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Diane Burris

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Senior Financial Analyst at City of Hope who led FP&A for a $237.3M portfolio and technology initiatives.

At City of Hope, I led FP&A for high-visibility Enterprise and Technology initiatives, including a $237.3M portfolio, a $27.2M Stabilize & Secure project, and a $13.5M ERP special project.

I partnered with System Function organizations to manage $113.4M in Labor and Non-Labor budgets. I delivered forecasts and variance analysis, built financial models, and prepared executive reviews to support decisions.

At The Metropolitan Water District, I managed monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, and reconciliation for the State Water Project. I also analyzed revenue, costs, and operational data to support decision-making.

At Southern California Edison, I managed financial planning and reporting across regulatory, customer, and operational programs. I automated Purchase Power reporting and implemented FISI templates, saving approximately 12 days of effort and reducing reporting risk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Financial Analyst

City of Hope

Feb 2017 - Sep 2026 (9 years 7 months)

Led FP&A for high-visibility Enterprise and Technology initiatives, including a $237.3M portfolio, and managed $113.4M in Labor and Non-Labor budgets. Delivered monthly forecasts, budget-to-actuals, and variance analysis for senior leadership.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Variance Analysis Financial Modeling Strata PeopleSoft ERP Labor and Non Labor Expense Management Executive Reporting Process Improvement

Assistant Resource Specialist II

The Metropolitan Water District

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 (7 months)

Managed monthly cash-and-accrual basis financial reporting, variance analysis, and reconciliation for the State Water Project. Coordinated financial reviews and prepared monthly O&M reports for Board meetings.

Financial Reporting Variance Analysis Reconciliations Data Analysis Contract Management Executive Presentation

Financial Analyst 3

Southern California Edison

Oct 2005 - Dec 2015 (10 years 2 months)

Managed budgeting, forecasting, revenue reporting, and month-end accounting for CPUC-approved O&M and Regulatory Balancing Accounts. Led quarterly FERC 232 reporting and maintained compliant general ledger structures.

Budgeting Forecasting Revenue Reporting Month End Closing Regulatory Compliance FERC Filings General Ledger Accountant Audit Management

Business Analyst 2

Southern California Edison

Managed a $72.4M Energy Efficiency program budget, including financial planning, cost tracking, and budget controls. Delivered monthly regulatory reporting and variance analysis and supported audits.

Budget Management Financial Planning Cost Tracking Regulatory Reporting Variance Analysis Audit Support

Business Analyst 3

Southern California Edison

Supported financial management and budget controls for the $1.7B Edison SmartConnect program, including expenditure analysis, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis. Led SAP/ERP rollout testing and implemented SOX-compliant accounting documentation processes.