yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

xxx-xxx-xxxx abc@xyz.com

senior business analyst

dynamic, results-driven executive with 10+ years experience in strategic planning, cost management, budget preparation, business analysis, systems training, and improving operational efficiency. strong relationship builder with vendors, staff, and administrators. highly organized and detail oriented with proven strengths in prioritizing, managing multiple tasks, and maintaining high levels of productivity.

 

budget preparation regulatory compliance financial management strategic planning

operations management training / development proposal preparation forecasting research

profile

  successfully research and resolve discrepancies in reporting, key account files, general ledger accounts, and journal entries.

  prepare and analyze detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financials instrumental to supporting senior management in assessing business performance and increasing profitability and roi.

  successfully develop and implement corporate financial strategies and policies; pioneer process improvements and automations, implement six sigma methodologies, coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while maintaining labor costs, and monitor expenditures to identify opportunities for savings.

  solid record of training and leading top-performing support teams and boosting productivity, while being a proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments.

 

career achievements

  reduced cycle time by 33% while maintaining quality through active monitoring of audit cycle counts and annual physical counts.

  increase revenue by 35% and sale by 20% through intensive business development.

  negotiated the profitable sale of own business.

  improved communication and provided training between departments, while improving system with testing and working closely with it to further update and upgrade system to meet and exceed corporate goals.

 

~ technical proficiencies ~

sap inventory system ~ oracle system / essbase ~ microsoft sql ~ visio ~ hyperion ~ sybase ~

ms office: word, powerpoint, access, excel (pivot-table, vlookup, macros)

education

university of texas at dallas

master of business administration (anticipated graduation 2011)

certified public accountant (anticipated completion 2010)

bachelor of science in business finance 2005

professional experience

accor america, carrollton, tx 2008-2010

business analysis (analyst?) iii

         expertly managed a broad scope of financial operations functions and worked closely with executive management at this leading operator of more than 1000 upscale and economy hotel properties.

         managed, reviewed, monitored, and updated budget / forecast by testing / improving system, trained and communicated with department heads, delivered group and individual presentations, and assisted ceo/cfo in preparing presentations for the board.

         accurately developed annual forecasts, coordinated and prepared detailed budgets, tracked and analyzed expenditures and budget variances, identified and resolved issues, processed budget changes, and produced monthly p&l reports.

         generated monthly / quarterly / year-end financial reports and statements, and played an integral role on capital and r&m projects.

         managed budget system, trained executive management on proper use of system; granted user access, conducted quality assurance tests, and troubleshot problems with it department.

         coordinated with internal and external auditors to evaluate accounting, internal control systems, and develop actionable recommendations for process improvements.

         directly supported svp, vp, and area managers on managing p&l and operational issues.

neiman marcus dallas, tx 2007-2008

internal reporting

         compiled data, prepared schedules and reports for monthly internal management report, reserve book, and financial highlights to support management in assessing performance, internal and external auditors in conducting sox compliance reviews, and auditing oracle system compliance.

         evaluated and trained personnel on reporting management strategies and procedures.

         provided budget / forecast information; reviewed and managed lease/reserve.

 

cadbury schweppes bottling, dallas, tx 2005-2007

manufacturing cost analyst-managed south & southeast texas

         developed and maintained cost accounting system with financial and operational performance assessment tools to identify opportunities to increase profitability.

         granted responsibility for managing south texas division, maintained billing of material, and directed cost analysis processes.

         established strategic inventory controls and trained team on procedures while implementing six sigma methodologies.

         entrusted with month-end, variance, and manufacturing quality through actively monitoring audit cycle counts and annual physical counts.

         audited current and pending acquisition of additional bottling manufacture plants and storage warehouses following the cadbury schweppes acquisition of dr. pepper.

         coordinated with manufacturing manager, logistic, system & it engineers and inventory manager on a day-to-day basis on any issue that needed to be addressed or streamlined.

         worked with auditors on sox compliance for inventory and system.

         tested, improved, and developed trainings on system for operations.

 

regis hair salon/westwood hair studio/jose eber dallas, tx 1999-2005

owner / stylist

         launched start-up venture and performed business development functions; negotiated sale of salon for 40% return on investment.

         developed budgets, performed bookkeeping duties, and monitored operational performance.

         improved and strengthened marketing, training process, customer service, and working environment to increase revenues.

         reduced employee turnover by training and supervising existing and new staff members.

         managed and addressed all customer service issues; positioned salon as leader in highly competitive industry through innovative techniques and practices.