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MAXIM GORELIK

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PROFILE

Diligent Financial, Data and Business Analyst, searching for a position in financial analysis, planning, budgeting, business analysis and data mining. Demonstrated expertise in and dedication to innovating process improvements that positively affected company profitability. Developed unique combination of strong Finance, IT and Business Planning skills.

STRENGTHS

• Analytical creative problem solver and top performer, skilled in developing financial controls, policies and procedures to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, protect assets, and maximize profitability.

• Able to communicate effectively with internal / external auditors and representatives of the financial community.

• Effective with financial tools and software such as Excel, Hyperion Essbase, SAP, BPC (Outlook Soft), GFS, SQL, JDE, GLI, Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL, Financial Analyst, Denver, Colorado May 2010 – Present

Responsible for financial analysis of Rocky Mountains Region. Used SAP, Hyperion Essbase, JD Edwards and GLI for extracting data and finding solutions for improvement and increase in cash flow for various product lines in oil industry.

• Prepared monthly analysis of P&L with "top down" approach. Documenting all work for future reference.

• Performed quarterly analysis on VAT balances on a global basis to monitor exposure.

• Initiated and leaded the completion and payment of royalties based on agreements. Maintained a schedule of reporting deadlines ensuring on time reporting and payment.

• Assisted operational management in reviews of annual, quarterly and monthly budget(s) forecast.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS, Project Coordinator, Chicago, Illinois January 2009 – April 2010

Worked as Consultant on IBM multi-stage project that will bring a new data reconciliation environment: Tivoli Software Asset Management (TAMIT) recognizing budgeting and forecasting needs of the company. Created a cost analysis and business cases for four states: IL, TX, NM, and OK. Analyzed department revenue and service level projections, research historical comparison and variance analysis in order to give recommendations for purchasing new equipment.

• Served as active member of management team and oversee all financial systems and procedures, including inventory control, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Developed 3-year strategic business plan.

• Evaluated, selected, and installed software program that consolidated financial functions for 4 company locations.

• Analyzed department revenue, budgetary, organizational, procedural information and make recommendations for improvement.

MERIT HEALTH SYSTEMS, Senior Financial Analyst, Chicago, Illinois

January 2006 – December 2008

Developed financial models, including long-term forecasts for accounts payable payments, purchasing new equipment and machinery, capital expenditure forecasts including NPV and ROI, key measurements ratios and graphs, monthly financial statement models, and daily productivity and trending reports. Researched and corrected variances and omissions in order to achieve the best outcome in cash flow, labor cost and documentation.

• Saved company over $28K during large scale system migration project by using SQL queries for archiving and, later, converting the data.

• Commended by CFO for developing model for long-term forecast of accounts payable payments to determine cash requirements and timing of bank borrowing.

• Created the best efficiency in labor cost by completing department tasks without adding headcount. Facilitated savings through improved communication, giving staff opportunity to take on more responsibility and improve skills.

• Conducted persuasive presentations exercising knowledge of new product and client needs.

• Prepared job costing of new products and maintained the company’s costing system.

SKYWAY CONCESSION COMPANY, Financial Analyst I, Chicago, Illinois

August 2003 - January 2006

Provided financial support in areas of strategic planning and forecasting for international project with $2 billion in annual revenues. Prepared forecast schedules and financial metrics for payroll reserve, various monthly accounts receivables reports and graphs for senior management/operations. Performed Variance Analysis for budgeting and forecasting purposes.

• Participated in the development of annual and 5 year capital plan using financial forecasting, budgeting and recurring reconciliation of internal accounts in Hyperion Essbase.

• Analyzed the impact in salaries and contract labor changes on EBITDA.

• Successfully migrated from existing Great Plains Dynamics Software to newly created Sequel Server version. Trained accountants to manage cost analysis - and revenue – structured databases.

• Identified post-completion reviews performance of new business areas to determine whether the project met its intended financial goals by preparing Variance Analysis for each business unit.

• Earned 10% increase in pay for 2005 as a result of cost-saving achievements and value to the company.

MOMENTUM TECHNOLOGY, Programmer Analyst, Houston, Texas

July 1997 - December 1999

Worked on creating and implementing programming codes in Visual Basic 6.0, Sequel Server, Access, Crystal Reports and Visio for well-known companies such as Conoco Phillips, HP and Hughes Oil Tools. Was heavily involved in international oil project on Sakhalin Island, Russia with manufacturing, oil and financial companies such as Marathon Oil, Shell, Sakhalin Energy Investment Company and SGS Control Services. Earned multi-stage project experience and procedural knowledge of business methodology. Learned about manufacturing tools, oil pumps, safety devises and electrical equipment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Concentration: Finance, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003.

Sequel Server training in 2006.

Tivoli Asset Management for IT (TAMIT) training provided by IBM in 2009.

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