Yong Sin Kim

ad4v6m@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yongsinkim

Denver, CO

303-***-****

Strategic Planning...Financial Planning & Analysis... Process Improvement

Professional Experience

Pearson Plc, Centennial CO/Boundless Learning 2014-2024

UK based SaaS company focused on educational services/US PE owned online program manager

North America Lead – BPM (Business Partnerships), Deal Desk (Offer Management), FP&A

Advanced Reporting: Created customized reports, including intuitive Dashboards for non-financially literate internal partners, utilizing tools like Power BI and slicers for enhanced data visualization as well as PE required program profitability model for program portfolio

New Reporting Development: Developed new reports and presentation documents for post-mortem analyses, new account portfolio reviews and program profitability.

Revolutionized Revenue Forecasting: Designed an innovative Enterprise Driver-Based partner/product model for over 50 programs, resulting in the forecast of $2.0 B in gross revenue.

Month End Processing: Proficiently guided month end process including journal entries, reviewing accounts and providing variance analysis and reports against budget, month and year.

Contract Review: In partnership with Legal and Account Receivable periodic reviews on account to ensure accurate structure of receipts.

Process Enhancement Specialist: Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing new and improved processes across financial operations.

Automation Integration: Successfully integrated automation into existing financial models, streamlining workflows and reducing manual errors and efforts.

Strategic Parter: successfully collaborated with business partners for entirety of North America providing support to improve revenue and minimize expenses.

HR Collaboration: High level of collaboration with Human Resources on staffing, compensation, and variable compensation design in for several different organizations, aligning talent strategies with business objectives.

Strategic Compensation Planning: Constructed compensation plans to align with annual sales, revenue, attrition, and budgetary targets, ensuring a balanced approach to reward structures.

Reduced Commission Expenses: Slashed commission expense by 50% through strategic financial planning.

Employee Performance Enhancement: Effectively coached employees to optimize their performance by providing necessary support and guidance. Initiated cross training of team to ensure steady financial operations.

Auditing support: Collaborated with various departments to provide required audit deliverables.

First Data Corporation, Englewood, CO 2011-2014

Global merchant services provider that handles 45% of all US credit and debit card transactions

Finance Manager

Streamlined Operations: Introduced a driver-based model for a $6 billion annual revenue firm, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in financial management.

Expert Financial Planning: Proficiently managed rolling forecasts, long-range plans, and annual operating plans, and financial statements ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, including Boards of Directors and Private Equity firm.

University of Denver, Human Resources, Denver CO 2009-2011

Oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the US

Budget Officer

Benefit Distribution: Proposed and executed the distribution of medical benefit refunds to the administration and staff, demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being.

Optimized Supply Chain: Conducted in-depth supply chain analysis to optimize the utilization of services and product by updating processes and negotiating contracts, improving cost-effectiveness.

Multi-Financial Securities Corporation, an ING Company, Denver CO 2008-2009

Financial advisory firm/SEC advisor based in Denver CO

Divisional CFO/Finance Manager

Led Finance, Accounting, and Administration Division: Successfully managed the Finance, Accounting, and Administration division at Multi-Financial Securities, ensuring smooth operations and financial stability.

Improved Receivables Process: Identified a receivable shortfall of $400K, leading to an 80% collection rate and a streamlined accounting process to eliminate receivable discrepancies Collaborated with Legal to strengthen contract language and potential language interpretation

Legal Collaboration: Collaborated with Legal teams to strengthen contract language and enhance potential language interpretation, mitigating risks and ensuring clarity in agreements.

Janus Capital Group/Janus Henderson, Denver CO 1999-2008

Publicly owned global investment firm

Sr. Financial Analyst

Pioneered Rolling Forecast Model: Established a rolling forecast model for a $2 billion asset firm with multiple product lines and structures, enhancing financial predictability.

Innovative Revenue Recognition: Designed a innovative revenue recognition model, which gained recognition and validation from street-side analysts.

Education

University of Denver Denver, CO

Daniels School of Business, Master of Business Administration, Finance

Lamont School of Music/Arts Humanites and Social Science, Bachelor of Arts, Music and English

Software

ERP: Oracle/Hyperion, SAP(FI/CO/BI), D365, Quickbooks

CRM: Salesforce.com, Onyx

Computer Languages: C++, SQL, Python (in process)

Other: MS and Google suite of products including Power tools

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