KYLE COVINGTON
Mansfield
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented Financial Analyst with extensive experience in corporate finance, financial planning, and executive decision support. Proficient in leveraging advanced tools such as Excel, SAP, Oracle, and Essbase to build robust financial models, streamline reporting processes, and improve forecasting accuracy. Skilled in leading complex budgeting initiatives, analyzing key performance indicators, and optimizing capital allocation to drive profitability and long-term value. Known for bridging the gap between data and strategy, and for partnering with senior leadership to guide high-impact business decisions in dynamic, growth-focused environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Five Point Dental Specialists
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Tracked prices, yields and other trends to correctly interpret impacts on investment programs.
- Created financial strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce risk.
- Improved emergency resolution processes to save time.
Financial Analyst
Sodexo
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Overhauled client portfolios by 20%, navigating investments for robust financial growth.
- Provided strategic financial insights that supported a 15% revenue increase through pricing model optimization.
- Developed and implemented a dynamic forecasting model that improved budget accuracy by 25% year-over-year.
- Improved working capital by $1.5M through cash flow forecasting and inventory turnover analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement a zero-based budgeting process, improving cost visibility and accountability.
- Tracked KPIs and variance analysis for over 20 departments, helping leadership course-correct and meet quarterly targets.
Wrapper and Packer
Bell Helicopter
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Analyzed $2M of parts and loaded them into the SAP database.
- Reduced inventory discrepancies through careful cycle counting and proactive communication with inventory control teams.
- Maintained 100% accuracy by implementing a double-check system and enhancing labeling procedures.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2026
Bachelor's - Finance
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX01.2020
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Expert in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and SAP
- Client relations
- Inventory Auditing
- Management Systems
- Corporate Accounting
- ROI & NPV evaluation
- Accounting assistance
- Budget support
- Funds distribution
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Five Point Dental Specialists
08.2025 - Current
Financial Analyst
Sodexo
04.2022 - 08.2025
Wrapper and Packer
Bell Helicopter
03.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor's - Finance
University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Business Administration -
University of Texas at Arlington