Fp A Data Analysis

Orlando, FL • ************@*****.*** • +1-561-***-**** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-l-suarez-mba-cfe/

LEO L. SUAREZ, MBA

Finance and Accounting Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance and Accounting Professional with over 18 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, adept at driving business growth through strategic data analysis and process optimization. Proficient in multiple systems, with a proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency by implementing robust internal controls and financial models. Committed to leveraging leadership skills and detailed financial insights to support organizational objectives and foster collaborative improvements.

SKILLS

Core: Budgeting, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, KPI Management, Internal Controls, Long Term Plans, P&L Management, Revenue Growth and Cost-saving Initiatives, Pricing, Commissions, Job Costing, Presentations, Auditing, Process Automation, Month-end close, Journal Entries, Accounts Reconciliation, Billing, Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Systems: SAP, NetSuite, JD Edwards, Oracle, Spreadsheet Server, Hyperion SmartView, Dynamics D365, Salesforce, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Office, Business Objects.

Languages: English and Spanish.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FP&A MANAGERAug 2024 - Present

Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando, FL

• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

• Develop and interpret complex financial models to support business planning and decision-making.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.

• Consolidate financial activity from the U.S., Mexico, and India and provide insight on how results compare against forecast, budget, and prior year.

• Prepare and present to Leadership comprehensive financial reports including variance analysis, KPI metrics, and financial trends.

SR. FP&A MANAGEROct 2022 - Aug 2024

ADT Orlando, FL

• Achieved a 25% expense reduction through process optimization and implementation of internal controls across the branches in the U.S. territory.

• Participated in integrating the Solar business acquisition into the core business, streamlining reporting processes, and reducing report preparation and consolidation by 40%.

• Enabled informed decision-making by generating in-depth reports, financial analyses, models, and projections with 97% accuracy, partnering with Leadership and the Operations department.

FP&A MANAGERMay 2021 - Oct 2022

ISS Global A/SWest Palm Beach, FL

• Implemented process improvements by reducing month-end closing, forecasting, and budgeting times by 20%.

• Generated new reports providing visibility and enhancing support to the Operations teams for daily operations, improving margins by 30% in the North American region.

• Collaborated with all teams across the organization to support the Order to Cash process, improving billing and collections by 25% and 50%, respectively.

FP&A LEADJan 2019 - May 2021

Johnson ControlsWest Palm Beach, FL

• Developed reports improving the visibility of the financial results for the strategic accounts by 100% across all regions of the world (APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and NA).

• Provided financial support to the Commercial team for internal and external customer meetings, driving 40% revenue growth.

• Reduced the commission and bonus payment time by 50% for all levels of the Global Strategic Accounts team.

SR. FINANCIAL ANALYSTNov 2017 - Jan 2019

Johnson ControlsWest Palm Beach, FL

SR. FINANCIAL ANALYSTApr 2017 - Oct 2017

DuracellWest Palm Beach, FL

• Supported the Operations and Marketing departments in achieving the annual goals, reducing operating expenses by 20%, by providing accurate financial reports and guidance.

• Collaborated with the countries in the LATAM region, improving the month-end, forecasting, and budgeting times and accuracy by 20%.

• Improved the costing process, reducing the time required by the supply chain department to fulfill customers' orders by 20% across the region.

FP&A MANAGERJan 2015 - Mar 2017

PearsonSan Juan, PR

• Implemented expense controls that led to a 25% reduction in operating expenses, maximizing the profit for the Caribbean region.

• Streamlined processes for quotes, orders, pricing, collections, and claims, resulting in a 25% improvement in productivity and 50% in cost reductions, respectively.

• Developed data-driven financial models to support strategic planning, resulting in a 30% improvement in decision-making.

FP&A SUPERVISORJan 2014 - Jan 2015

PearsonSan Juan, PR

SR. FINANCIAL ANALYSTJan 2011 - Jan 2014

PearsonSan Juan, PR

FINANCIAL ANALYSTAug 2007 - Jan 2011

PearsonSan Juan, PR

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A.) / ACCOUNTING

University of Phoenix

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Externado University

ANALYSIS OF DECISIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES

ITESM

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINER (CFE)

ACFE

AWARDS

Outstanding Performer of the Year

Johnson Controls

Employee Excellence Award

Pearson

REFERENCES

Wallace Bryant, Finance Business Partner, ISS Global A/S 206-***-****

Peter Redfern, Vice-president, Johnson Controls 813-***-****

Juan Reyes, Managing Director, Pearson 787-***-****)

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