Cole A. Hunter
Manhattan Beach,USA
Summary
Experienced Financial Analyst with a background in managing and interpreting financial data to support business decision-making. Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling paired with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly. Notable impact made on previous work through identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Raytheon Intelligence & Space
El Segundo, USA
05.2020 - Current
- Supported F-15 and F18 Production Finance team on diverse domestic and international programs, enhancing financial oversight.
- Transitioned from compiling cost, earned value, and invoice billings reports to leading program controls and financial planning for multiple programs.
- Analyzed financial variables of various contract types, customers, and end users, strengthening financial insights and decision-making.
- Presented monthly Earned Value Management to analyze both schedule and cost throughout the lifetime of our programs.
- Conducted and presented quarterly EACs to assess program booking rates and revenue recognition while identifying future risks and opportunities.
- Provided financial data and addressed inquiries during Annual Revenue Audits with PwC, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Developed and presented monthly forecast packages to Production Director, integrating trend analysis and updates from factory, supply chain, and program management.
Finance Intern
Arconic Fastening Systems
Torrance, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated monthly closes and analysis for finance department, directly reporting to VP of Finance for AFS.
- Developed ad hoc analysis reports with Hyperion/Essbase for location controllers, detailing FCF and income statements.
- Compiled and presented monthly capital expenditure reports from location controllers for analysis and approval.
- Collaborated with Project Managers on working capital and NPV analysis for intercompany inventory transfers.
Manufacturing Accounting Intern
Tesla, Inc.
Fremont, USA
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Coordinated with PwC to support 2017 year-end and Q1 2018 quarter-end close, prepared lease accounting schedules, and addressed inquiries.
- Partnered with Purchasing Team, Production Engineers and Project Managers to review, analyze, and implement lease accounting standards that impact capital and fixed asset accounting.
- Finalized lease agreements and integrated Solar City accounting records with Tesla records post-2017 acquisition, collaborating with lessors to summarize data for new lease accounting software.
- References available upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Energy, Business, and Finance Major, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2019
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Excel data analysis
- SAP software proficiency
- PowerPoint presentations
- Document creation
- Outlook communication
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Raytheon Intelligence & Space
05.2020 - Current
Finance Intern
Arconic Fastening Systems
06.2019 - 08.2019
Manufacturing Accounting Intern
Tesla, Inc.
01.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Energy, Business, and Finance Major, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor
Pennsylvania State University