Andrew Conners
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Results-oriented and highly motivated Financial Analyst with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst Professional
Brightly Software Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Actively manages 100+ software subscription across 6 departments
- Negotiates terms and pools spend with global corporate contracts when possible resulting in $250k savings FY24
- Monitors a jira service desk supporting 1000 employees allowing requests to be submitted in a consistent and central location
- Ensures the procure to pay process (P2P) is applied internally and provides training to the organization
- Collaborates with IT and Development teams to identify and implement automation opportunities (invoice matching, PVO, Co-ops)
- Responsible for reporting monthly purchasing volume to corporate
Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
Dude Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with R&D departments to optimize budgeting and cost saving strategies
- Generated monthly KPI reports (retention, variance, hdct, rent)
- Delivered insights to senior management on software spend, driving a 13% reallocation in Q1 2022
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly
- Supported the acquisition of FHI by identifying assumed liabilities
Tax Analyst
Avalara
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement a new tracking system improving on-time submissions by 9%
- Analyzed post-audit reports to summarize actions required to address adjustments or penalties.
- Partnered with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting across 100+ tax jurisdictions.
- Increased team satisfaction rating by 7% MoM in March 2021 through the implementation of automated emails
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke12-2019
Skills
- MS Excel
- Financial Modeling
- Sage Intacct ERP
- Jira
- Process Implementation
- Forecasting
- Planful
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Financial Analyst Professional
Brightly Software Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst
Dude Solutions
05.2021 - 06.2023
Tax Analyst
Avalara
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
The University of North Carolina At Pembroke
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