Andrew Kennedy
King of Prussia
Summary
Financial professional with extensive experience at Teleperformance ARM, specializing in budgeting, forecasting, and operational analysis. Expertise in SQL Server and IBM COGNOS drives strategic insights and profitability enhancement. Developed key performance indicators and led successful financial reporting initiatives, combining analytical skills with collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Teleperformance ARM (AllianceOne)
Exton
03.2018 - Current
- Provided support concentrating on multiple areas including budgeting, planning, and analysis. Partnered with operations and the executive management team and played a critical role in strategic planning efforts. Led forecasting and budgeting process for Operations.
- Leads all operational analysis working independently from Director of FP&A to identify trends and suggest corrective actions to Operational and Executive management.
- Managed SQL database detailed revenues, P&L profitability, and other operational statistics.
- Performed detailed analysis of operational statistics coupled with GL data in order built SQL model to forecast client profitability down to EBT.
- Involved in Sales RFP process including pricing and projected profitability using SalesForce.com.
- Owner of 3 year forecasting model for entire company.
- Reviewed and researched company financial results in order to identify trends for the purpose of forecasting.
- Completed monthly, quarterly and yearly company-wide variance analysis on company financial results.
- Developed key KPI indicators for gauging performance of clients in multiple types of business.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and yearly external reporting to parent company.
- Supported efforts to develop an IBM COGNOS Planning Module to streamline budgeting, planning, and analysis process.
- Led company’s SQL Database conversion project with upgrades and streamlining.
- Prepared ad hoc financial reports using Dynamics Report Manager and SQL Server.
Sr Financial Analyst
Teleperformance ARM (AllianceOne)
Exton
08.2015 - 03.2018
Jr Financial Analyst
Teleperformance ARM (AllianceOne)
Exton
03.2009 - 08.2015
Staff Accountant
NCO Financial Group
Horsham
09.2006 - 03.2009
- Performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Performed heavy bank reconciliations and account fluctuation reports.
- Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures.
Education
Graduate Certification - SQL/Oracle Database Design
The Pennsylvania State University
Great Valley, PA, USA01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA, USA01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft SQL Server management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Web-based reporting tools
- Budgeting and forecasting
- IBM COGNOS TM1 planning
- Operations analysis
- Microsoft Dynamics ERP expertise
- SAP accounting software
- Financial reporting standards
- Excel proficiency
- Salesforce CRM
- US GAAP compliance
- IFRS compliance
Timeline
Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Teleperformance ARM (AllianceOne)
03.2018 - Current
Sr Financial Analyst
Teleperformance ARM (AllianceOne)
08.2015 - 03.2018
Jr Financial Analyst
Teleperformance ARM (AllianceOne)
03.2009 - 08.2015
Staff Accountant
NCO Financial Group
09.2006 - 03.2009
Graduate Certification - SQL/Oracle Database Design
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
The Pennsylvania State University