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Brady McElroy

Raleigh,North Carolina

Summary

Analytical Project Financial Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in budget forecasting, cost management, and financial reporting. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and time management to ensure projects are completed within budget and scope.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Financial Analyst

SECU
Raleigh, North Carolina
11.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with internal departments such as accounting, IT, and marketing to ensure accurate data is captured in project plans
  • Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
  • Developed financial models and forecasts for project-related costs, revenue, and profitability.
  • Performed variance analysis on actual versus budgeted figures to identify areas of improvement in the project.
  • Developed comprehensive presentations outlining the financial performance of completed or ongoing projects.
  • Trained over 10+ Project Managers in Workday financial capabilities

Financial Analyst

Kiewit
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • 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 Carolina
05.2026

Bachelors of Science - Finance

East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
05.2024

Skills

  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Jira
  • Risk 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

Personal Information

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

Project Financial Analyst

SECU
11.2024 - Current

Financial Analyst

Kiewit
05.2024 - 10.2024

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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