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KENIS PEREZ

Miami

Summary

Strategic and detail-oriented finance professional with extensive experience in financial analysis, data validation, and business strategy implementation. Complemented by expertise in leveraging advanced information technology systems, has a proven track record of driving results and delivering precise insights that drive business success. With a strong focus on managing large-scale budgets, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency, skilled in KPI development, forecasting, P&L management, and cost control. Excels at solving complex financial and operational challenges through data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration. Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Senior Global IT Financial Analyst

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage global IT and maritime information systems financial forecasts, overseeing a $100M+ annual plan to drive financial strategy and operational efficiency.
  • Lead the annual planning process, coordinating schedules, instructions, and strategic guidance across IT Leaders, Operations, and Corporate IT Finance teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.
  • Control CAPEX expenditure through rigorous financial oversight and compliance with corporate review processes.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of detailed financial forecasts for non-NB Capital, aligning with the AOP and Strategic Plan, resulting in consistently accurate P&L reporting and informed decision-making by senior management.
  • Perform in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis and management dashboards, related to Global IT and Global Maritime Info System annual plan and forecasts.
  • Drive process standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and operational agility across IT Finance functions.
  • Project lead for forecasting Global Corp IT initiatives, leveraging Apptio Planning to unify technology financial data in a collaborative workspace.
  • Build and refine financial models for reviews, cost-benefit analyses, and key operational performance metrics, driving informed decision-making.
  • Optimize global connectivity planning by preparing and analyzing monthly financial allocations, conducting coding reviews, and ensuring accurate processing of satellite (VSAT) invoices.
  • Facilitate smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
  • Lead efforts of a financial analyst supporting Global Network WAN annual planning, quarterly financial reporting, and capital expenditure tracking. Ensure alignment with IT and operational objectives to support project management and deliver strategic financial insights to brand leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Develop OPEX reporting for IT and Global Maritime Information System using Power Query and Excel, enhancing cost visibility and financial analysis.
  • Migrate Global IT Allocations across brands from spreadsheets to IBM Apptio Planning, enhancing financial data accuracy, streamlining variance analysis, and improving collaboration in technology financial planning.
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Supervisor

SEABOARD MARINE
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Produced monthly and quarterly financial reports, including segmented income statements, P&L trend analysis, and historical balance sheet data.
  • Led month-end close processes, including financial statement preparation, flux analysis, Net Income Roll-forward, and quarterly MD&A documentation for corporate review.
  • Delivered ad hoc reports and financial projections using BI tools (Data Access Studio, Cognos BI, JDE Edwards), identifying market trends to inform strategic decisions.
  • Facilitate the training of staff in SAP ERP, JD Edwards, Power BI, and Alteryx.
  • Directed a team of two analysts to implement standardized financial models, improving forecasting accuracy by 97% through process optimization and cross-functional collaboration.

Senior Financial Analyst, U.S. Hispanic and International Distribution

NBC UNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISE
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Managed production budgets and third-party contracts, optimizing financial efficiency, compliance and cost control.
  • Oversaw financial planning across estimates, budgets and long-rang plans (LRP) for scripted operations.
  • Conducted financial reporting and analysis utilizing SAP, BW, SNAP (AP Tool), and Concur (T&E, P-cards) to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Developed reports with key metrics to track budget performance and P&L, proactively monitoring financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Reviewed compensation & benefits (C&B) and headcount changes for Studios, ensuring financial prudence and alignment with workforce planning objectives.
  • Ensured compliance with union agreement, payroll administration, and residual payout calculations.
  • Supported special projects, including process improvements, system reconciliation, and data integrity efforts, utilizing SAP, Vista 5, and P2P Cloud tools.
  • Enhanced productivity by 25% through organizational redesign, operational bottleneck analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with a 35-member team.
  • Automated the Operations and Technology (O&T) allocation process for greater efficiency.
  • Integrated Agile (Fleet) and FUEL E2 reports with Acciontv, a cloud-based production software, to enhance data integration and accessibility via Power BI.
  • Developed a Power BI dashboard to track costs and resources against projections, streamlining project automation and ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Honored with the 'Going the Extra Mile' (GEM) Award for exceptional initiative and impact on business outcomes.

Senior Sales Analyst, International Distribution, Latin America, Caribbean, and U.S. Hispanic

SONY PICTURES TELEVISION
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Developed and maintained annual forecasts for Free TV, Basic Cable, VOD, SVOD, and Pay TV deals, ensuring timely updates to $10M TV content programming and coordinating with Finance to meet contractual payment deadlines.
  • Researched sales history of Sony-licensed products in LATAM and Caribbean markets, analyzed trends, and created availability lists for Feature Films and U.S. Series.
  • Oversaw contractual obligations and amendments for distribution deals across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Designed promotional plans, forecasts, and post-performance analyses to identify monetization opportunities and optimize content distribution.
  • Delivered strategic recommendations on product placement, volume deals, pricing strategies, and sales forecasts for Library and Premium Feature Films.
  • Maximized revenue for active Volume Deals through proactive tracking of title performance and product windowing and slot utilization.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2025

FP&A Professional Certificate -

FIU Executive Education
Miami, FL
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology, Project Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.2022

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2017

Skills

  • Business Analysis Leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Financial planning & Analysis
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Financial Modeling & Forecasting
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Process Improvement
  • SQL
  • Alteryx
  • Power BI
  • Apptio
  • ERP System (SAP, JD Edwards, and PeopleSoft)
  • Essbase
  • Hyperion Reporting
  • Oracle EPM
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Variance analysis
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Data analysis

Professional Development

  • Managing People with Power Skills (edX)
  • (PMP) Prep Training (edX)
  • SparkED Education (Alteryx)
  • Data Visualization for Data Analysis and Analytics (LinkedIn)
  • Data Visualization with Advanced Excel (Coursera)
  • Elevate Excel Training: Advanced Formulas, Power Pivot, Automation
  • JD Edwards Menu Customization for Accounting & Purchasing

Earlier Career

  • Senior Financial Analyst, College of Architecture and The Arts, Florida International University, Miami, FL
  • Financial Analyst, Industry Distribution Financial Services, International Air Transport Association, Miami, FL
  • Accounting Specialist V, College of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Staff Accountant, Fixed Assets, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Miami, FL
  • Junior Accountant, AXN Latin America, Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, Miami Beach, FL

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, SQL, DAS8 (ReportsNow), Interactive Reporting Power Pivots, Procurement (P2P), Business Objects, Entertainment Partners Vista 5, IBM Cognos, Alteryx, Movie Magic Film and Production Budgeting, Apptio, Minitab, SAP, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Essbase, Hyperion Reporting, Microsoft Windows, Linux/UNIX (Bash Shell and Scripts), IBM AS400 (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards 5.2-7.3, JDE E1, and AS400)

Activities

Participant and Member, Association for Information System (AIS) of Florida International University (FIU)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lead Senior Global IT Financial Analyst

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
06.2023 - Current

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Supervisor

SEABOARD MARINE
12.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Financial Analyst, U.S. Hispanic and International Distribution

NBC UNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISE
01.2019 - 12.2021

Senior Sales Analyst, International Distribution, Latin America, Caribbean, and U.S. Hispanic

SONY PICTURES TELEVISION
01.2012 - 12.2018

FP&A Professional Certificate -

FIU Executive Education

Bachelor of Arts - Information Technology, Project Management

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Science - Engineering Management

Florida International University

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