Tercelle Sharper
Lugoff,SC
Summary
Strategic Finance Manager with 15 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, and operational finance. Led cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and deliver insights that enhance business performance. Expertise in capital planning, month-end close operations, and financial analysis, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Planning Manager
Charter Communications, Spectrum
Columbia, South Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Lead quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, partnering with operations and finance teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives
- Managed Capital Planning & Review (CPR) process, overseeing project creation and validation for strategic capital allocation
- Developed and maintained KPI dashboards and variance analysis reports to support senior leadership decision-making
- Mentored junior analysts and coordinated cross-functional initiatives to improve financial process efficiency and reporting accuracy
- Direct accounts payable operations and month-end close activities for field operations, ensuring accurate accruals, timely payment processing, and financial statement integrity
Field Business Planning Analyst
Charter Communications, Spectrum
Columbia, South Carolina
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Analyzed and validated $50M+ in operating and capital expenses for South Carolina Field Operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Supported strategic forecasting and budgeting initiatives, providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations to management
- Developed financial modeling and scenario analysis to inform capital investment decisions and assess project ROI
- Maintained accrual schedules and validated month-end close entries, achieving 20% reduction in close timeline discrepancies
- Collaborated with operations leadership to pinpoint cost-saving opportunities and streamline process improvements
Capital Coordinator
Charter Communications, Spectrum
Columbia, South Carolina
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Analyzed ROI models and capital investment data to inform strategic capital allocation decisions and optimize resource deployment
- Managed full lifecycle of Capital Planning & Review requests and purchase orders from initiation through final approval
- Maintained capital expenditure records, reconciling invoices and shipments to ensure budget accuracy and support financial accountability
- Resolved invoice and shipment discrepancies, enhancing vendor relations and minimizing payment delays
Payment Services Representative
Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable
Columbia, South Carolina
07.2013 - 11.2016
- Processed and reconciled high-volume ACH payment files and settlement transactions with 99%+ accuracy
- Supported accounts payable operations through payment processing and reconciliation while enhancing vendor communication
- Managed write-off research requests and account inquiries, delivering comprehensive reports to internal stakeholders for informed decision-making
- Coordinated bankruptcy claim resolutions, managing proof of claim documentation to ensure compliance through discharge/dismissal
Collections Analyst
Time Warner Cable
Columbia, South Carolina
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Achieved 95%+ collection rate while maintaining customer satisfaction metrics
- Monitored and analyzed KPIs across collection portfolio, creating monthly performance dashboards to drive strategy and enhance decision-making
- Developed Excel-based variance analysis models to track performance against goals, identifying trends to inform strategic adjustments
- Collaborated with external collection agencies and internal management on strategy and reporting, enhancing account recovery initiatives
Technical Operations Coordinator
Time Warner Cable
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2009 - 10.2012
- Established primary liaison role among finance, operations, field teams, and external vendors to enhance operational efficiency
- Coordinated fleet tracking system, database administration, purchase orders, and vendor relations for 200+ vehicles to streamline operations
- Designed and implemented database systems and spreadsheets that enhanced inventory accuracy and reporting by 30%
- Standardized processes and implemented automation initiatives to reduce administrative overhead
Finance Coordinator
Time Warner Cable
Columbia, South Carolina
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Prepared weekly and monthly financial reports and executive presentations for senior leadership
- Coordinated financial planning cycle, enhancing forecasting accuracy, budgeting efficiency, and payroll administration
- Managed payroll systems and confidential compensation records, facilitating special compensation programs
- Assisted with P&L coding and expense allocation, ensuring timely accounts payable invoice approvals
Business Operations Assistant
Time Warner Cable
Columbia, South Carolina
11.2004 - 02.2008
- Developed and maintained advanced Excel models and dashboards for efficient expense tracking and financial reporting
- Processed expense reports and routed contracts and invoices through approval workflow, ensuring 99% accuracy
- Resolved accounting discrepancies related to P&L coding and coordinated AP approvals across departments
- Supported quarter-end and year-end close processes
Education
Master Certificate - Government Agile Contract Management
Villanova University
Villanova, PA03-2016
MBA - Business Administration And Finance
Strayer University
Columbia, SC12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Limestone College
Columbia, SC05-2008
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Budget management
- Capital planning
- Variance analysis
- Financial analysis
- KPI development
- Cost optimization
- Financial regulations
- Data analytics
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Problem solving
Timeline
Business Planning Manager
Charter Communications, Spectrum
01.2022 - Current
Field Business Planning Analyst
Charter Communications, Spectrum
05.2017 - 01.2022
Capital Coordinator
Charter Communications, Spectrum
11.2016 - 05.2017
Payment Services Representative
Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable
07.2013 - 11.2016
Collections Analyst
Time Warner Cable
10.2012 - 07.2013
Technical Operations Coordinator
Time Warner Cable
02.2009 - 10.2012
Finance Coordinator
Time Warner Cable
02.2008 - 02.2009
Business Operations Assistant
Time Warner Cable
11.2004 - 02.2008
Master Certificate - Government Agile Contract Management
Villanova University
MBA - Business Administration And Finance
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Limestone College