Eugene Halim
Irvine,CA
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Independent Contractor
Orange County, CA
06.2020 - Current
- Achieved accurate annual marketing budget forecasts, enhancing financial planning. Improved budget management by consistently updating and analyzing actual versus projected expenses.
- Reviewed and interpreted monthly variances to inform strategic forecasting decisions.
- Assessed discrepancies between actual financial outcomes and budgeted projections to inform future financial planning.
- Coordinated tasks related to month-end close, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial statements.
- Analyzed daily sales data using SQL, resulting in improved accuracy and depth of reporting insights.
- Reviewed performance metrics on revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures to uncover areas for strategic development.
- Monitored and interpreted performance indicators, highlighting trends and investigating underlying causes of discrepancies.
- Conducted detailed calculations to determine weekly and monthly bonus distributions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
FP&A Analyst
Awano Food Group PTE LTD
Tustin, CA
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw operations, financial and accounting area of the US office.
- Prepared, updated and oversaw Cash Flow, resulting in accurate cash standing.
- Performed key duties for monthly accounting close and reconciliations, preparing financial statements.
- Reviewed and analyzed, monthly and weekly sales forecasting to provide current and accurate end of year results, leading to meeting financial goals and staying within budget.
Senior Financial Analyst
Palace Entertainment, Inc.
Newport Beach, CA
05.2008 - 12.2017
- Achieved streamlined financial operations across 40 theme parks, water parks, animal parks, and family entertainment centers nationwide. Delivered insightful P&L analysis and established effective monthly and weekly EBITDA forecasting processes.
- Facilitated comprehensive budgeting process, ensuring precise financial planning and punctual submission of budget reports.
- Conducted interest accrual calculations during monthly accounting close and reconciliations, contributing to reliable loan payment assessments.
- Assessed monthly and weekly forecasting metrics to deliver precise year-end outcomes aligned with financial objectives.
Financial Analyst, Wholesale Business Unit
St. John's Knits, Inc.
Irvine, CA
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Delivered comprehensive analysis of wholesale business unit outcomes through evaluation of sales costs and general and administrative expenses. Produced timely month-end financial reports, highlighting flash and actual results for wholesale business unit.
- Analyzed operational and advertising cost data alongside cross-functional teams to create accurate budget forecasts, achieving annual budget targets.
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of financial effects stemming from proposed sales incentives and promotional advertising initiatives.
Financial Analyst
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Fullerton, CA
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Delivered daily sales and gross margin reports that provided valuable insights for decision-making. Achieved enhanced financial accuracy and reporting efficiency through meticulous preparation of accruals for month-end reconciliations.
- Managed quarterly incentive payout analysis and processing, resulting in precise disbursements and improved customer satisfaction.
- Conducted comprehensive market trend analysis and developed financial assessments for new product initiatives, ensuring coherence with sales goals.
Financial Analyst
Black & Decker HHI
Lake Forest, CA
12.2003 - 05.2006
- Achieved timely month-end accounting closure through thorough review of SG&A and journal entries. Enhanced financial insights by directing P&L analysis and reporting. Optimized data management by effectively managing the Cognos database.
- Executed monthly comparative analyses by systematically compiling expenses across various cost centers.
- Evaluated sales costs and unit reporting in partnership with marketing to ensure precise tracking of products and accurate assessment of production expenses.
- Analyzed vendor sales and manufacturing costs in partnership with management, designing analytical tools that facilitate efficient cost and profitability assessments.
- Analyzed and applied numerous initiatives, including fleet vehicle policy, resulting in substantial financial savings.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CABachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California State University
Fullerton, CASkills
- Variance analysis
- Profit & Loss analysis
- Process streamlining
- Account reconciliation
- Financial statements expertise
- Expense reduction
- Financial statement analysis
- KPI monitoring
- Forecasting techniques
- Flexible team player
- Data collection & research
- Documentation skills
- Budget support
Accomplishments
- Updating weekly and monthly forecasting, Planning & Analysis, updating and maintaining financial models for current and future operations.
- Responsible for the overall annual top down budgeting process.
- Reviewed and analyzed, monthly and weekly forecasting to provide current and accurate end of year goals, resulting in meeting financial goals.
- Managed finance operations, and constructed various financial reporting tools, including budget and forecasting templates, for over 40 parks at Palace Entertainment resulting in meeting budgetary and attendance goals.
- Trained and mentored cross-functional teams, such park leadership, which resulted in consistency, accurate and timely reporting.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly KPI providing management with updated financial data.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Computer Skills:
- Oracle Netsuite, SQL; Microsoft Office 365; MAS500; COGNOS; Essbase; Hyperion; Movex; JD Edwards; Crystal Reports; QuickBooks.
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Independent Contractor
06.2020 - Current
FP&A Analyst
Awano Food Group PTE LTD
09.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Financial Analyst
Palace Entertainment, Inc.
05.2008 - 12.2017
Financial Analyst, Wholesale Business Unit
St. John's Knits, Inc.
01.2007 - 04.2008
Financial Analyst
Yokohama Tire Corporation
06.2006 - 12.2006
Financial Analyst
Black & Decker HHI
12.2003 - 05.2006
MBA - Business Administration
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
California State University