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Paul Cerrone Jr

Douglas,ME

Summary

Enterprising Financial Analyst with proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, financial modeling and forecasting. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Financial Analyst

Helen of Troy
Marlborough, MA
11.2018 - 01.2023
  • Performed P&L modeling to determine the feasibility and growth trajectory of the business for forecast, annual budget and long range strategic planning
  • Provided Gross Margin analysis to evaluate and forecast trends in manufacturing and supply chain workstreams
  • Ran Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models to evaluate and provide financial guidance on new product development and innovation
  • Partner with Accounting and Commercial teams to advance analytics surrounding customer trade investments to support efficient and effective spending resulting in $1.5M annual savings
  • Partner and supported US Commercial teams and to manage close deliverables, timelines, process and reporting
  • Managed licensing agreements for monthly royalty accrual, and quarterly / annual reporting requirements
  • Collaborated with Marketing teams to develop robust analysis regarding categories, marketing investments, ROI, and product pricing for retail customer
  • Mentored Marketing teams on owning and understanding their category P&L's
  • Developed and maintained full P&L reporting for Direct-to-Consumer web sales
  • Continuously improved upon and automated existing reporting which resulted in several hours of time saved every month
  • Developed and maintained full P&L reporting for Direct-to-Consumer web sales
  • Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction and increased productivity.
  • Delivered financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders to improve strategic planning.
  • Used Oracle BI to create reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.

Sr. Financial Analyst

CVS Health
Cumberland, RI
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Performed variance to budget analysis and reports to senior management for monthly and quarterly reporting
  • Analyzed and review Store P&L for accuracy prior to deliver to Retail Field Management and 9,600 stores
  • Collaborated with business partners on quarterly Corporate Retail forecast changes to ensure the Store P&L performance vs budget aligns to forecast
  • Supported the Retail Field organization by researching and answering P&L questions while making recommendations for improvements
  • Collaborated across departments to drive improvements to the Store P&L process
  • Produced timely and accurate reporting, with continued focus on improvements and efficiencies
  • Work closely with team members to ensure financial reporting standards
  • Effectively communicate results, findings and key insights
  • Assist in various department projects in support of team goals

Financial Analyst

Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
Boston, MA
06.2013 - 02.2016
  • Planning, preparation and reporting of the annual consolidated budget for the North American Corporate totaling $60M
  • Created and reported monthly rolling forecasts for senior management
  • Provided analysis and reports to internal stakeholders in a timely, accurate manner
  • Manage cash flow forecasts for North America Corporate
  • Provide accruals to accounting by evaluating actuals and talking with senior management
  • Ensured company adhered to budgetary guidelines approved by senior management
  • Provided benchmarking data to assist management with strategic decisions
  • Analyzed cost of executive vehicles owned and lease and maintain a database of all company vehicles
  • Perform ad hoc analysis as required

Staff Accountant

Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
Boston, MA
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Processed lease and royalty payments to land owners on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Maintained integrity of the GL by monitoring all monthly activity
  • Monitored cash flow of entities through waterfalls, withdrawal certificates, and Bank Reconciliations
  • Resolved invoice and vendor issues in a timely and professional manner
  • Wrote withdrawal notice and withdrawal certificate for vendor payment that required approval through the US Department of Energy to be processed by for payment to vendors by HSBC Corporate Trust Loan Agency
  • Prepared various fixed asset schedule for 35 entities for year-end audit under US GAAP and IFRS reporting
  • Provided invoices to necessary internal stakeholders for approval and received on purchase order
  • Entered invoices into IFS and processed invoices for a check run twice a month totaling $5 million in payments per month
  • Opened and sorted daily mail for twenty entities as well as monitored invoices that are received via email through five email accounts
  • Ran various reports for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end filing
  • Provided support as needed for internal and external audit requests, in compliance with SOX Controls
  • Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes

Control Accounting Specialist

Bank New York Mellon
Marlborough, MA
04.2012 - 06.2012
  • Provided daily fund share activity to Fund Accounting agents as well as custody movement instructions to custodial banks
  • Prepared and distributed incoming and outgoing wire reports to custodial banks
  • Performed daily reconciliation of Demand Deposit Activity (DDA)
  • Researched and resolve all DDA and share reconciliation items

Store Team Lead

Walgreens
Marlborough, MA
10.2007 - 04.2012
  • Responsible for opening and closing the store without management present
  • Served as a non-management key holder
  • Performed all required system start-ups, all necessary cash handling, to ensure the store was ready for business
  • Maintained store inventory levels
  • Reduced costs by keeping inventory levels low as well as accurate, while keeping enough inventory in stock to support customer demand
  • Increased store profit through ensuring the accuracy of product pricing
  • Provided customers with courteous and efficient service and ensured that every customer had a positive experience
  • Responsible for warehouse and vender ordering and receiving
  • Reviewed warehouse orders to maintain appropriate inventory levels
  • Worked with vendors to maintain displays and inventory levels

Education

Masters of Science - Accounting

Clark University
Worcester, MA
2018

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Western New England University
Springfield, MA
2010

Skills

  • Hyperion Essbase, Oracle BI, Microsoft Office, Access, Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, macros)
  • Full P&L Financial Reporting & Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Month-end close, Variance Analysis,
  • DCF Modeling, ROI, Business Modeling, Profitability Analysis
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Modeling
  • Preparing Models
  • KPI Monitoring
  • Growth Projections
  • Flexible Team Player

Timeline

Sr. Financial Analyst

Helen of Troy
11.2018 - 01.2023

Sr. Financial Analyst

CVS Health
02.2016 - 11.2018

Financial Analyst

Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
06.2013 - 02.2016

Staff Accountant

Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
09.2012 - 06.2013

Control Accounting Specialist

Bank New York Mellon
04.2012 - 06.2012

Store Team Lead

Walgreens
10.2007 - 04.2012

Masters of Science - Accounting

Clark University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Western New England University

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