Financial Planning Power Bi

KERED GRAVES

Atlanta,Georgia *********@*****.*** 228-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Arcadis – Finance Project Controller / Business

Analyst

April 2024 – January 2025

- Directed budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for large-scale projects, resulting in improved cost control and risk mitigation.

- Analyzed organizational financial systems and implemented process optimizations that enhanced reporting efficiency.

- Prepared detailed financial reports and strategic insights for executive leadership and ensured full compliance with reporting regulations.

- Supervised project financials, including labor, vendor expenses, and capital allocations.

- Utilized Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Oracle to enhance financial visibility across departments.

• Boston Consulting Group – Business

Analyst

March 2023 – January 2024

- Supported financial leadership with data-driven analysis using Dynamics 365, identifying areas for cost savings and revenue optimization.

- Led the documentation and delivery of enhancements to ERP processes, improving system functionality and financial accuracy.

- Designed and deployed a Power BI dashboard that visualized gross profit trends by SKU and region for C-level stakeholders.

- Delivered variance analysis, forecasting support, and scenario modeling for strategic financial planning initiatives.

• GFRAM – Financial

Analyst

October 2021 – March 2023

- Managed end-to-end forecasting, budget tracking, and sales analytics in partnership with senior leadership.

- Created KPI dashboards using Power BI and DAX, enhancing visibility into financial performance vs. targets.

- Oversaw month-end close processes, including EBITDA analysis and key performance metrics reporting.

- Developed reporting tools and executive presentations that guided strategic financial decisions.

• Duke Energy – Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable Analyst

December 2020 – October 2021

- Processed high-volume vendor invoices and led monthly reconciliations to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.

- Streamlined AP/AR processes and collaborated cross-functionally to support broader financial operations.

- Provided variance analysis and assisted with external financial filings. EDUCATION

Jackson State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Minor in Finance TECHNICAL SKILLS

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting & Forecasting, Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle, Excel (Advanced), DAX, SharePoint, ERP Optimization

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