Nolan Powell
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success and ensure strategic wins.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manager
The Siegfried Group
08.2022 - Current
- Client List: CoreWeave | HuFriedy | Gannett | Lincoln Financial Group | Rollins | Marcone
- Led the transition from static year-end forecasts to rolling 12-month models, improving forecast agility
- Developed a dynamic scenario planning framework (best/good/bad/worst) to enhance forecast accuracy in line with management's decision making
- Designed and implemented a budget visualization tool, enhancing Y-o-Y spend transparency and trend analysis
- Conducted KPI analysis on fleet acquisition, uncovering systemic overcharges and driving cost recovery initiatives in excess of $500k
- Performed budget vs actual analysis aimed at understanding differences and improving budget accuracy
- Standardized and automated reporting processes to reduce manual effort and improve scalability across acquisitions and new locations
Senior
Ernst and Young
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Promoted early to Senior in recognition of consistent high performance
- Performed investment analysis on client portfolio to ensure accuracy in valuation methodology
- Assisted audit planning and execution for clients across multiple industries, ensuring GAAP compliance and risk mitigation
- Developed new audit procedures to enhance team efficiency and align with evolving reporting standards
- Mentored and trained junior staff on audit methodologies and engagement best practices
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Accounting
University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)
06-2019
Skills
- Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Sheets
- Experience with Anaplan and Microsoft Business Dynamics
- Comfortable with data-visualization techniques
- Proficient in financial modeling and analysis
- Adaptable to new technologies
- Self-starter
- Effective communicator
- Improvement oriented
Timeline
Associate Manager
The Siegfried Group
08.2022 - Current
Senior
Ernst and Young
09.2019 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Accounting
University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB)
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