Parker Bennett
Covina,CA
Summary
Results driven finance professional with 12 years of experience in operational planning and analysis. Excel in leading cross-functional teams toward strategic initiatives and progressive outcomes. Passionate about team development and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analysis, Advisor
Southern California Edison
Rosemead, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Operations facing finance advisor for approximately half of SCE's core Transmission and Substation capital investments
- Lead a cross functional team of stakeholders in budget and forecast financial planning while expanding assumptions and accuracy meeting financial and regulatory goals
- Influence positive financial outcomes in operational decision making by developing strong partnerships across the organization
Financial Analysis, Sr. Specialist
Southern California Edison
Rosemead, CA
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Led partnership for Real Properties division's 30 million dollar budget, advancing to Major Capital Projects division's 1.2 billion dollar budget.
- Advised partners and finance leaders on budget preparation and forecast updates, achieving performance with less than 2% variance.
- Mentored junior specialists, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth within the team.
Senior Financial Analyst
FragilePAK
Oakland, CA
03.2017 - 05.2023
- Analyzed operational financial data and presented weekly insights to support profitability goals, enhancing decision-making processes leading to rapid volume and margin growth
- Pioneered finance analytics team leading and developing a direct report towards achieving task automation and dashboard reporting
- Played a key role in partnering with CCO and sales teams by formulating and negotiating pricing of major retailer RFPs worth over $120 million in annual revenue and increasing daily sales units from 20 to over 2,000
Financial Analyst
All Weather Insulated Panels
Vacaville, CA
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Executed accounting close functions and journal entries
- Preformed analysis on plant utilization for freight optimization
Accountant
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
Oakland, CA
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed receivables by auditing sales and reconciling physical inventory
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Business Administration – Finance
San Jose State University
San Jose05-2015
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Data-driven decision making
- Analytical techniques
- Business technology systems
- Presentation and negotiation
- Strategic Thinking
Timeline
Financial Analysis, Advisor
Southern California Edison
06.2025 - Current
Financial Analysis, Sr. Specialist
Southern California Edison
05.2023 - 06.2025
Senior Financial Analyst
FragilePAK
03.2017 - 05.2023
Financial Analyst
All Weather Insulated Panels
08.2016 - 03.2017
Accountant
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
12.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelors of Science Degree - Business Administration – Finance
San Jose State University