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ALLISON MORARD

Harvest,AL

Summary

Versatile financial analyst with strong background in earned value and risk management. Skilled in providing financial analysis and solutions for businesses of all sizes. Astute candidate develops new strategies and processes to optimize financial operations. Researches tirelessly using latest technology and decisively guides clients in financially sound directions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Program Analyst

Bowhead
07.2023 - Current
  • Evaluate financial program performance, making recommendations for improvements based on quantitative data analysis.
  • Develop financial projections and forecasts to guide budgeting decisions.
  • Created user-friendly dashboards displaying real-time data for informed decision-making by management teams.
  • Review and analyze project spending throughout project life cycle.
  • Participate in client meetings to discuss financial analysis and investment strategies.
  • Improved financial program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.

Senior Office Manager

Art in Motion Dance Academy
08.2017 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
  • Managed resolution of any conflicts or customer concerns promptly, resulting in a more harmonious family-business environment.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Improved office operations by automating client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
  • Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient management systems and processes.

Accounting Administrator

Redstone Government Consulting
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provided outsourced accounting for multiple government contractors with the Deltek Costpoint Consulting Group.
  • Improved accuracy in financial reporting by diligently reviewing and reconciling accounts on a regular basis.
  • Troubleshoot discrepancies in general ledger accounts by conducting thorough investigations into transactional details, ultimately resolving issues promptly.
  • Entered invoices and receipts, and reported on status of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Facilitated timely month-end closing procedures, enhancing accuracy of financial statements for executive and client review.

Financial Analyst

SCI Technologies
11.2020 - 12.2022
  • Tracked spending habits on program values of $25M+ for Defense and Aerospace Systems - Aircraft Division.
  • Provided management support services in areas of program analysis, annual and multi-year financial planning, contract reporting requirements, and contract performance monitoring.
  • Lead for assigned Program Managers, assisting with budgeting their projects, and helping with issues or concerns stemming from financial and performance.
  • Supported executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights on revenue trends and cost drivers.
  • Developed quarterly Estimate at Completion analysis for all assigned projects for management review and analysis.
  • Assisted in presenting Estimate at Completion reports each quarter end to the Finance Board, Vice President, and President of SCI.
  • Determined forecast pricing, margins and risk factors for active and proposed projects.
  • Collaborated to develop and maintain targeted profit plans to sustain growth.
  • Maintained training necessary to work with secure government contracts.

Software Quality Analyst; Customer Service

Discount Divas
09.2016 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in creation, design, and upkeep of company's mobile shopping app.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and functionalities.
  • Completed pre-implementation testing for new system modifications to assess potential impacts.
  • Enhanced team productivity by sharing best practices, providing mentorship, and actively participating in knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with timely identification and resolution of critical issues.
  • Enhanced software quality by conducting thorough manual and automated testing procedures on both Android and iOS systems.
  • Gathered data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reported findings and recommended improvements.

Education

MBA -

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - History

Troy University
Troy, AL
12.2018

Skills

  • Earned Value Management
  • Business Forecasting
  • Performance Analysis
  • Cost and Variance Analysis
  • Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Oracle Business Intelligence
  • Deltek - Costpoint, Cobra, Open Plan, Cognos
  • WAWF - Wide Area Workflow
  • SAP Concur
  • Excel
  • Outlook

Timeline

Financial Program Analyst

Bowhead
07.2023 - Current

Accounting Administrator

Redstone Government Consulting
01.2023 - 06.2023

Financial Analyst

SCI Technologies
11.2020 - 12.2022

Senior Office Manager

Art in Motion Dance Academy
08.2017 - Current

Software Quality Analyst; Customer Service

Discount Divas
09.2016 - 12.2020

MBA -

Georgia Southern University

Bachelor of Science - History

Troy University
ALLISON MORARD