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Lead IT Financial Analyst specializing in FP&A for technology initiatives.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am a Lead IT Financial Analyst with over 8 years of experience in delivering financial planning and analysis across IT, engineering, and subscription-based business environments. My expertise lies in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting for enterprise technology initiatives, including cloud and digital transformation projects. I excel in managing full project financial lifecycles, from investment analysis to cost optimization and compliance tracking.
Throughout my career, I have partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights. My role at Harley-Davidson Motor Company involves supporting IT project planning and technology expense forecasting, where I have successfully reduced month-end close discrepancies by 30% and implemented process automation that cut manual reconciliation efforts by 40%. I am currently pursuing an MBAi at Northwestern, focusing on data-driven decision support for IT investments and Artificial Intelligence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Financial Analyst – IT Finance & FP&A Focus
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
Supported IT project planning, technology expense forecasting, and system integration across digital and operational business verticals. Provided financial support throughout the IT project lifecycle and collaborated with engineering and infrastructure teams to drive budget visibility and cost control.
Senior Executive – Finance (FP&A / IT Project Support)
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Jan 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Led financial analysis and reporting for large-scale technology programs in healthcare IT. Supported cross-functional FP&A and project finance functions including forecasting, capital tracking, and IT cost analysis. Partnered with finance, engineering, and operations to evaluate IT investments and maintain project financials.
Senior EIS Financial Analyst (FP&A / IT Finance)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)
Led FP&A support for technology-driven operations and digital infrastructure investments. Partnered with project managers to build forecasting models and track IT project cost performance. Used analytics and trend modeling to support strategic planning and process optimization.
Senior EIS Financial Analyst – Technology Finance
Blue Cross Blue Shield Assoc.
Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Delivered financial reporting and cost modeling support for internal IT transformation projects. Built dashboards and models to analyze cost-efficiency and strategic IT investment outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NMNorthwestern University Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration, Artificial Intelligence
Currently pursuing an MBAi at Northwestern with a focus on data-driven decision support for IT investments and Artificial Intelligence.
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Finance, Economics/Finance Analytics
Focused on Economics/Finance Analytics with a minor in Data Analytics, developing strong skills in financial analysis and data interpretation.
DUDeVry University
Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology & Networking
Studied Information Technology & Networking, gaining foundational knowledge in IT systems and network infrastructure.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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