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Ryan Petersen
Financial Analyst
Clinton,UT
Summary
Highly motivated and Hardworking Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, schedule analysis, and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Cost/Schedule Analyst
Lockheed Martin
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Used cost and schedule analysis to measure program performance trends and forecast delivery
- Updated management and clients on progress of production
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variances
- Discussed status and labor reports with Project leads
- Provided Management with a monthly forecast review as well as a new forecast for the life of the project
- Managed program charge codes
- Monitored KPIs to identify cause of unexpected variances
Senior Accounting Specialist
L3 Harris
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations
- Responsible for Accounts Payable Account Reconciliations
- Prepared Quarterly Reserves for Accounts Payable
- Prepared and Posted any necessary Journal Entries
- Researched and Fix differences between G/L and other Accounting Software
- Recorded daily cash receipts in SAP
Program Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield, Utah
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Reviewed weekly and monthly budget performance reports, ensuring departments and agencies operated within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies
- Developed spreadsheet models for diverse projects and analysis.
- Helped stakeholders make good choices by presenting information on general trends
- Improved financial status by analyzing results, monitoring variances and recommending actions to management
- Helped prepare monthly, annual, and 5-year forecast and charts for management presentations
- Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings
- Prepared and reviewed weekly cost reports
- Assisted in finding and explaining monthly budget variance explanations
- Priced proposals for future projects and prepare PowerPoints for upper management presentation
- Managed charge codes for programs
- Prepared Adhoc reports for management as needed
Financial Planning Analyst
Northrop Grumman
Clearfield, UT
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports by collecting, formatting and analyzing key data points
- Monitored KPI to identify cause of unexpected variances
- Prepared monthly P&L statements to assess current and projected financial performance
- Prepared financial reports by collecting, formatting, analyzing and explaining information
- Developed near- and long-term P&L and cash flow forecasts
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual closing and audit processes, preparation of monthly P&L reporting packages and leading budget vs. actual reviews with department heads
- Kept up-to-date and accurate funding accounts for internal departments, key programs and special projects
- Prepare Ad-hoc reports for local management and corporate finance and accounting
Financial Analyst/Accountant
Molina Healthcare of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Analyzed monthly expense for all departments
- Prepared and reviewed admin expense analytics
- Assisted with annual admin budget preparation
- Preparation of monthly financial and operational metric PowerPoint presentations
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared purchase orders for facilities and monitored budget, forecast, and expenses
Staff Auditor
Sadler Gibb and Associates
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted with PCAOB and private company audits
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits
- Assisted in analyzing audit findings
- Assisted with internal control testing
Internal Audit Intern
Deseret Management Corporation
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted with internal audit projects
- Assisted with revenue testing
- Assisted with internal control testing
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
Weber State University
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Brigham Young University
01.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Financial Analytics
Microsoft Office
Pivot table, Vlookup, basic Macros, index match, VBA, and other formulas in Excel
Accounting
Problem Solving
ERP software
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Ease with Technology
Attention to Detail
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Additional Information
- Security Clearance 7/2020-7/2030
Software
SAP
Costpoint
Cobra
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cost/Schedule Analyst
Lockheed Martin
03.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Accounting Specialist
L3 Harris
09.2021 - 12.2021
Program Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman
09.2019 - 09.2021
Financial Planning Analyst
Northrop Grumman
12.2017 - 09.2019
Financial Analyst/Accountant
Molina Healthcare of Utah
06.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Auditor
Sadler Gibb and Associates
07.2015 - 01.2016
Internal Audit Intern
Deseret Management Corporation
03.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Accounting
Weber State University
01.2015 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Brigham Young University
01.2010 - 05.2014