Cynthia Read
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced with analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional specifications. Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to optimize systems and processes for better efficiency. Knowledge of collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless system implementation and user satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Management Financial Analyst
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
05.2022 - 10.2024
- Lead and managed engagement financials
- Financial analysis and reporting
- WBS code management
- Invoicing A/R
- Set-up through close-out for projects of varying sizes and degrees of complexity
Consultant
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
06.2012 - 09.2023
- Provided Oracle EBS and P2 Upstream Accounting Systems for a client
- Client support in the following areas Revenue, Partner Balancing, Joint Interest Billing, and Oracle Financials (A/P, A/R, and General Ledger)
- Setup and Testing client requirements
- Provided training and training materials
- Reports and BI Publishing Reporting tools
Contractor
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Lead on an implementation team for the P2 Energy Upstream system
- Implemented Revenue, Regulatory, Joint Venture Accounting
- Gathered requirements to define and implement business processes
- Developed functional specifications for customizations
- Created API's to load data from legacy system
- Wrote training documentation
- Trained users
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Sr. Business Analyst
Dominion E&P
02.1987 - 06.2011
- I was a key member on a transition team focusing on a fast track implementation of the P2 Energy Upstream Products.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
Education
1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School -
Tulane University
New Orleans, LASkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial statement analysis
- Excellent attention to detail
Gap analysis
Functional specifications
Software development life cycle
Business intelligence tools
Research and analysis
Business process modeling
Software testing
Enhancement support
Software and hardware implementation
Upgrade testing
Problem-solving abilities
Gather project requirements
Troubleshooting and diagnostics
Timeline
Project Management Financial Analyst
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
05.2022 - 10.2024
Consultant
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
06.2012 - 09.2023
Contractor
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
06.2011 - 06.2012
Sr. Business Analyst
Dominion E&P
02.1987 - 06.2011
1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School -
Tulane University
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