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Salman Jamal

Norcross,GA

Summary

Experienced Finance Director with 15 years of proven success in financial management, strategic planning, and team leadership. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to drive business growth and profitability. Seasoned Financial Management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight and compliance reporting. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting and all other aspects of successful financial operations. Talented team builder and supervisor with expertise to develop and maintain consistent, accurate, and legal accounting structures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Director

All About You Media, LLC
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide complete controller-level oversight, including financial planning & analysis, reporting, and forecasting
  • Developed financial models to evaluate strategic investments and initiatives, maximizing return on investment by 7% without increasing overhead costs
  • Implemented a comprehensive budgeting process, resulting in a 5% return increase due to improved financial projections and forecasting accuracy
  • Developed financial reporting requirements and delivered accurate financial information to stakeholders, improving decision-making and better future planning
  • Collaborated across the organization to identify and recommend cost-saving initiatives, resulting in a 4% decrease in operating expenses
  • Engineered a financial restructuring strategy that enhanced cash flow management, resulting in a 25% increase in operational capital and a 15% reduction in overhead costs within the first year of implementation.

Power BI Consultant

Clarendon Partners
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Engineered and deployed interactive Power BI dashboards for a Fortune 500 company, enhancing data visualization and reporting capabilities, which led to a 30% improvement in business decision-making efficiency
  • Engineered robust Power BI dashboards that synthesized data from multiple sources, achieving a 30% increase in reporting efficiency for vital organizational stakeholders
  • Engineered and deployed interactive Power BI dashboards for a Fortune 500 company, synthesizing data from multiple sources to provide real-time insights, leading to a 20% increase in operational efficiency across the organization.

Finance Consultant

Supporting Strategies
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Streamlined a multi-million dollar budgeting process for a Fortune 500 company, identifying inefficiencies and implementing new financial models that improved forecasting accuracy by 35%
  • Streamlined financial reporting processes for a Fortune 500 client by implementing a customized data analytics platform, leading to a 25% improvement in report generation efficiency and significantly enhanced decision-making capabilities
  • Engineered a comprehensive financial analysis model that identified inefficiencies and streamlined budgeting processes for clients, leading to an average cost savings of 15% across portfolios.

Finance Manager - Corporate FP&A

Ameris Bank
04.2018 - 05.2021
  • Managed the corporate financial planning and budgeting process for a financial institution with $20B in assets, including treasury, finance, accounting, and internal controls
  • Spearheaded the development of a consolidated financial forecasting model for 5+ product lines, enhancing the accuracy of revenue projections by 25% and informing strategic decision-making across the enterprise
  • Managed the financial planning and analysis for a $500M revenue portfolio, streamlining forecasting processes and implementing robust financial models that improved forecast accuracy by 15%
  • Engineered a streamlined budgeting process using advanced Excel models and TM1, which enhanced forecasting accuracy by 25% and shortened the budget cycle from four months to eight weeks.

Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Ameris Bank
Atlanta, GA
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Improved monthly forecast accuracy by 25% by developing and implementing a new econometric modeling approach using advanced Excel functions and macros, which enabled practical analysis of market trends and financial ratios across multiple business units
  • Drove a cross-departmental initiative to streamline the annual budgeting process, introducing automation and advanced data modeling that cut time expenditure by 30% while improving forecast accuracy by 15%
  • Drove the annual financial planning process, developing complex models that analyzed various business scenarios and guided strategic decisions, influencing a 15% increase in year-over-year operating profit.

Senior Engineering Operations Analyst

Comcast
Atlanta, GA
07.2014 - 04.2016
  • Enlisted as Senior Engineering Operations Analyst to support Engineering VP and 10 Regional Directors of 2nd largest region (Big South) for the leading consumer cable company
  • Directed $45M budgeting and forecasting for capital expenditures for key engineering projects and presented financial reports/KPIs for the regional engineering organizations
  • Designed and implemented an automated KPI tracking system for engineering projects, increasing reporting efficiency by 35% while providing real-time data analysis that supported strategic decision-making across multiple departments
  • Streamlined cross-department workflow processes by introducing automation tools and lean methodology, increasing productivity by 20% and reducing project delivery timelines from 6 months to 4 months.

Engineering Operations Analyst

Comcast
Norcross, GA
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing a Kanban system, leading to a 25% increase in on-time project delivery and improved inter-departmental workflow efficiency within the engineering operations team
  • Streamlined engineering project workflows and identified cost-saving opportunities that led to a 15% reduction in operational expenses by analyzing data trends and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Analyzed and enhanced operational procedures for a fleet of over 300 engineering projects, resulting in a 15% increase in on-time project delivery and a 20% improvement in resource allocation efficiency.

Financial Analyst

Terry World Textiles
Suwanee, GA
01.2009 - 07.2012
  • Engineered a comprehensive financial forecasting model that improved annual budget accuracy by 25% by integrating historical data analysis and market trends, utilizing Excel and proprietary software
  • Streamlined quarterly budget forecasting processes by implementing a new financial model using Excel and VBA, cutting data analysis time by 30% while increasing forecast accuracy by 15%
  • Conducted quantitative analysis of financial data streams over a 5-year period, identifying key trends that enabled the executive team to reallocate $4M in underperforming investments, resulting in a 15% increase in portfolio returns.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Emory University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Georgia State University

Skills

  • Cognos TM1
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Microsoft Office
  • KPI Tracking
  • Business Forecasting
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Account Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Planning
  • Budget Planning
  • Reporting
  • Financial Statement Preparation

Timeline

Finance Director

All About You Media, LLC
01.2022 - Current

Power BI Consultant

Clarendon Partners
09.2021 - 12.2021

Finance Consultant

Supporting Strategies
06.2021 - 08.2021

Finance Manager - Corporate FP&A

Ameris Bank
04.2018 - 05.2021

Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Ameris Bank
04.2016 - 04.2018

Senior Engineering Operations Analyst

Comcast
07.2014 - 04.2016

Engineering Operations Analyst

Comcast
07.2012 - 07.2014

Financial Analyst

Terry World Textiles
01.2009 - 07.2012

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Emory University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Georgia State University

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