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Anthony Gessaroli

@anthonygessaroli

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Detail-oriented financial analyst with expertise in data-driven decision making.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and the ability to leverage my analytical skills to drive business success.

I am a dedicated financial analyst with a strong background in financial planning and analysis, currently working at Lululemon. My role involves synthesizing complex financial data into compelling narratives for senior leadership, which has earned me recognition for creating user-friendly dashboards that enhance storytelling. I take pride in my ability to streamline processes, as evidenced by my co-management of quarterly financial decks for the Board of Directors, which has significantly reduced the need for additional team members.

Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented various financial frameworks, including a procurement savings framework that currently manages $15M in functional savings targets. My experience spans multiple organizations, where I have guided FP&A teams on forecast deliverables, built P&L models, and facilitated alignment across departments to ensure savings realization. My analytical skills, combined with a commitment to accuracy and efficiency, have allowed me to prevent over $5M in potential lost value through proactive enforcement of financial strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Analyst, Corporate

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Lululemon

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Synthesized financial data into compelling narratives for Senior Leadership and Board of Directors, earning praise for a user-friendly dashboard that enhanced storytelling. Co-managed the creation and delivery of quarterly Board of Directors financial decks, streamlining the process and reducing the need for additional team members.

Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Forecasting Budgeting Stakeholder Management Data Visualization Microsoft Excel Power BI Hyperion

Financial Analyst

Hootsuite

Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)

Partnered with external consultants to develop the back-end structure of Adaptive Insights, integrating data from NetSuite and Workday. Designed and implemented forecasting processes and deadlines between FP&A and business stakeholders.

Adaptive Insights NetSuite Workday Financial Forecasting Cross Functional Collaboration Excel

Financial Analyst

Vega

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Led the selling, general, and administrative expense forecasting across all departments and supported monthly sales forecasting by managing templates and reports. Improved business processes through automation using Excel Macros and Power Query to enhance efficiency across FP&A and other teams.

Sales Forecasting Process Automation Excel Macros Power Query Financial Reporting Data Analysis

Junior Financial Analyst

Vega

May 2020 - Dec 2020 (7 months)

Managed commission accruals, ensuring timely processing and payments. Performed price/volume/mix variance analysis on sales and cost drivers.

Financial Modeling Budgeting Financial Reporting Data Analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis Coordinator

Vega

Mar 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Reviewed trade invoices against promotional plans to validate payments. Created Tableau dashboards to visualize settlement performance.

Invoice Review Tableau Data Visualization Account Management Fraud Detection

Accounting Assistant

British Columbia Emergency Health Services

Jan 2019 - Feb 2019 (1 month)

Processed and approved accounts payable, including employee expense claims. Reconciled invoices with VISA statements and reviewed credit card applications.

Accounts Payable Compliance Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera

Certificate, Data Science, AI & Development

2021 - 2021

Completed a specialized program focusing on Python for Data Science, AI, and Development. This enhanced skills in programming and data manipulation for analytical tasks.

Coursera

Professional Certificate, Data Analytics

2021 - 2021

Obtained a professional certificate in Google Data Analytics, developing expertise in data analysis tools and methodologies. This included practical application of data-driven insights.

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Graduate Certificate, Business Analytics

2020 - 2020

Grade: Honours

Activities and societies: Areas of study: Forecasting, Database Management, SQL, Power Query

Earned a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics with Honours, focusing on key areas such as forecasting, database management, SQL, and Power Query. This program provided advanced analytical skills for business applications.

University of British Columbia

Bachelor of Arts, Economics

2014 - 2018

Activities and societies: Studied abroad at Sciences Po, Paris (Fall 2016); Awards: Chancellor Scholar Award, Go Global Scholarship

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, gaining a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and analytical methods. Included a study abroad experience at Sciences Po, Paris.