Ariana Guziatek
Novi,MI
Summary
Financial professional with experience in tax analysis, business consulting, and cost-focused financial reporting. Highly proficient in Excel and data-driven analysis to support forecasting, audits, and operational decision-making. Motivated to pursue a Material Cost Financial Analyst role at Ford Motor Company, I am inspired by a family legacy of over 70 combined years of service, and a strong commitment to analytical excellence and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Tax Specialist
Hantz Financial Group
Southfield, Michigan
02.2024 - Current
- Prepare and file individual tax returns, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely submission.
- Conduct multiple internal audits annually to reconcile and validate client data across two financial practices, ensuring data integrity, and compliance.
- Produce tax projections and scenario analyses to provide clients with a forward-looking view of their tax position prior to filing.
- Analyze income streams, deductions, credits, and liabilities to help clients anticipate outcomes and make informed financial decisions.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to audit, analyze, and organize large financial datasets.
- Partner with financial advisors to support tax-efficient planning strategies, and improve client outcomes.
Internal Business Consultant
Flexible Plan Investments
West Bloomfield, Michigan
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Support regional consultants across 11 states, providing analytical insight into client portfolios and business performance.
- Prepare financial reviews, performance summaries, and recommendations based on market conditions and client risk tolerance.
- Assist in evaluating operational strategies, identifying efficiencies, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Lead client-facing discussions, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Leverage Excel-based reporting tools to support forecasting, performance, tracking, and strategic analysis
Logistics Coordinator
NUCOR
Dearborn, Michigan
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Supported logistics and supply chain operations in a steel manufacturing environment.
- Analyzed shipping and material flow processes to identify cost-reduction opportunities across procurement and delivery.
- Coordinated logistics data and communicated with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Gained hands-on exposure to material cost drivers, supply chain efficiency, and operational cost controls.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration - Finance
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2022
High School Diploma -
Northville High School
Northville, MI05-2015
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced) - pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, data analysis
- Financial reporting and documentation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Analytical problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Regulatory and compliance awareness
Timeline
Tax Specialist
Hantz Financial Group
02.2024 - Current
Internal Business Consultant
Flexible Plan Investments
09.2022 - 02.2024
Logistics Coordinator
NUCOR
03.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration - Finance
Wayne State University
High School Diploma -
Northville High School