EDNA ADIOU
Minneapolis,USA
Summary
Resourceful Financial Analyst with progressive financial industry experience across auditing, financial controls, budgeting, accounting and tax specialties. Strong leader with excellent motivation and communication skills to build and manage high-performing teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations & Financial Analyst
SELFCI SARL
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed Excel dashboards tracking 200+ monthly financial transactions, reducing processing time 30% through automated workflows and data validation
- Built financial KPIs and performance metrics monitoring budget variance, cost trends, and operational efficiency across infrastructure and renewable energy projects
- Created ad-hoc analyses and data visualizations supporting business decisions, identifying cost savings opportunities averaging 15% through comparative analysis and vendor optimization
- Managed vendor relationships and procurement processes for $500K+ annual spend, including RFQ preparation, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and performance tracking
- Collaborated cross-functionally with operations, finance, engineering, and procurement teams to streamline processes, automate reporting, and resolve data discrepancies
- Prepared financial models, budget forecasts, and executive presentations supporting strategic planning and investment decisions
- Maintained data integrity across financial systems, generating weekly reports using advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Pivot Tables, Power Query)
- Infrastructure & Renewable Energy Company
Education
STEM MBA - Business Analytics, Financial Management, Operations Strategy
University of St. Thomas
Credential of Readiness (CORE) -
Harvard Business School Online
B.S. - International Business (Finance)
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Excel
- Tableau
- Power BI
- SQL
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Development
- Cost Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Ad-hoc Analysis
- Dashboard Development
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Google Suite
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Communication
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
Projects
- Financial Dashboard & Analytics Project, Built comprehensive Excel dashboard integrating multiple data sources to track financial performance, budget variance, and key business metrics, Automated monthly reporting using Power Query and macros, reducing manual processing time by 40%, Created interactive Tableau visualizations presenting insights to cross-functional stakeholders
- Business Process Optimization Analysis, Analyzed procurement workflows identifying inefficiencies and proposing process improvements, Developed cost-benefit analysis models evaluating automation opportunities, Presented recommendations resulting in 15% reduction in operational costs
- Data Analytics Capstone, Performed statistical analysis on multi-year dataset using Excel and SQL, Applied regression models and forecasting techniques to predict business trends, Delivered executive presentation with actionable insights and strategic recommendations
Technical Skills
Excel (Advanced: Pivot Tables, Power Query, Macros, Advanced Formulas, Financial Modeling), Tableau, Power BI, SQL (Data Extraction & Transformation), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Google Suite, Financial Modeling, Budgeting & Forecasting, Variance Analysis, KPI Development, Cost Analysis, Process Improvement, Ad-hoc Analysis, Dashboard Development
Open To Remote
True
Personal Information
Work Authorization: Eligible for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) - Full-time summer, Part-time
Timeline
Business Operations & Financial Analyst
SELFCI SARL
06.2021 - 01.2023
STEM MBA - Business Analytics, Financial Management, Operations Strategy
University of St. Thomas
Credential of Readiness (CORE) -
Harvard Business School Online
B.S. - International Business (Finance)
Minnesota State University, Mankato