Jessica Brownlow
Summary
Financial operations and reporting professional with strong experience in budget analysis, financial forecasting, and performance reporting. Skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable insights through advanced Excel modeling and Power BI dashboards. Proven track record of supporting leadership decision-making, improving financial processes, and ensuring accuracy across budgeting, invoicing, and vendor spend. Seeking to transition into a Financial Analyst or FP&A role where analytical and financial planning expertise can drive business performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Specialist III – Financial Operations & Reporting
Entergy
05.2025 - Current
- Analyze financial and operational data to support leadership reporting, budget oversight, and informed business decision-making across regional operations
- Perform budget forecasting, variance analysis, and trend monitoring to identify cost drivers and spending patterns
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to track budget and finances
- Monitor purchase orders, invoices, and payment statuses to ensure accurate financial records and timely expense recognition
- Research and resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Support contract and vendor financial performance tracking through detailed spend analysis and reporting
- Manage high-volume procurement activity (100+ active POs monthly) ensuring compliance with financial controls
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and reduce payment delays
Education Administrator
University of Mississippi Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed program budgets, expense tracking, and financial reporting across multiple academic initiatives
- Conducted budget-to-actual variance reviews and supported leadership with financial status updates
- Monitored outstanding invoices and coordinated with vendors and finance teams to resolve billing issues
- Reconciled financial documentation to ensure compliance with institutional policies and audit standards
- Improved documentation and tracking workflows for 1,000+ records, increasing financial reporting efficiency
- Supported financial logistics for conferences and events, including budgeting and expense reconciliation
Program Administrator
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Supported budget tracking, financial reporting, and account reconciliation processes
- Maintained centralized financial and contract records to improve reporting accuracy and audit readiness
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve payment and documentation discrepancies
- Assisted with compliance and accreditation reporting requiring detailed financial and operational data
Lead Middle School Math Teacher
Bolton Edwards Elementary Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and improve instructional outcomes
- Managed classroom resource budgets and instructional material planning
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Mississippi College
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Mississippi College
Education Specialist - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Budget Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Expense Tracking & Cost Control
- Forecast Modeling
- Data Visualization
- Account Reconciliation
- Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Tools: Excel (Advanced), Power BI, SQL (basic), Workday, Maximo, SharePoint, Microsoft 365
- Spreadsheet creation
Certification
- AIGPE Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt — 2025 Credential ID: 98981646489677
- PMI – Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Credential ID: 4284674
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Corporate Finance Foundations — CFI
- Financial Accounting Foundations — NASBA Sponsored
TECHNICAL TOOLS
- Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI
- SQL
- Workday
- Maximo
- SharePoint
- Tableau
- Concur
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Administrative Specialist III – Financial Operations & Reporting
Entergy
05.2025 - Current
Education Administrator
University of Mississippi Medical Center
11.2023 - 05.2025
Program Administrator
University of Mississippi Medical Center
06.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Middle School Math Teacher
Bolton Edwards Elementary Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Mississippi College
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Mississippi College
Education Specialist - Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty University