Iris Esquivel

Results driven Senior Financial Analyst with 5 + years of finance experience. Proven ability to own financial reporting, variance analysis, creating budgets and forecasting while translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive and cross functional stakeholders. I am skilled at identifying performance drivers and partnering closely with business leadership to identify opportunities that move the organization forward.

Known for bridging finance and non-finance audiences together to make an immediate impact.

Senior Financial Analyst – Finance - Mondelez International - Chicago, IL

(2023-10)

• Support month-end close through preparation of accruals and reclassifications, ensuring accurate and timely financial inputs aligned with planning cycles.
• Managed monthly expense forecast and P&L for Operating Supplies and Training department; maintained weekly maintenance expense report to track spend and support budget accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute weekly actuals reporting to improve visibility into spending trends and assist in forecasting and projection cycles.
• Monitor departmental spending vs. budget; lead monthly financial review meetings with operational leaders, communicating variance explanations and key trends.
• Prepare and enhance manufacturing performance decks presented to senior leadership, ensuring consistent formatting and data accuracy before distribution.
• Provide ad hoc scenario analysis and trend comparisons to support operational and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Led cross-functional fixed asset audit across manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams — coordinating stakeholder communication, data collection, and documentation standards.
• Developed structured tracking and documentation systems to improve data traceability, compliance, and financial reporting reliability.
• Managed end to end invoice reconciliation and accounts payable processes, collaborating with vendors and master shoppers to validate charges, resolve discrepancies, and help pay invoices in a timely manner; developed a strong relationships with vendors to ensure seamless communication and ongoing partnership.

Financial Consultant – FP&A - Blue Cross Blue Shield - Chicago, IL

(2022-09 - 2023-07)

• Prepared monthly financial reporting packages including P&L expense and revenue variance analysis for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Managed invoice reconciliation, vendor commitments, and contract spend tracking — ensuring submission accuracy and deadline compliance.
• Supported accounting close through journal entries, account analysis, and variance explanations across multiple cost centers.
• Facilitated financial communication across departments and coordinated monthly review meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Submitted budget adjustments and delivered ad hoc financial analysis to support business development decisions.

Financial Analyst – FP&A - MYR Group Inc. - Rolling Meadows, IL

(2020-11 - 2022-09)

• Analyzed complex financial data to provide timely recommendations for operational and strategic decisions across multiple business segments.
• Managed key reporting processes including DSO, KPI dashboards, Gross Margin trends, Backlog reporting, and New Contract reporting — tracking inputs from multiple market contacts.
• Contributed to the Board of Directors Package and Investor Presentations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and professional formatting before sharing with leadership.
• Delivered monthly reporting with commentary to senior leadership; conducted ad hoc analysis and presented findings to stakeholders to support performance improvements.

Intern - Kemper Corporate Services – Tax Department - Chicago, IL

(2017-02 - 2020-11)

• Supported quarterly tax close processes including tax provision calculations, data entry, and reporting across federal and state filings.
• Maintained tax trackers and supported documentation completeness for corporate tax projects.

Bachelor of Science - Finance - Northeastern Illinois University