Brady McElroy
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Business Analyst with demonstrated expertise and excellence in financial technology, leading teams, project management and maximizing financial performance consistently delivering projects to completion ahead of schedule, and under budget, while enhancing operational workflows. Adept at leveraging data analytics and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes that support strategic business objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst - IT Finance
SECU
Raleigh, North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Lead in the development and integration of new internal credit software, served as project manager creating timelines and milestones.
- Trained 10+ Project Managers in Jira and Workday.
- Tracked ongoing project advancement towards predefined milestones, reducing instances of missed deadlines by 20%.
- Advocated for ways to streamline ongoing projects, prioritizing shorter turnaround times and consistent development quality. Delivered projects under budget by up to 18%.
- Routinely led kick off and closeout meetings with senior management and C-suite members.
Financial Analyst
Kiewit
Omaha, Nebraska
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted detailed financial analysis and modeling to support company goals and identify areas for cost optimization - including project budgeting, forecasting, and performance evaluation.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive financial reports and forecasts to senior management - underscoring key insights and recommendations.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to track financial progress, resolve discrepancies, and optimize financial goals and investments.
Data Analyst Intern
Cisco
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Created SEO analysis resulting in a 5% increase of traffic and improved profitability by 2.5% of the newsroom website.
- Produced competitive analysis between Cisco and 6 competitors which resulted in definitive actions by gaining insight into offerings, branding, sales and marketing approaches.
- Briefed Social Media Team by evaluating profitability of certain internal/external social media accounts leading to improved strategies and traffic.
- Systemized raw data by mining descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics that determined outcomes, pinpointed trends and predicted upcoming events.
Business Intern
Dell Technologies
Raleigh, North Carolina
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisting management in preparing financial analysis, return on investment scenarios, financial models and reports, and variance analysis of actual and planned results.
- Conducting analysis of cost reduction initiatives.
- Supporting the building of alternative energy programs.
- Reviewing facilities work order process, scope review and execution; proposing recommendations for improvement.
Education
Master's of Business Administration -
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2026
Bachelors of Science - Finance
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Python
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
- Risk Analysis
- Technical Business Analysis
- Team Building
- Financial modeling
Certification
- Certified Associate of Project Management, Project Management Institute, July 2025
- Introduction to Programming Using Python, Python Coding, January 2023
- SQL for Data Analytics, LinkedIn Learning, May 2025
- Microsoft Excel 2013 Certification, Pearson, November 2021
Extracurricular Activities
Co-Founder and Analyst at East Carolina Black Sail Fund, Greenville, North Carolina, January 2021 — May 2024
- Co-Founder and Analyst of the East Carolina University Student led investment fund.
- Led and coordinated a cohort of 15 students
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Kiewit
06.2025 - 10.2025
Business Analyst - IT Finance
SECU
11.2024 - Current
Data Analyst Intern
Cisco
05.2023 - 08.2023
Business Intern
Dell Technologies
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master's of Business Administration -
East Carolina University
Bachelors of Science - Finance
East Carolina University
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