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.
