HAIDER A BAIG
Chicago,IL
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Chicago Dept of Aviation
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Develop forecasting models to assess quarterly operational performance for O'Hare and Midway airports.
- Build strong coalitions with airlines and stakeholders.
- Evaluate monthly cargo operations, passenger volumes, and landing statistics to publicize for a media report.
- Administer finance interns by assigning and reviewing their tasks.
- Perform data integrity checks for invoice accuracy.
- Compile all airline and non-airline revenue reports for monthly reconciliation.
- Pivot large-scale data to assist in making strategic decisions to support the agency’s mission by identifying patterns and trends.
- Anticipate Human Resource tasks, including interviewing, hiring, and conducting work performance evaluations on Finance Interns.
Accounting & Finance Associate (Temp)
Morningstar
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Prepared SOX reporting cases populated through Salesforce
- Coordinated with global auditors and internal colleagues to assist in quarterly and year-end audit requests
- Monitored sales revenue pipeline to renew contract terms for revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
- Analyzed quarterly financial statements
- Performed as a liaison with shared services team through facilitating communication to resolve accounting discrepancies
Finance Associate
La Casa Norte
Chicago, IL
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Performed accounts reconciliation monthly.
- Designed a strategic plan with the leadership team through team collaboration to end the homelessness crisis in underserved communities.
- Maintained the agency's chart of accounts.
- Oversee public programs, services, and resources to meet the needs of the community for economic sustainability.
Finance Intern
La Casa Norte
Chicago, IL
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Executed documents, records, and payment vouchers.
- Verified and processed accounts payable entries into the accounting system daily.
- Developed a positive relationship with vendors, funding agencies, and stakeholders.
Education
Master’s - Public Administration, Public Management
DePaul University
03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business, Accountancy
DePaul University
03.2019
Skills
- Microsoft excel
- Analytical
- Administrative
- Creativity
- Project execution
- Team leadership
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Financial analysis
- Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Work ethic
- Mentoring
- GAAP compliance
- Strategic planning
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Chicago Dept of Aviation
01.2021 - Current
Accounting & Finance Associate (Temp)
Morningstar
02.2020 - 12.2020
Finance Associate
La Casa Norte
06.2018 - 02.2020
Finance Intern
La Casa Norte
02.2018 - 06.2018
Master’s - Public Administration, Public Management
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Business, Accountancy
DePaul University
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