MARQUES D. LOWE
Miami,FL
Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented finance professional with over six years of experience driving financial strategy, analysis, and reporting. Played a key role in supporting the company and department through bankruptcy and organizational turnover, demonstrating loyalty, resilience, and commitment. Advanced from a senior financial analyst role to work closely with executive leadership, effectively managing strategic initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and risk assessment—functioning at a director-level capacity. Adept at guiding teams, collaborating cross-functionally, and using analytical insights to optimize operations, support executive decision-making, and identify growth opportunities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Cano Health
Miami, FL
09.2022 - Current
- Directed annual and quarterly forecasting, utilizing benchmarking to develop models that aligned with key objectives, and enhanced company decision-making.
- Played a pivotal role in guiding the organization through bankruptcy and restructuring by independently sustaining FP&A operations during major downsizing, ensuring financial continuity, and data integrity through the transition.
- Stepped into a leadership void amid multiple executive turnovers; partnered directly with the CFO on strategic planning, cash flow forecasting, and post-emergence budgeting — demonstrating initiative, executive-level communication, and strategic financial acumen.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal departments to align and validate data inputs.
- Managed competing priorities in a dynamic environment, consistently delivering high-quality financial outputs on time, and aligned with evolving business objectives.
- Analyzed complex financial data to deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations that informed decision-making for both executive leadership and cross-functional department heads.
- Designed and delivered executive-ready financial reports and presentations that translated complex FP&A analyses into actionable insights, guiding strategic planning and performance management across departments and senior leadership.
- Mentored and trained analysts on corporate objectives and best practices, enhancing team capability, engagement, and retention.
Financial Analyst
The Cellar
Buffalo, NY
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Reviewed, analyzed, and summarized product data trends to maximize sales margins
- Analyzed sales exchanges and financial performance data and trends using financial data modeling
- Designed and created weekly and monthly comprehensive spending reports,abstracts,and charts to present data and guide investment strategies,and performed ad-hoc analysis and reporting
- Developed detailed spreadsheets using Excel, Access, and proprietary finance systems to identify trends and develop forecasts
- Conducted business-specific research on behalf of the company,and made recommendations that were adopted by a magnitude of clients
- Recorded transactions and tracked assets in the business’s network
- Tracked daily sales and update inventory records using knowledgeable financial skills with Advanced Excel
- Translated business requirements into implementable solutions using best practices and processes.
Sales Manager/Financial Analyst Intern
The Cellar
Buffalo, NY
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Met with avg. 20+ clients weekly, identified and analyzed their goals, negotiated, and closed deals based on their objectives
- Presented sales, revenue, and expenses reports to management teams and business owners
- Created financial models, and contributed findings to management to support initiatives for internal customers
- Researched competition and developed strategies to stand out as a company against competitors
- Updated daily cash position through analysis, investigation, and reporting on key movements and trends in the stock market for select product
- Cultivated team efforts for beneficial improvements in customer service with a solution-oriented attitude for repeat business.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Dual-Degree Electrical Engineering
Morehouse College (Freshman Year)
Atlanta, GAHigh School Diploma -
The Park School of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY06.2018
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SQL - Basic)
- Expense & Revenue Analysis
- Analyzing Performance
- Research & Data Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Data Interpretation
- Report Preparation & Presentation
- Monitoring Expenditures
Affiliations
- Volunteer Mentor, Boys & Girls Club of America, YMCA, and Gloria J. Parks Community Center, 2018-22
- Volunteer Community Service, The Park School of Buffalo, Aug 2014-May 2022
- Volunteer Annual Food Drive Host, The Park School of Buffalo, Aug 2014-May 2022
Accomplishments
- Guided the company through bankruptcy, ensuring departmental stability and supporting turnaround strategies.
- Partnered with CFO and executives to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, improving decision-making speed.
- Assumed director-level responsibilities, mentoring team members and leading cross-functional initiatives during turnover.
- Promoted from Sales Manager Intern to Financial Analyst, in less than 12-months.
- Contributed to achieve over $2M in business profit, earning recognition from upper management and financial reward.
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Led the development of more than 2 new financial reporting methods to measure productivity and efficiency.
- New York Men’s Basketball State Champions, 2015
- New York Men’s Basketball Federation Champions, 2015
- Men’s Basketball Sports New York State Hall of Fame Induction, 2022
- 3x New York Men’s Basketball Monsignor Athletic Association Champions, 2015-2018
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Cano Health
09.2022 - Current
Financial Analyst
The Cellar
03.2019 - 09.2022
Sales Manager/Financial Analyst Intern
The Cellar
03.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Finance
University At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Dual-Degree Electrical Engineering
Morehouse College (Freshman Year)
High School Diploma -
The Park School of Buffalo