Andrea Westervelt
Springdale,AR
Summary
Strategic Senior Finance Analyst with a proven track record of high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Proficient in financial modeling, risk analysis, and budgeting processes. Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to drive financial performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Analyst
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
02.2023 - Current
- Created ad-hoc reports for executive review summarizing key financial metrics across multiple departments.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify discrepancies or inaccuracies between budgets, actuals and forecasted numbers.
- Implemented new processes to improve efficiency in the preparation of quarterly and annual reports.
- Collaborated with other departments in order to ensure accurate reporting of revenue and expenses according to GAAP principles.
- Developed policies and procedures related to finance operations that comply with company standards and regulations.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through changes in operational workflows and process improvements.
- Conducted variance analysis to compare budgeted figures against actual results and identified causes of discrepancies.
- Evaluated new business opportunities and conducted feasibility studies to assess financial viability.
- Utilized financial software and advanced Excel functions to streamline data analysis and reporting processes.
- Analyzed complex financial information to offer recommendations to management, driving decision-making.
- Provided guidance to business unit on revenue recognition, pricing strategy, cost controls and cash flow management.
Associate Analyst Accounting
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management review.
- Analyzed complex data sets to identify patterns and relationships in the data.
- Drafted presentations summarizing findings from research and analysis.
- Created reports highlighting key metrics related to performance objectives.
- Developed tracking tools to monitor progress against set goals.
- Assisted with the development of business plans, strategies, and tactics to achieve organizational goals.
- Provided support in the implementation of new processes and procedures across departments.
- Performed ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior leadership team members.
- Evaluated current systems and software applications for process improvement opportunities.
- Identified areas of potential risk associated with proposed initiatives.
- Assisted in developing recommendations for changes or improvements based on data analysis.
- Collaborated with other analysts to develop forecasting models for future planning.
- Gathered feedback from stakeholders regarding current processes and procedures.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to provide input on operational issues.
- Prepared monthly summaries outlining key accomplishments and variances from expectations.
- Generated periodic reports detailing project status updates and resource utilization rates.
- Assisted with gathering information needed for external audits and regulatory filings.
- Produced comprehensive documentation of all work performed throughout the year.
- Performed quality assurance to assess data and validate results.
- Created reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collected, organized and input information into digital database.
- Utilized knowledge of data modeling and statistical analysis to note trends and draw conclusions.
- Built and strengthened client relationships to form long-lasting, profitable bonds.
- Created detailed technical reports highlighting findings to diverse stakeholders.
Accounting Collections Coordinator
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Responsible for managing Tyson invalid deduction process by working with external customers to resolve disputes timely.
- Responsible for timely processing of repayment packets, for 50+ customers maintaining customer goodwill minimizing negative P&L implications while maximizing trade spend.
- Responsible for partnering with customer and internal stakeholders to accelerate resolution.
- Provide timely and accurate invalid deduction reporting, achieve monthly collection targets.
- Able to work with little to no supervision and meet and/or exceed deadlines and expectations as established by management.
Accounting Deductions Analyst
Tyson Foods
Springdale, AR
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Research and resolve customer deductions for specific distribution channels and divisions.
- Responsible for researching and reviewing customer short payments in Dispute.
- Responsible for validating deductions and processing in SAP system while maintaining applicable approvals.
- Responsible for processing daily deductions and maintaining customer profiles.
- Perform as facilitator, when applicable, between customer and various pertinent departments within the company.
- Able to work with little to no supervision and meet and/or exceed deadlines and expectations as established by management.
- Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards.
Education
MBA - Project Management
Purdue Global University
05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maine
Orono, ME12-1995
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Northeastern University
Boston, MA06-1993
Skills
- SAP
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, Teams)
- Sage 50 Accounting Software
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- New Employee Orientation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Senior Finance Analyst
Tyson Foods
02.2023 - Current
Associate Analyst Accounting
Tyson Foods
02.2021 - 02.2023
Accounting Collections Coordinator
Tyson Foods
01.2020 - 02.2021
Accounting Deductions Analyst
Tyson Foods
04.2019 - 01.2020
MBA - Project Management
Purdue Global University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Maine
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Northeastern University