Alec Covey
Philadelphia,Pennsylvania
Summary
Experienced with financial data analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Utilizes strong analytical skills to inform strategic decisions and drive business growth. Track record of effective team collaboration and clear communication in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Financial Analyst
Eaton Corporation
Glenolden, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Supported the essential financial reporting and tracking of key measures of productivity under Eaton's aerospace division.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Planning and SAP S/4.
- Heavily involved in finance transformation initiative including data validation of Oracle Planning and SAP.
- Exercises ownership of tracking and ensuring timeliness of capital-related expenses.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations for budget optimization.
- Conducted variance analysis to assess performance against budgets, driving accountability across departments.
- Collaborated with operational teams to streamline financial reporting processes, reducing turnaround time significantly.
Operations Analyst
Eaton Corporation
Syracuse, NY
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Worked closely with more than 40 manufacturing sites around the globe under Eaton's global division.
- Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Oracle Financials R12, and SAP.
- Leveraged expertise in Power BI to develop universal dashboard for reporting out key measures of operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows across departments.
- Utilized advanced analytics tools to generate reports, driving data-driven decision-making.
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aspen Dental Management Inc.
Syracuse, NY
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in billing and collections procedures.
- Led accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing and collection efforts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize cash flow and reduce aging receivables.
- Analyzed account discrepancies, providing resolutions to maintain accurate financial records.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aspen Dental Management Inc.
Syracuse, NY
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Led accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely invoicing and collection efforts.
- Developed and implemented strategies to optimize cash flow and reduce aging receivables.
- Analyzed account discrepancies, providing resolutions to maintain accurate financial records.
Education
MBA - Financial Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
SUNY, Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05.2017
Skills
- Business intelligence tools
- Capital budgeting
- Financial statement analysis
- Forecasting techniques
- GAAP
- Stakeholder communication
- Variance analysis
Accomplishments
- Received a professional excellence award from the VP of Finance for my continued involvement in Eaton's finance transformation.
- Managed a $2.5M capital budget and associated approvals from leadership.
- Achieved "single source of truth" by introducing Power BI dashboard for monthly operational reporting.
Certification
- IBM Data Science Specialization (Coursera, 2024)
- Google Data Analytics Specialization (Coursera, 2022)
Timeline
Lead Financial Analyst
Eaton Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Operations Analyst
Eaton Corporation
08.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aspen Dental Management Inc.
09.2020 - 11.2021
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Aspen Dental Management Inc.
03.2018 - 09.2020
MBA - Financial Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
SUNY, Potsdam