Rachel Brown
@rachelbrown
Business professional skilled in financial analysis and operational effectiveness.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated financial analyst with a strong background in identifying business problems and implementing effective solutions. My experience at Lockheed Martin has honed my skills in reviewing financial statements, analyzing sales revenues, and producing annual budgets exceeding $100 million. I take pride in my ability to collaborate with senior leadership to create strategic financial plans and models that drive organizational success.
Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered results, including generating over $800,000 in annual savings through process improvements. My proficiency in various financial systems, including Oracle and Hyperion, combined with my Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certification, equips me to tackle complex financial challenges. I am passionate about leveraging my analytical skills to enhance operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Mid-Level Financial Analyst
Lockheed Martin
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Reviewed financial statements, analyzed sales revenues, costs, expenses, and provided tax rates for business units. Produced annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, maintaining a budget system with over 250 general ledger accounts and 200 government projects.
Mid-Level Financial Analyst
Siemens Energy
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Prepared New Orders, Sales, Margin, EBIT, and Free Cash Flow Forecasts by region, and monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Supported Product Line Marketing and Order Management Teams on financial controlling topics.
Commercial Business Analyst
Siemens Energy
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Reviewed client Purchase Orders to forecast billing events in Oracle's projects modules and worked with project managers to compile documentation for billing. Prepared client invoices in Oracle's AR module and tracked individual invoice processing milestones.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
PUPurdue University
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed a Master's Degree in Business Administration, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies. Developed expertise in various aspects of business operations and leadership.
KUKaplan University
Bachelor's Degree in Science, Science
Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Science, gaining foundational knowledge in scientific principles and methodologies. Developed analytical and problem-solving skills through coursework.
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