Christopher Mgdesyan
Porter Ranch,CA
Summary
Financial Operations Analyst with hands-on experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting within regulated environments. Technically proficient in Excel and risk management, with a strong focus on process improvement, accuracy, and decision-ready financial insights.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-mgdesyan
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Operations Analyst
Caring Kind Hospice
04.2024 - Current
- Analyzed billing, revenue, and operational cost data
- Supported budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting
- Monitored payroll and staffing expenses to control costs
- Reviewed financial data for accuracy, compliance, and controls
- Partnered cross-functionally to improve financial processes
Finance & Operations Intern
MM - Express
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with payroll analysis and expense tracking
- Maintained financial and operational data for reporting
- Supported compliance and internal controls
- Supported budgeting and forecasting activities through data preparation and analysis
- Performed basic variance analysis to identify cost and performance trends
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Applied Mathematics
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA12.2025
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis (Excel, SQL, Python)
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Market Trend Analysis
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
Financial Projects
Healthcare Revenue & Cost Forecasting Model
- Built a monthly model analyzing patient census, revenue per patient, payroll, and margins
- Forecasted revenue and expenses across staffing and census scenarios
- Performed budget vs. actual variance analysis to identify cost drivers
- Evaluated cost-control opportunities to support operational planning
S&P 500 Returns Regression Analysis
- Regressed S&P 500 monthly returns on key macroeconomic variables
- Analyzed effects of VIX, CPI inflation, and 10-Year Treasury yields
- Evaluated model significance and fit using regression diagnostics
- Interpreted results to assess market risk and forecasting implications
Timeline
Financial Operations Analyst
Caring Kind Hospice
04.2024 - Current
Finance & Operations Intern
MM - Express
06.2022 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Applied Mathematics
Pepperdine University