opportunities.

Completed comprehensive data analyses to ensure integrity for key measurements—including headcount report, compensation, year-end analysis, 401(K), and Health Savings Account funding—providing precise accounting reports for future internal reference.

Leveraged financial analysis expertise to build and maintain financial models, delivering ample analytical support and documentation to business partners.

Continuously researched and identified internal process inefficiencies to develop and implement key improvements to procedures and analysis methods, ultimately driving team productivity.

Utilized financial forecasting acumen to develop a five-year plan and Capital Expenditure (CapEX), effectively outlining the annual budget process for North American and Latin American branches.

Collected primary research in order to produce ad hoc reports on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, ultimately providing documentation to be used by senior leadership within the company.

Senior Accountant 2015 – 2018

Performed month-end analyses to record reclass of cash balances from regional bank account to corporate account, safeguarding balanced financial standing at the end of each month.

Documented and published bank borrowing base reports for Latin American indent business units—such a A/R detail aging, sales journal, A/R cash receipt, and A/R rollforward—guaranteeing accurate documentation for internal reference according to GAAP.

Served as the point-of-contact for Latin American region, effectively managing all duties in Mexico branches while providing account and transaction coding acumen and reviewing regional expense documentation.

Supervised accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) for intercompany transactions and aging transactions, successfully managing invoice documentation and ensuring proper budget allocation.

Documented accrued liabilities—including bonus expenses and pending invoices—to develop an indexed allocation report that properly reflected intercompany balances in the proper accounts.

Hotelbeds USA – Orlando, FL 2012 – 2015

Senior Financial Planning & Reporting Analyst

Collected revenues, costs, and expenses of business units to consolidate data into a comprehensive profit and loss (P&L) statement, providing key data reporting for future budget allocation.

Leveraged financial analysis expertise to examine P&L, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial forecasts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ultimately consolidating data to present Board Reports to the Regional Financial Director and Global VP of Finance. Effectively involved in the development of the annual budget process for North America and Latin America, included but not limited to the 5-year plan and CAPEX.

Continuously analyzed variances in forecast and budget to effectively document all variances and deadlines and communicate reports to various departments and the Regional Financial Director.

Utilized interpersonal communication skills to develop robust relationships with all key finance and operations personnel, gaining appropriate business intelligence and driving internal transparency.

Directed and documented all cash-flow analysis duties—including all banking activities in Latin America—in order to develop monthly, quarterly, and annual goal projections for parent company treasury department.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP Hyperion Financial Management MS Office Tableau MS Dynamics GP SAS Software Python

R-Studio JD Edwards Power BI Dayforce Brightree Kan Time Bullhorn

LANGUAGES

English Spanish Portuguese

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