Matthew Dowd
Sarasota,Florida
Summary
Financial Analyst with extensive experience at Harmony Outdoor Brands, specializing in financial reporting and cost analysis. Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical skills to inform strategic decisions and improve budget efficiency. Consistently recognized for providing actionable insights that enhance resource allocation and support financial objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Harmony Outdoor Brands
Sarasota, Florida
03.2019 - Current
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive financial reporting systems to support organizational needs.
- Contributed significantly to budget preparation, enhancing financial planning and resource allocation.
- Conducted detailed cost impact analyses to identify optimization opportunities and cost-saving measures.
- Generated Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) reports, providing critical insights for strategic decisions.
- Delivered financial analysis to assist senior management in informed decision-making processes.
- Created standardized reports for company-wide use, including front-end data and customer-facing documents.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and finance teams to promote data-driven decision-making.
PEO Compliance Specialist, Temp.
TriNet
Bradenton, Florida
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Review incoming Tax Mail.
- PeopleSoft and Salesforce.
- Analyze and Prepare Client Dates.
- Organizing PEO information for other departments.
Pricing Specialist, Temp.
TriNet
Bradenton, Florida
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Organize data for pricing concession review.
- Internal Audit.
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Analyze data and Prepare recommendations.
- SOP and SOX.
Administration Assistant/ Receptionist Temp
Kennon Financial
Sarasota, Florida
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Answered incoming calls & Confirmed Appointments
- Entered new & existing client information.
- Social Media.
- Make Appointments
- Excel Spreadsheets
Head Sailing Instructor & Summer Camp instructor
Sarasota Youth Sailing
Sarasota, Florida
05.2008 - 08.2014
- Recognized as a quick learner and promoted to head coach.
- Worked directly with the director of the program to advance my management skills and learned to order supplies for the business.
- Lead training exercises to further build sailing careers.
- Performed various task to keep children busy.
- Taught children how to sail.
- Managed group activities.
- Recognized as a hard worker and quick learner.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) - Finance
University of South Florida
12.2017
Skills
- Analytical Excellence
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Financial reporting
- Cost analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Budget preparation
- Financial and operational reporting
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Quickbooks
- Financial analysis
- PowerBI
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
References
References provided upon request.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Harmony Outdoor Brands
03.2019 - Current
PEO Compliance Specialist, Temp.
TriNet
08.2018 - 12.2018
Pricing Specialist, Temp.
TriNet
05.2018 - 08.2018
Administration Assistant/ Receptionist Temp
Kennon Financial
02.2018 - 03.2018
Head Sailing Instructor & Summer Camp instructor
Sarasota Youth Sailing
05.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) - Finance
University of South Florida
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