G. Andrea Arcila
Kearny,USA
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 10 years of expertise in financial analysis, expense management, project management, and procurement. Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and foster collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Proven success in meeting savings targets and enhancing supplier relationships in dynamic environments. Committed to promoting inclusion, diversity, and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Swing Education
Newark, New Jersey
2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance language acquisition and retention.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance data.
- Created and managed assessments to evaluate student progress in Spanish language learning.
Financial Analyst, Retail Store Operations
MAC Cosmetics
New York, NY
2017 - 2017
- Implemented process automations to encourage continuous improvement.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved payment issues, collaborating with vendors and AP department to decrease processing time of payments.
- Accurately documented, researched, and resolved vendor payment issues.
Audit Associate
BDO Seidman
Woodbridge, NJ
2010 - 2010
- Conducted year-end financial statement audits and employee benefit plan audits in manufacturing and distribution sectors.
- Performed analytical reviews of balance sheet and profit and loss accounts during quarterly, interim, and year-end evaluations.
- Examined accounting, statistical, and operational records to assess internal controls and identify process improvements.
- Managed client relationships to gain insights into business operations and processes.
Elementary School Teacher
Ocean Academy Charter School
Lakewood, New Jersey
2024 - 2025
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enrich student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment with educational standards.
- Implemented assessment tools for effective evaluation of student progress.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss performance and set goals.
- Managed classroom behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Analyst, Indirect Procurement - Corporate & Professional Services
Estee Lauder
New York, NY
2020 - 2024
- Achieved $25.8 million in savings for CPS category, exceeding $25 million target.
- Increased spend under management from 34% to 54%.
- Implemented SRM with all CPS strategic suppliers.
- Led full-time recruitment preferred supplier program within HR category.
- Reviewed and revamped category council meeting format to enhance global learning.
- Drove implementation of category strategy with key consulting stakeholders.
- Enhanced supplier collaboration and value creation through advanced analytics.
- Facilitated assessment and monitoring of CPS category spend using EcoVadis.
Analyst, Indirect Procurement - PMO
Estee Lauder
New York, NY
2019 - 2020
- Streamlined savings reporting for financial review meetings on project pipeline.
- Assisted in successful implementation of ELC marketplace for North America region.
- Developed best practices for IP while supporting Accenture RFx with category and regional teams.
- Facilitated inclusion and diversity initiatives regarding diverse supplier spending.
- Provided regional support for savings and spend reporting, including analysis and ad hoc requests.
Analyst, Indirect Procurement - Advertising & Promotion
Estee Lauder
New York, NY
2018 - 2019
- Achieved 27% reduction in production suppliers through consolidation of 417 suppliers.
- Contributed to delivery of 80% of FY20 pipeline by end of Q3 FY19.
- Led VCD reporting for A&P category, supporting delivery of A&P savings.
- Optimized payment terms as subject matter expert, enhancing cash flow improvement.
- Cleansed FY19 global spend to support category review for production.
- Facilitated updates to Beekman's RightSpend database for A&P negotiation support.
- Supported category card updates for successful delivery of ELC marketplace.
- Managed contracts administration, ensuring timely and accurate content in Ariba.
Financial Analyst, Team Lead
Prudential
Roseland, NJ
2013 - 2016
- Managed 2016 Group Insurance benchmark study by facilitating meetings and maintaining project documentation.
- Led cost-benefit analysis initiative with Ernst & Young through effective coordination and communication.
- Increased transparency of business profitability by leading monthly budget meetings with stakeholders.
- Enhanced forecasting and multiyear planning by overseeing transition of sales plan process to finance.
- Provided financial analytics to business partners, driving impactful decision-making processes.
- Streamlined reporting processes to enhance expense management and identify potential savings.
- Developed and managed annual budget for product management operating expenses.
- Ensured consistent project updates to keep initiatives on track and aligned.
Jr Financial Analyst
Fox News Channel
New York, NY
2011 - 2012
- Prepared month-end closing entries and accruals to accurately reflect operating expenses.
- Created reports and maintained schedules to facilitate effective month-end close process.
- Reconciled cash and operating expense accounts while managing costs for international divisions.
- Conducted variance analysis on operating expense accounts to identify discrepancies.
- Developed detailed yearly profit and loss budgets and forecasts for Fox News and Fox Business channels.
- Reviewed invoices, reconciled documents to general ledger accounts, and processed foreign currency expense reports.
Education
Certificate in Non-Profit Management -
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Master of Accountancy - Financial Accounting
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Spend and savings analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Problem resolution
- Data collection and analysis
- Benchmarking analysis
- Training and development
- Attention to detail
- Research and analysis
- SAP applications
- Oracle applications
- QlikView
- Microsoft Office Suite
Technical Expertise
- SAP Suite applications
- Oracle applications
- QlikView
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
U.S. Businesses Finance Recognition Award Winner for Process Efficiency and Continuous Improvement
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Swing Education
2025 - Current
Financial Analyst, Retail Store Operations
MAC Cosmetics
2017 - 2017
Audit Associate
BDO Seidman
2010 - 2010
Elementary School Teacher
Ocean Academy Charter School
2024 - 2025
Analyst, Indirect Procurement - Corporate & Professional Services
Estee Lauder
2020 - 2024
Analyst, Indirect Procurement - PMO
Estee Lauder
2019 - 2020
Analyst, Indirect Procurement - Advertising & Promotion
Estee Lauder
2018 - 2019
Financial Analyst, Team Lead
Prudential
2013 - 2016
Jr Financial Analyst
Fox News Channel
2011 - 2012
Certificate in Non-Profit Management -
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Master of Accountancy - Financial Accounting
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY