Senior Financial Analyst

Paul Seto

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FINANCE MANAGER / SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Diligent and growth-focused professional with 19 years of broad hands-on experience in budgeting, variance analysis, program/cost tracking, financial model development, executive reporting, and cash flow analysis for a Fortune 20 company. Polished cross-cultural communicator and liaison with well-honed presentation and negotiation skills; thrives at formulating financial management strategies and solutions. Adept at strategically allocating resources using thorough industry and marketing knowledge. Dedicated and motivational leader who exemplifies initiative to go beyond the call of duty in order to accomplish tasks efficiently and in accordance to company and customer expectations. Versatile and experienced in sustaining management direction to various internal departments, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Back Office Support. External clients include federal government, small / large business, and consumer.

Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, Intermediate PowerPoint / Word / Access, SAP, Hyperion Essbase, and PeopleSoft

AREAS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Corporate Finance & Accounting Financial model development

Executive Reporting & Variance Analysis Revenue Enhancement

Budget Management and Forecasting Strategic Plan Development

Cost Control and Compliance Team and Employee Development

Financial Control Systems and Audits Continuous Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Verizon Communications, Silver Spring, MD

SENIOR SPECIALIST (RETAIL MARKETS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS)2002-Present

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND ASSURANCE

Manage, monitor, and balance monthly expenses while leading all aspects of force reporting and financial analysis for Marketing and Sales of a $300M company with 2000 employees

Develop strategies to optimize planning and execution of overall budgeting process

Ensure efficiency in administration of monthly journal close, including preparation of accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis

Maintain focus on driving results by facilitating monthly client conferences

Serve as corporate liaison for clients in addressing financial, budgeting, voucher, and accounting issues

Design a comprehensive executive management financial reporting package for various business segments to determine profitability and productivity measures

Guarantee the success of Fresh Start Project by coordinating the movement of all small and large business accounts into strategic segments and quantifying financial impact

MANAGER (RETAIL MARKETS FINANCE PLANNING AND ASSURANCE) 2001-2002

PRODUCT REVENUE ANALYSIS

Measured product profitability through revenue and market share analysis and reporting for all of Retail Markets, including both regulated and non-regulated entities

Anticipated business risks based on in-depth analysis on short-term / long-term impact of marketplace competition and regulatory decisions on Retail Markets revenue

Realigned plans and decisions; provided insights and management direction on factors affecting the company’s marketing and fiscal performance

MANAGER (ENTERPRISE BUSINESS FINANCE PLANNING AND ASSURANCE) 2000-2001

ENTERPRISE FINANCE & AFFILIATE COMPLIANCE

Improved existing financial processes and business controls between Enterprise business unit and separate affiliates

Streamlined functions of the business unit by establishing reporting package and billing procedures

Formulated cost models for various services provided between affiliates

Bell Atlantic, Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD

MANAGER / CONTROLLER (Federal Systems Financial Planning and Administration, Washington, DC ) 1995-2000

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND ASSURANCE

Managed and led the development of financial analysis and reporting functions for executive management, including detailed P/L statements for all major programs and sectors

Streamlined planning and execution of monthly and yearly budgeting process

Participated in optimizing long-term strategic plan for base company and non-regulated subsidiary

Administered monthly journal close along with monitoring and reporting of variance analysis

Measured feasibility and progress of various business cases and profitability studies

Functioned as Controller and directed all facets of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow administration including billing, collections, vendor payments, and account reconciliation

Played an important role in business planning, business case analysis, and overall budgeting process through revenue / expense projections

ASSISTANT MANAGER (Consumer Services, Silver Spring, MD) 1990-1995

SALES SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATION

Oversaw and maximized performance efficiency of more than 18 consultants responsible for selling and servicing to residence customers and resolving technical and billing problems

Directed clerical staff and provided proficient oversight of force administration, payroll, voucher preparation, and budget analysis

Motivated and guided more than 90 consultants to meet state regulatory service levels and budget requirements

Guided and ensured reliability of a Service Order Team with 12 members accountable for processing 400 to 1000 daily service orders

Maximized profitability and increased efficiency by providing sales training on products / services, marketing strategies, rates / waivers, various service order, and automated telemarketing systems

EDUCATION

(MS) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (1999)

University of Maryland University College (Adelphi, MD)

(BS) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE (1992)

University of Maryland (College Park, MD)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Vice President (BMW Car Club of America, National Capital Chapter)

(One of four elected Board of Directors who oversee the largest chapter in the world with more than 7000 local members)

Lead and ensure the success of various enthusiast programs who establish events for membership

Promote member events and acquire new members, vendors, and advertisers

Manage, establish and monitor annual budget of $100k

Envision and develop the club's mission and execute strategic direction

Monitor the club’s integrity through proficient oversight of the club's website and event registration/payment system

Top Crab Award Winner for five consecutive years, Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour

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