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Brian Hook

@brianhook

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I lead FP&A, forecasting, and reporting for complex, multi-division organizations.

United States

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At MUFG, I lead FP&A activities across multiple business divisions, standardizing management reporting and improving forecast accuracy through stronger financial models and operational alignment. I also maintain financial planning ownership while partnering with senior stakeholders on strategic decisions.

Previously, I managed FP&A for a $250M+ budget, including quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting, monthly variance analysis, workforce planning, and performance reporting. My background also includes month-end close, accruals, project budgeting, demand forecasting, and training new hires.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Analyst Manager

Current

MUFG

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Promoted to lead FP&A activities across multiple business divisions while maintaining ownership of existing financial planning responsibilities. Standardized reporting between divisions and partnered with senior stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy.

FP&A Financial Modeling Excel PowerPoint Hyperion Smartview Hyperion Planning Power BI Workday US GAAP Mentorship Process Improvement System Implementation

Financial Analyst

MUFG

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Managed FP&A for a quarter-billion dollar budget, including quarterly forecasting, yearly budgeting, and monthly variance analysis. Enhanced forecast models for new hires and attrition, and produced performance reports identifying key business drivers.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Financial Modeling Excel Hyperion Smartview Hyperion Planning Power BI Workday US GAAP Mentorship Process Improvement

Project Analyst

G4S Secure Integration

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Supported month-end close processes through accrual preparation, financial analysis, and management reporting. Communicated with sales and project management teams to ensure accurate job setup and budget adherence, and built customer relationships to facilitate timely invoice payments.

Month End Closing Accruals Financial Analysis Management Reporting Project Management Customer Relationship Management

Demand Analyst

Preferred Meals

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Developed demand forecasts using historical sales data and operational inputs to support production planning. Presented monthly forecast and variance analyses to leadership teams across multiple departments.

Demand Forecasting Data Analysis Production Planning Variance Analysis Presentation Skills