Kelly Graves
Springfield,Ohio
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with 9 years of extensive expertise in financial analysis and project leadership, adept at enhancing budget management and optimizing resource allocation. Demonstrates exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, leveraging data analysis tools like JIRA and Excel to drive strategic planning and decision-making. Passionate about fostering cross-functional collaboration and mentoring team members to achieve operational excellence and compliance management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST- PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE
SAIC- Federal Contractor
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize budget management.
- Enhanced financial forecasts to streamline project funding and support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate with teams to streamline reporting, enhancing accuracy and reducing turnaround time.
- Implement tools for real-time monitoring
- Trained junior analysts, resulting in a 20% increase in overall team efficiency and insight quality.
- Track capital investment business cases such as the performance and quality of operations, resources, project schedule and cost actual results and variance from planned, investment health status, and other factors or indicators
- Assist with the definition and reporting of actual results for investment specific operational metrics. In-depth financial analysis of complex budgeting data
- Identify and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), proactively proposing solutions for enhancement
- Showcase exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and composure under pressure. Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on available information
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
State Of Ohio - ODNR
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed budget analysis, achieving cost reductions and enhancing reporting accuracy
- Developed forecasting models, improving planning and decision-making
- Conducted variance analysis, optimizing resource allocation
- Streamlined financial processes with cross-functional teams
PROJECT COST ANALYST | PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
American Electric And Power
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Analyzed financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, contributing to approximately 10% improvement in budget management.
- Developed financial forecasts that enhanced project funding efficiency.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting, boosting accuracy and reducing turnaround times.
- Tracked capital investment performance, quality of operations, resource allocation, schedule adherence, and cost variances to enhance overall project oversight.
- Identified and monitored KPIs, proposing improvements that resulted in roughly 5-10% operational efficiency gains.
DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Central State University
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed donor data with improved accuracy, boosting fundraising operations efficiency by approximately 15%.
- Revamped data reporting processes to ensure accurate, accessible records for high-level reviews.
- Resolve data discrepancies, maintaining integrity and trust in donor information
- Support fundraising efforts, contributing to increased donor engagement and retention
- Maintained comprehensive reports on donor activity, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting informed decision-making
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors through personalized communication, fostering a community of support and commitment, Multi-Million-dollar gift Data analysis
- Serve as a member of the Advancement Leadership team working closely with the Vice President of Advancement, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement, and the Director of Major and Planned Giving
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A W/TEAM LEADER - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
State of Ohio
08.2016 - 03.2023
- Analyzed financial reports to generate accurate budget forecasts, facilitating data-driven decision making.
- Conducted comprehensive financial analyses that improved budget accuracy and informed mid-term forecasting.
- Executed financial processes adhering to regulatory standards, ensuring audit compliance and minimizing risk.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to optimize workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Served as liaison for contract escalations, facilitating timely resolutions and stakeholder communications.
- Guided variance analysis and cost control initiatives aligned with Earned Value Management practices to improve program financial oversight.
VARIOUS POSITIONS
State of Ohio
05.2010 - 08.2016
Education
BACHELOR - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: FINANCE MAJOR
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OHASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Eastern Gateway Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Financial Analysis & Cost Management: Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Compliance Management
- Government & Contract Administration: Government Contracts, FAR/DFARS, PMB, Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Analytical Tools & Reporting: Excel, PowerBI, Data Analysis, JIRA
- Collaboration & Process Improvement: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, KPI Monitoring
Timeline
SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST- PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE
SAIC- Federal Contractor
05.2024 - 04.2025
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
State Of Ohio - ODNR
03.2024 - 05.2024
PROJECT COST ANALYST | PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
American Electric And Power
07.2023 - 01.2024
DONOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Central State University
04.2022 - 05.2023
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, FP&A W/TEAM LEADER - PROJECT MANAGEMENT
State of Ohio
08.2016 - 03.2023
VARIOUS POSITIONS
State of Ohio
05.2010 - 08.2016
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Eastern Gateway Community College
BACHELOR - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: FINANCE MAJOR
Ohio University-Main Campus
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