Carmen Cruz
@carmencruz1
Senior financial analyst skilled in strategic financial planning and reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst with a passion for creating strategic financial plans and analyzing data to enable mission-critical decisions. With extensive experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), I excel in developing budgets, forecasts, and robust reporting that drive organizational success. My transformative leadership style allows me to design new processes and identify areas for improvement, streamlining workflows and optimizing output.
Throughout my career, I have delivered financial analysis to senior leadership, enabling informed decisions that impact business activities and goals. At Zenith Insurance Co., I transformed accounting and financial activities by implementing optimized processes, achieving 100% accuracy on all financial reports. My tenure at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield saw me revitalizing budgeting and forecasting processes, leading to significant cost savings and improved reporting. I have a proven track record of collaborating with department leaders to create budgets and forecasts while executing small and large-scale projects.
My experience at The Walt Disney Company further solidified my expertise in SEC reporting and corporate compliance. I managed the $9B P&L reconciliation process and played a key role in preparing enterprise-wide financial statements. I thrive in fast-paced environments where attention to detail is critical, and I am committed to delivering high-quality results that support organizational objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Financial Analyst
Zenith Insurance Co.
Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 7 months)
Deliver financial analysis to senior leadership, conduct reviews on P&L and balance sheets, manage fixed assets, and oversee capital vs. expense tracking. Transformed accounting activities by implementing optimized processes and ensuring compliance.
Senior Financial Analyst
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Jan 2018 - Feb 2021 (3 years 1 month)
Provided FP&A support across departments, collaborated on budgets and forecasts, and revitalized financial processes. Led budget presentations and identified cost efficiencies in large-scale projects.
Senior Financial Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
Jan 2008 - Jan 2018 (10 years)
Oversaw P&L reconciliation, managed SEC reporting, and executed accounting activities globally. Improved closing processes and conducted SOX testing while collaborating on compliance initiatives.
Management Intern
Ernst & Young
Aug 2007 - Sep 2007 (1 month)
Assisted in audits of The Walt Disney Company by partnering with managers and senior auditors, gaining valuable experience in financial compliance and auditing processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Availability
Location
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