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Erik Chadwell

Richmond,VA

Summary

Confident and analytical financial professional specializing in strategic financial planning and budget forecasting. Leveraging over 8 years of experience in higher education and consulting to drive data-informed decisions, enhance financial efficiency, and support organizational growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Analyst

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
01.2022 - Current
  • Advises department leads and senior management, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Leads monthly budget reporting and presentations to ensure financial transparency and informed decision-making.
  • Conducts financial modeling and scenario analysis to support long-term growth and budget planning.
  • Utilizes Workday’s reporting tools to analyze trends and improve resource planning.
  • Drives improvements in budget forecasting, multi-year financial planning, and year-end close processes to enhance financial efficiency and accuracy.
  • Acts as an internal financial consultant, leading multiple cross-functional projects to optimize budget utilization, streamline financial reporting, and improve cost recovery strategies.
  • Collaborates with leadership on special financial initiatives, providing expert guidance on fiscal strategy, funding allocations, and operational efficiency.

Senior Business Analyst

Boyd Caton Group
Charlottesville, VA
12.2016 - 01.2022
  • Led complex financial and data validation projects for hundreds of public transit agencies, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Conducted in-depth financial and operational analysis, identifying data inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions to enhance reporting accuracy.
  • Managed high-profile projects, including the development of client review materials, policy manuals, and monthly industry reports, streamlining data interpretation and compliance tracking.
  • Designed and facilitated webinar training sessions to educate public transit agencies on data reporting requirements and compliance best practices.
  • Provided strategic policy analysis and collaborated with leadership on database enhancements, optimizing data collection and reporting methodologies.

IT Coordinator

Boyd Caton Group
Charlottesville, VA
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led IT operations and acted as the primary liaison between the software development team and project stakeholders to drive system improvements and issue resolution.
  • Managed the backlog of IT-related tickets in JIRA, ensuring accurate tracking, prioritization, and timely resolution of system issues.
  • Conducted comprehensive system testing and developed test plans to validate the accuracy and functionality of complex system changes from a business and user perspective.
  • Provided strategic recommendations for software enhancements, streamlining operational workflows and improving overall system efficiency.
  • Updated and tracked backlog of IT related tickets to ensure accuracy and timeliness of prioritization.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Political Science

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel and Power BI
  • Workday finance management
  • JIRA project management
  • Budget development and forecasting
  • Financial modeling

Timeline

Senior Finance Analyst

University of Virginia
01.2022 - Current

IT Coordinator

Boyd Caton Group
04.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Business Analyst

Boyd Caton Group
12.2016 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance, Political Science

James Madison University

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