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Bailey Thomas

Arcadia,WI

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Finance Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
01.2022 - Current

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis:

-Lead the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts for 10 retail distribution centers.

-Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities within distribution and final mile delivery.

-Develop and maintain financial models to aid decision-making for senior leadership.

-Prepare financial reports and analysis for senior leadership, highlighting key metrics and performance indicators.

Cost Management & Efficiency:

-Monitor operational costs and recommend cost-cutting measures where necessary.

-Analyze departmental spending and help identify areas for financial improvement.

Strategic Decision Support:

-Provide financial insight and recommendations for business decisions, including capital expenditures and investments.

-Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with overall business

Senior Financial Analyst

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022

Key Responsibilities:
-Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and presenting financial statements and results to local and executive leadership

-Created annual budget for labor and operating expenses for 10 distribution centers with consideration of company goals

-Computed ROI and payback period on both potential purchases and changes to processes

-Distribute weekly reporting on results, performance, and spend

Retail Financial Analyst

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
11.2016 - 01.2020

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Analysis

-Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.

-Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.

-Maintaining and updating KPI's on a weekly basis.

-Improved metric accuracy and reduced update time by automating and converting excel files to Power BI.

Education

Bachelor - Finance

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05-2015

Skills

  • Continuous improvement
  • Financial analysis
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Expense reduction
  • Skilled in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in Microsoft Power BI

Awards

Ashley Furniture Gold Award Winner 2023

Awarded for initiative, perseverance and dedication. Recognized for going above and beyond on a regular basis to contribute to the growth of others and the company as well as implementing change in a positive manner and striving to ensure company success.

Timeline

Retail Finance Manager

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
01.2022 - Current

Senior Financial Analyst

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022

Retail Financial Analyst

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
11.2016 - 01.2020

Bachelor - Finance

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Bailey Thomas