NANSI JOSEY
Cary,NC
Summary
Strategic and analytical professional recognized for a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, strategy formulation, and business planning. Leverages financial acumen and technical proficiency to drive operational excellence and optimize business outcomes. Exhibits a naturally curious mindset, excelling in creative thinking, critical analysis, and translating complex data into actionable strategies. Proven track record of executing initiatives that enhance performance and deliver impactful results. Demonstrates innate adaptability and intrinsic motivation, complemented by outstanding leadership and collaborative skills to guide teams toward exceeding their goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategy & Planning Manager, Workforce Experience & IT Business Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to execute strategic business initiatives and identify reporting and dashboard needs in various areas, including financial and workforce planning and related metrics, compliance, and training
- Collaboratively develops scope, anticipates and evaluates requirements, dictates dashboard implementation, and monitors quality and usage to boost operational efficiency and ensure organizational profitability
- Expanded team’s client-facing capabilities by optimizing data preparation, visual analysis, and reporting; selected and streamlined technology adoption, including Power BI, Tableau, Oracle BI, Business Objects, and Excel VBA
- Continuously sought opportunities to automate data mining and cleansing processes, synthesizing data from multiple databases to guide strategic planning, boost business intelligence, and poise the organization for growth
- Ensured the organization achieved quarterly financial objectives by generating and launching 30+ online Security and Trust Investment Insights Dashboards for senior leaders, enabling real-time finance data tracking of $165M of annualized spend
Business Operations Manager, Customer & Partner Experience Business Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Business Operations Manager, Security & Trust Business Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Key visionary for finance and operations reporting strategy to optimize workflow, enhance efficiency, ensure partner satisfaction, and increase profitability
- Oversaw monthly operational and financial reports and dashboards, totaling $45M - $50 annual spend with global third-party maintenance programs
- Expert in reporting applications and global collaborator driving consistency across all delivery theaters; exhaustively analyzed data to generate and report business trends, forecasts, performance, and customer satisfaction
- Saved $5.5M in annual costs by creating scenario models and analyzing outcomes of cost-saving strategies
- Reduced reporting cycle time from 20 to 4 business days by designing and developing high-impact reports, dashboards, and metrics using analytical techniques and business intelligence tools
- Spurred partnerships with account teams to retain high-profile customers and ensure high-value contract renewal, protecting revenue and minimizing escalation issues
- Redesigned business operations and aligned to current and anticipated business requirements, leading cross-functional initiatives, increasing data and reporting integrity
Senior Business Financial Analyst, Energy Delivery Carolinas
DUKE ENERGY, INC (PROGRESS ENERGY)
Raleigh, NC
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Analyzed finances and operations of a $400M business unit and utilized business intelligence strategies to generate consolidated reports of cost drivers and processes for senior management
- Liaised with cost driver and process owners to develop OPEX and CAPEX budgets, cost management reporting, operational analysis, projections, and strategic planning
- Evaluated root cause of variances and recommended course of action
- Led development of reporting tools, including requirements gathering, timeline development, and end-user training
- Partnered with internal clients to develop performance and operational metrics (KPIs) aligned with strategic objectives and measured outcomes
- Standardized data and simplified reporting process by leading a team to reduce reporting variables and report generation time by over 70%
- Implemented new process driver methodologies across the finance organization, lowering costs by $300K in the first year and increasing transparency and accountability
- Key contributor to risk mitigation and corrective maintenance Value Stream Analysis and Rapid Improvement Events (Six Sigma)
Senior Business Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Strategy
DUKE ENERGY, INC (PROGRESS ENERGY)
Raleigh, NC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Analyzed and reported finances and capital spending totaling $1B, while ensuring compliance
- Improved project evaluation, authorization process, and business case processes for capital projects over $1M; Oversaw development and maintenance of 10-year asset plans
- Prepared presentation materials for senior executives and the Board of Directors
- Streamlined capital project approval process by coordinating across project teams and sponsors to secure necessary levels of approval
- Created and implemented an automated reporting process, enabling rapid decision-making for executives and the Board
- Facilitated information-sharing across groups by utilizing post-project feedback process
Business Financial Analyst, Shared Services Company
DUKE ENERGY, INC (PROGRESS ENERGY)
Raleigh, NC
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Generated consolidated financial reports covering $90M across 16 administrative departments
- Analyzed and reported shared services' impact on operating companies
- Collaborated with shared services management, operations management, and business analysts to establish budget and strategic planning initiatives
- Prepared monthly cost management reports, variance explanations, projection updates, and journal entries
- Increased accuracy and transparency across departments and operating companies, streamlining communication and reporting processes
Strategic Pricing & Contract Analyst
GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park, NC
01.1997 - 01.2005
Commercial Operations Financial Business Analyst
Public Service Electric & Gas
Newark, NJ
01.1997 - 01.2005
Financial Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation
Somerset, NJ
01.1997 - 01.2005
Compensation Analyst
Vision Communications Group
Montclair, NJ
01.1997 - 01.2005
Education
MASTER’S DEGREE - Business Administration (Project Mgmt. Concentration)
Strayer University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration
North Carolina Wesleyan College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Accounting
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Data Mining & Analysis
- Report & Dashboard Development
- Metric Development/KPIs
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Executive Communication
- Strategic Vision & Planning
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Project Management
- Cost Management
- PowerBI
- Business Objects
- Advanced Excel
- Tableau
- Smartsheet
- Access
- Visio
- Oracle Financials
- Oracle BI
- ESSBASE
- SAP
- SQL
- VBA
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Strategy & Planning Manager, Workforce Experience & IT Business Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Business Operations Manager, Customer & Partner Experience Business Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Business Operations Manager, Security & Trust Business Operations
CISCO SYSTEMS, INC
01.2018 - 01.2020
Senior Business Financial Analyst, Energy Delivery Carolinas
DUKE ENERGY, INC (PROGRESS ENERGY)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Business Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Strategy
DUKE ENERGY, INC (PROGRESS ENERGY)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Business Financial Analyst, Shared Services Company
DUKE ENERGY, INC (PROGRESS ENERGY)
01.2005 - 01.2008
Strategic Pricing & Contract Analyst
GlaxoSmithKline
01.1997 - 01.2005
Commercial Operations Financial Business Analyst
Public Service Electric & Gas
01.1997 - 01.2005
Financial Analyst
Computer Sciences Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2005
Compensation Analyst
Vision Communications Group
01.1997 - 01.2005
MASTER’S DEGREE - Business Administration (Project Mgmt. Concentration)
Strayer University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Administration
North Carolina Wesleyan College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Accounting
North Carolina Wesleyan College
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