Erin Barbosa
Overland Park,KANSAS
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial analysis, pricing, and profitability within complex environments. Adept at reconciling financial data and enhancing reporting accuracy through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Utilizes advanced Excel and SQL skills to support strategic decision-making and ensure compliance across financial operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Financial Analyst
ARDENT MILLS
Remote, KS
11.2022 - Current
- Analyze financial performance, contract status, forecasts, and variances and communicate findings directly to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Developed and delivered recurring financial reports and analyses for leadership to monitor performance, risks, contracts, and financial exposures.
- Utilize SAP, advanced Excel, and financial reporting tools to analyze data, reconcile transactions, and support financial decision-making.
- Analyze and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established controls.
- Ensured compliance and accuracy of hedge positions to support financial reporting against physical grain contracts, validating financial and operational data for compliance and coverage accuracy.
- Partner with merchandisers, traders, and risk management teams to reconcile physical positions, financial data, and hedge activity.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial close.
Merchandising Assistant II
THE ANDERSONS
Overland Park, USA
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Led daily workflow for merchandising assistants, prioritizing contract entry, reporting, data accuracy, and logistics coordination.
- Supported merchandisers by assisting with pricing, trade execution, contract management, position tracking, and market analysis to enhance decision-making.
- Supported commercial decision-making through analysis of contract positions, market conditions, pricing information, and physical grain movements.
- Communicated with producers, elevators, customers, Operations, Accounting, and merchandising teams to verify contract details, pricing information, and delivery schedules.
- Reconciled contracts, settlements, inventory positions, and operational records in partnership with Operations and Accounting.
- Investigated discrepancies between commercial contracts, operational documentation, settlements, and financial records and coordinated resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborated with Operations to establish improved documentation and data standards for scale tickets, grade factors, moisture adjustments, and settlement information, leading to fewer disputed settlements.
- Coordinated logistics across truck, rail, and export channels to optimize grain movement, improve execution, and reduce costs.
- Facilitated process improvements that enhanced documentation accuracy and coordination between commercial and operational teams.
Sr. National Account Coordinator
FERRELLGAS
Overland Park, USA
06.2014 - 02.2018
- Developed and supported pricing strategies for national and government accounts using market benchmarks and financial analysis.
- Managed a portfolio exceeding $1M in revenue and volume, monitoring profitability and commercial performance.
- Conducted financial and profitability analysis using SQL databases to evaluate customer and account-level performance.
- Led multiple concurrent projects involving Finance, Operations, Sales, and other cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring timely execution.
- Oversaw customer onboarding and implementation while coordinating data, logistics, scheduling, and operational requirements to ensure seamless integration.
- Investigated customer and account issues, analyzed supporting data, and coordinated corrective actions to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate execution.
- Prepared bid proposals and pricing analyses that enhanced profitability models for prospective business customers.
Property Field Claims Adjuster
FARMERS INSURANCE
Olathe, USA
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Conducted property inspections and analyzed damage to determine accurate replacement costs and claim values.
- Prepared detailed estimates using industry-standard tools and contractor data.
- Interpreted policy requirements and applied established guidelines to determine claim eligibility and compliance.
- Coordinated communication among customers, agents, vendors, and internal teams to effectively resolve complex issues and ensure precise execution.
- Maintained documentation and investigated discrepancies to support informed claim decisions.
Service Advocate II
FARMERS INSURANCE
Olathe, USA
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Resolved customer inquiries related to policies, accounts, documentation, and financial information, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Investigated issues, collaborating with internal teams to identify root causes and rectify discrepancies, improving resolution times.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and compliance with established procedures, ensuring regulatory adherence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence, KS12-2010
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Pricing & Profitability Analysis
- P&L Analysis
- Market Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Forecasting & Financial Modeling
- Financial Reporting Tools
- Data Management
- Advanced Excel
- SQL & Database Analysis
- Financial Controls & Compliance
- Data Reconciliation & Audit Support
- Master Data & Contract Data
- Process Improvement and Automation
- Performance Metrics
- Cross-Functional Project Leadership
- Remote Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Supplier Management
- Procurement Management
- Project Coordination
- Document Management
- Operational Efficiency
- Claims Analysis
- Data reconciliation
- Pricing Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Senior Leadership Reporting
- Foreign Exchange Analysis
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Sr. Financial Analyst
ARDENT MILLS
11.2022 - Current
Merchandising Assistant II
THE ANDERSONS
02.2018 - 11.2022
Sr. National Account Coordinator
FERRELLGAS
06.2014 - 02.2018
Property Field Claims Adjuster
FARMERS INSURANCE
04.2011 - 06.2014
Service Advocate II
FARMERS INSURANCE
12.2010 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS