Ambitious Financial Manager determined to continually exceed expectations. Willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve desired results. Leverages exceptional communication skills to build quality relationships with clients, buyers and upper management.
Skills
Budgeting and financial management
Account management specialist
Financial reporting and analysis
Lean implementation
Costing and integration planning
Advanced financial analysis
MS Excel expert
Financial modeling
Highly detail-oriented
Complex problem solving
Exceptionally organized
Superior time management
Advanced computer proficiency (PC and Mac)
Work History
General Manger01/2012 to 01/2014 GREEN MOTION ICELAND – Keflavik,
ICELAND
Prepared strategic vision for the company Established a business plan by surveying the Icelandic care rental industry Developed financing structure by establishing banking relationship Oversaw fleet management (150 cars) Strong focus on quality customer service by enforcing company standards.
Successfully administrated pricing to ensure steady flow of revenue.
Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results.
Managed a $[Amount] annual budget that grew [Number]% in [Number] years.
Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
Created an analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
Proposed and achieved cost savings by (enter).
Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
CFO01/2011 to 01/2012 HOMES FOR HEROES – Anoka,
MN
Increased cash flow by 40% Oversaw weekly revenue forecasting with over 90% accuracy Liable for all accounting procedures Assisted company owners with budgeting development Reported financial results to the Board of Advisory Monitored cash balances and cash forecasts Developed performance measures to support the company's strategic direction.
Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results.
Managed a $[Amount] annual budget that grew [Number]% in [Number] years.
Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
Created an analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.
Developed annual budgets in collaboration with the financial director.
Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
Created strategies to increase client revenue and reduce client spending.
Synthesized financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions.
Finance/Accounting Manager01/2005 to 01/2007 ENTRUST MIDWEST – Plymouth,
MN
Oversaw 800 client accounts.
Implemented new accounting system, and improved customer service Performed quarterly growth and revenue forecasting.
Held responsibility for all accounting transactions.
Initiated and implemented on-line account access for clients.
Oversaw weekly reconciliation of client database and bank accounts.
Managed the process of collecting transaction & administration fees from clients.
Created an analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.
Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results.
Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients' financial needs.
Closely monitored the performance of current portfolio of specialty loans and made changes to achieve performance targets.
Identified problem areas within the loan portfolio, analyzed risks and suggested appropriate solutions.
Conducted careful financial and covenant analysis of proposed transactions and portfolio companies.
Sold financial products including stocks, bonds and mutual funds.
Answered clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.
Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop a financial plan.
Explained and documented for clients the types of services to be provided, and the responsibilities to be taken by the personal financial advisor.
Monitored developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance and economic theory.
Recommended investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff and the public.
Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries.
Provided wealth management solutions that accounted for $[number] million in assets per year.
Education
M.B.A: Finance1 2009UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
- Minneapolis,
MN
Finance
[Number] GPA
Advanced courses in Finance Management
Finance, Risk Management and Insurance specialization courses
Advanced courses in Financial Statement Analysis
Dean's Honor List, [Number] semesters
B.S: Business Administration1 2005MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
- Plymouth,
MN
Business Administration
Top [Number]% of class
Advanced courses in Finance Management
Finance, Risk Management and Insurance specialization courses
