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Carmen Huang

@carmenhuang

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Senior Financial Analyst with expertise in financial modeling and analysis.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impactful financial analysis.

As a Senior Financial Analyst at VNS Health, I leverage my strong analytical skills to conduct in-depth financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. My role involves preparing detailed financial reports that provide actionable insights for senior management, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. I take pride in developing financial models that optimize resource allocation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency improvements.

Previously, I honed my skills at Indeed and Droga5, where I supported financial reporting processes and provided strategic insights to client account teams. My experience includes managing financial forecasts, preparing presentations for executive leadership, and implementing process improvements that enhance accuracy and efficiency. With a solid educational background in Business Administration and Management Information Systems, I am committed to delivering high-quality financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Current

VNS Health

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Conducted in-depth financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management, identifying key trends and actionable insights to optimize resource allocation and reduce operating expenses.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modeling Strategic Planning Data Analysis Process Improvement

Current

Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Current

VNS Health

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Conducted in-depth financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support key decision-making for operational and strategic initiatives. Prepared monthly financial reports for senior management, identifying key trends and actionable insights to optimize resource allocation.

Financial Analysis Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modeling Strategic Planning Data Collection Microsoft Office Suite Reporting

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Indeed

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Supported the month-end close process and performed financial reporting on actuals and forecasts, including detailed variance analysis. Owned P&L implementation and assisted with financial forecast models, collaborating daily with cross-functional teams.

Financial Reporting Forecasting Forecast Variance Analysis Financial Modeling Process Improvement Data Analysis Microsoft Office Suite

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Indeed

Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Supported the month-end close process and performed financial reporting on actuals and forecasts, including detailed variance analysis. Maintained financial forecasts and budget models to support strategic decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive recurring and ad-hoc financial needs.

Financial Reporting Forecast Variance Analysis Financial Forecasting Financial Modeling Data Visualization Process Improvement

Finance Analyst

Droga5

Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Provided financial support to client account teams and resource managers, preparing monthly billing sheets and analyzing data for strategic insights. Managed collections of accounts receivable and developed Excel tools for enhanced data analysis, ensuring consistent invoicing and usage.

Financial Analysis Billing Accounts Receivable Data Analysis Microsoft Excel Invoicing

Finance Analyst

Droga5

Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Billing Data Analysis Accounts Receivable Microsoft Excel Financial Reporting Client Management

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Robert Half Staffing Agency

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Prepared Budget Presentations and support packages for Executive Leadership at Estée Lauder, performing financial modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives. Assisted in project management by acting as a liaison between various teams and implementing process improvements.

Financial Modeling Budgeting Data Analysis SAP Project Management Process Improvement

Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Robert Half Staffing Agency

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Prepared budget presentations and support packages for Executive Leadership at Clinique and The Estée Lauder Companies. Performed financial modeling and analysis to support strategic initiatives, creating visually compelling representations of complex data using systems like Hyperion Essbase, SAP, and Thinkcell.

Financial Modeling Budgeting Essbase SAP Project Management Data Analysis Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Grade: 3.85/4.0

Activities and societies: Coursework included Marketing, Economics, Corporate Finance, Statistical Decisions in Management, Applied Business Programming, Telecommunications Technology, Relational Database Management, Systems Analysis and Design, Management of IT Projects, and Systems and Network Security.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems. Achieved a GPA of 3.85/4.0 and was consistently on the Dean's List.