Financial Analyst with SAP/S4 HANA Expertise

Summary of Qualifications

A highly motivated and knowledgeable professional with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and extensive experience in financial analysis, contract administration, and project management. Possesses a strong background in navigating complex financial systems, including SAP and S4 HANA, and has a proven track record of managing vendor relationships, reconciling invoices with project milestones, and providing key financial insights to leadership. Known for being a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills, capable of working independently to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

SAP & S4 HANA: Experienced in full-cycle system implementation (S4 HANA), data extraction, financial reporting, and system navigation.

Financial Analysis & Reporting: Expert in budget tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and creating detailed financial reports using Excel and various financial reporting tools.

Vendor & Invoice Management: Proven experience managing vendor communications, reconciling invoices against project milestones, and ensuring accurate financial documentation.

Project & Contract Administration: Skilled in overseeing project financials, tracking scope changes, and ensuring alignment between budgets, contracts, and deliverables.

Data & Systems Proficiency: Proficient in a wide range of systems including SAP, S4 HANA, Deltek, Costpoint, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, and PIEE. Advanced Excel skills with experience in complex data modeling and analysis.

Professional Experience

Financial Analyst II

Contractor for Nerotech Services Remote (Supporting Marine Corps)

April 2024 – January 2025

Served as a remote Business Analyst, responsible for financial reporting and providing supporting documentation for a host of financial units.

Conducted extensive research on financial transactions (UMTs) for validation, reconciling transactions across WAWF, DAI, and Cerberus.

Maintained security clearance and facilitated communication with stakeholders across different time zones, demonstrating strong independent work habits.

TRACK Business Analyst

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Woodlands, TX

February 2023 – February 2024

Monitored and reported on key performance metrics and performed cost and financial analysis.

Managed reporting to assess system health and identify opportunities for manufacturing sites to improve contract compliance.

Created internal and external reports and presentations for various stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Managed global capital forecasting, identifying opportunities for process improvement and championing initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy.

Sr. Deal Desk Analyst

Fortis Life Sciences Montgomery, TX

September 2022 – November 2022

Managed and quarterbacked deals through the sales cycle and internal approval processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Product Management.

Developed a repeatable deal process, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Provided oversight, guidance, and escalation management to cross-functional project teams, ensuring project success.

Sr. Pricing Analyst

TechTransInternational, Inc. (NASA) Houston, TX

July 2022 – August 2022

Performed competitor analysis, identified ideal pricing structures, and drafted strategic pricing plans to improve projects.

Created reports reflecting project status and metrics, communicating findings effectively to relevant departments.

Worked with sales and marketing teams to define pricing structures for company products.

Contract Administrator

Linetec Services, LLC Houston, TX

February 2020 – May 2022

Played a key role in the implementation of SAP S4 HANA, providing valuable support to the Finance and Accounting Department.

Assisted in the preparation of proposals and the administration of commercial and federal government contracts and subcontracts.

Monitored company performance against original proposals, ensuring all terms and conditions were met and in accordance with legal and customer specifications.

Analyzed contract performance, profit, loss, risk, values, and milestones.

Program Analyst/Contract Specialist/Budget Analyst/Accountant

Solution One Industries, Inc. Killeen, TX

November 2018 – March 2020

Major contributor to the implementation and go-live of Deltek.

Conducted proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration, including preparing contractual documentation from pre-award through closure.

Monitored company performance against original proposals and ensured compliance with all terms and conditions.

Developed a ledger to track modifications and invoices, and facilitated invoice reviews to ensure costs were allowable and reasonable.

Analyzed contractual revenue and expenditures and recommended appropriate budget levels.

Education

Bachelor’s degree: Accounting

Associate's degree: Accounting

oHawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI

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