Ariell Steel
Boston,MA
Summary
Self-motivated Financial Analyst with 10 years of experience in the evolving tech industry. Regarded as a highly valued finance business partner with a keen customer focus determined to improve processes, build relationships, and make a lasting impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Cognex Corporation
03.2021 - Current
- Lead executive presentations informing and educating internal stakeholders on the financial landscape impacted by changing macroeconomic conditions.
- Tackled both annual and quarterly budget management tasks and created a new financial model improving revenue and margin forecasting.
- Improved the average monthly contract labor forecast accuracy from 36% to 13% by implementing a new cross functional invoice process as well as transforming the financial reporting to provide better visibility to relevant business partners.
Finance Manager
VMware
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Cross-trained new staff members in various financial procedures post acquisition close.
- Managed the integration of G&A functions financial reporting, notably all IT software contracts for the company pre/post acquisition.
Advisory Analyst
Pivotal Software Inc
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Established monthly reports and presented data driven insights and analysis to G&A executives to ensure alignment to the company’s road to profitability
- Program coordinator for the company's first Finance Leadership Development Program for new college graduates
Principal Financial Analyst
Dell EMC
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Platinum Award for successfully managing the 2018 Dell EMC Integration and AOP processes
- Conducted monthly forecast reviews with R&D finance partners assessing the risks & opportunities in achieving challenging expense, and capital spend targets as a result of the acquisition.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to assist Product management and R&D executives in strategic decisions post-merger.
Financial Analyst
EMC Corporation
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintained equipment expense, capital assets, inventory reporting and global transition projects for multiple R&D divisions
- Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for strategic business partner meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.2012
Skills
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Consolidation Reporting
- Planning and Analysis
- Budget Forecasting
- Strategic Acquisitions Support
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Cognex Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Finance Manager
VMware
01.2020 - 04.2020
Advisory Analyst
Pivotal Software Inc
11.2018 - 12.2019
Principal Financial Analyst
Dell EMC
06.2015 - 11.2018
Financial Analyst
EMC Corporation
06.2012 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth