Alex Needham
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Accomplished Technical Architect offering 10 years' experience in comprehensive design and development of infrastructure and architecture for software projects (Experienced in TM1 and BOARD International). Attentive collaborator and communicator from project conception to completion. Creative in devising solutions to improve business operations and meet clients' technical needs. Seasoned project manager possessing the technical and interpersonal skills to provide exceptional project deliverables.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Systems Key User
Volkswagen Group of America
03.2019 - Current
- Managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, successfully meeting deadlines while maintaining clear communication channels throughout each initiative's lifecycle.
- Improved month-end closing process by implementing standardized procedures and automated workflows, reducing time spent on manual tasks.
- Provided ongoing training and support to finance staff members, enhancing overall team productivity and expertise.
- Re-engineered existing TM1 system to promote ease-of-use and improve system security.
- Developed customized financial models for scenario analysis, enabling informed decision-making during strategic planning sessions within the system "BOARD International".
TM1 Consultant , Senior TM1 Consultant
Revelwood
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each TM1 consulting engagement.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Implemented best practices to optimize clients' organizational performance, leading to improved operational efficiency.
Financial Analyst Coordinator
Volkswagen Group of America
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Created+presented business case, designed, developed, and implemented TM1 to analyze complex information and assess health of organization.
- Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
- Increased stakeholder satisfaction by delivering timely, accurate financial information tailored to their specific needs.
- Participated in accelerated training program aimed at high-potential employees (PROJECT12).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN05.2010
Skills
Business process reengineering
Code debugging
Data analytics
Professional ethics
Project documentation
SAP power-user experience
Systems analysis
System implementation
Variance analysis
Achievements
- Eagle Scout, 2004
Certification
- Certified BOARD Builder - Jan 2023
- Certified TM1 10.1 Developer & Administrator - Apr 2016
- Certified IBM Planning Analytics Developer - Jan 2019z
- Programming Languages Proficient in:
TM1, BOARD, SQL
- Programming Languages Currently Learning:
Javascript
Timeline
Financial Systems Key User
Volkswagen Group of America
03.2019 - Current
TM1 Consultant , Senior TM1 Consultant
Revelwood
03.2016 - 03.2019
Financial Analyst Coordinator
Volkswagen Group of America
03.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Tennessee
- Certified BOARD Builder - Jan 2023
- Certified TM1 10.1 Developer & Administrator - Apr 2016
- Certified IBM Planning Analytics Developer - Jan 2019z
- Programming Languages Proficient in:
TM1, BOARD, SQL
- Programming Languages Currently Learning:
Javascript
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