Financial Analyst with Analytics & Automation Expertise

ALLEN RICHARDS PERIANAYAGAM

Mingo Junction, OH +1-740-***-**** ***********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Finance & Business Systems Analyst with 5+ years of experience combining financial analysis with enterprise application support and process automation. Skilled at translating business and accounting requirements into technical solutions that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting transparency. Adept in SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, and Microsoft 365 tools, with hands-on experience in financial reconciliations, system integrations, and user training. Passionate about optimizing technology to support informed financial and operational decisions.

CORE SKILLS

Financial & Analytical: Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Reconciliations, Month-End Reporting Systems & Tools: PowerBI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Power Automate) Technical: SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), Data Modeling, Automation Scripts Methodologies: Business Process Analysis, ITIL, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), System Testing & QA, Application Lifecycle Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cedar One Group – Finance & Business Systems Analyst Steubenville, OH Aug 2025 – Present

• Analyze financial and operational data to identify inefficiencies and recommend technology-driven improvements.

• Automate monthly reporting and reconciliations using Power BI and SQL, improving accuracy and turnaround time.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate finance tools and streamline system workflows.

• Support application life cycle through configuration, testing, documentation, and end-user training.

• Perform month-end variance analysis and reporting to assist senior management in strategic planning. The Walt Disney Company – Business Analytics Intern Orlando, FL May 2024 – Jan 2025

• Collaborated with finance and IT teams to build KPI dashboards tracking revenue and cost performance.

• Designed Tableau dashboards and automated recurring reports to enhance business visibility.

• Conducted requirements gathering with stakeholders and translated insights into technical specifications.

• Ensured data integrity across systems by implementing validation and quality control processes. Omega Healthcare – Business Systems Analyst (Finance Domain) Chennai, India Sept 2020 – Mar 2023

• Developed Power BI and SQL solutions to optimize revenue cycle management reporting.

• Partnered with financial teams to analyze trends, automate reconciliations, and reduce operational costs by 10%.

• Led implementation testing and system enhancements aligned with ITIL best practices.

• Created documentation and delivered training for accounting and operations staff.

• Collaborated with IT vendors and internal stakeholders to support deployment of new billing applications.

• Improved data reliability and audit readiness through automated error checking and version control protocol. Krishnan Finance – Business Analyst

Trichy, India Mar 2017 – Feb 2020

• Designed and maintained financial performance dashboards to track KPIs and key business metrics.

• Improved data accuracy by automating reporting workflows in SQL and Excel.

• Assisted management in decision-making through variance analysis, forecasting, and reporting insights.

• Supported ERP system migration and testing to align reporting with new accounting standards.

• Worked closely with finance managers and developers to streamline monthly reconciliation processes across departments EDUCATION

Kent State University – MS in Business Analytics

Aug 2023 – May 2025

Focus: Financial Analytics, Data Science, and Business Intelligence Bishop Heber College – Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Jun 2014 – Mar 2017

Focus: Financial Accounting and ERP Systems

PROJECTS

Finance Performance Dashboard (Power BI + SQL) – Built a dashboard integrating financial KPIs and variance analysis for executive decision-making.

Revenue Forecasting Model (Python) – Created predictive models to project revenue and cost trends, supporting budget planning. Workflow Automation (Power Automate) – Streamlined approval and reporting workflows using Microsoft Power Platform tools. Undergraduate Project – Conducted an in-depth research project analyzing patterns and causes of economic downturns using historical data and financial models; presented findings highlighting the importance of predictive analytics in early warning systems. Project (Ongoing) – Designing a data driven Power BI dashboard that visualize global death-rate patterns by category – including disease, accidents, drug abuse, and human trafficking – to uncover socioeconomic and demographic trends. Focused on data cleaning, visualization design, and storytelling to communicate public health insights effectively. Allen Richards Perianayagam

Steubenville, OH ***********@*****.*** +1-740-***-**** Hiring Committee

University of Michigan Health Information Technology & Services Ann Arbor, MI

Dear Hiring Committee,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Business Systems Analyst – Senior position within the HITS Administrative Applications team at the University of Michigan. With over five years of experience in business systems analysis, data analytics, and application support, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the mission of Michigan Medicine by ensuring reliable and efficient enterprise application delivery. In my current role at Cedar One Group, I collaborate with IT and operations teams to enhance business applications, automate reporting processes, and ensure system integrity through quality assurance testing. My prior experience at The Walt Disney Company allowed me to apply analytical insights to support large-scale operational decision-making using Tableau, SQL, and Python. Across these roles, I have developed a strong ability to analyze workflows, document requirements, and deliver user-centric technology solutions. I am particularly drawn to the University of Michigan’s commitment to excellence in healthcare, research, and education. The opportunity to contribute to a world-class institution that values innovation and collaboration aligns perfectly with my professional goals. My background in data visualization, IT service management (ITIL), and Agile methodologies would allow me to add value immediately to the HITS Administrative Applications team. Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my technical expertise and analytical mindset can support Michigan Medicine’s technology initiatives. Warm regards,

Allen Richards Perianayagam

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