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CINDY FTIKAS

Skokie,IL

Summary

Results-DrivenTreasury Analyst with 10+ years of experience in cash management and financial forecasting at Newly Weds Foods LLC. Achieved significant cost savings through optimized liquidity and enhanced treasury operations. Expertise in Excel for process streamlining and strong bank relationship management skills, ensuring compliance and effective communication with banking partners.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Treasury Analyst

Newly Weds Foods LLC
Chicago, IL
05.2012 - Current
  • Compile the global daily cash report, exceeding $100 million.
  • Execute analysis reporting for month-end cash accounts.
  • Monitor daily liquidity positions, and work with other entities to ensure sufficient funding is available for operations.
  • Manage short-term cash investments and optimize returns.
  • Oversee treasury operations, including daily cash management, and bank reconciliations.
  • Implement process improvements to streamline treasury operations.
  • Investigate fraudulent, suspicious transactions, and enhance internal controls to reduce financial risk.
  • Manage FX trades, and analyze foreign exchange risk factors.
  • Analyze cash flow forecasts to manage liquidity, and optimize working capital.
  • Administer and monitor corporate loan and revolver facilities, including drawdowns, repayments, and interest calculations.
  • Accountable for Foreign Bank Accounts and Financial Accounts filing.
  • Act as primary liaison for all banking partners, overseeing daily communications and addressing issues.
  • Manage corporate bank accounts, executing account openings and closings, in addition to managing signatory records.
  • Perform a detailed analysis of treasury-related accounts, such as bank fees, foreign exchange rates, and interest rate fluctuations.
  • Analyze bank fees and recommend cost-saving plans.
  • Conduct research on corporate banking products and services to identify potential solutions that meet the company's needs.
  • Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, along with proposing and implementing enhancements.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all treasury activities, including cash balances, payments, receivables, loans, equity, and short-term investments.
  • Facilitate Team Leadership & Mentoring.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

DePaul University
Chicago
06-2002

Skills

  • Cash Management
  • Liquidity Management
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Treasury Operations
  • Debt & Revolver Support
  • Advanced Excel with streamline workflow
  • Bank Relationship Management
  • Internal control and compliance

Languages

Greek
Professional

Timeline

Treasury Analyst

Newly Weds Foods LLC
05.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Finance

DePaul University