Desirae Hodges
Hammond
Summary
Professional with strong background in financial analysis, adept at leveraging analytical skills to drive business growth and financial stability. Expertise in data interpretation, financial modeling, and risk assessment, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic planning. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, consistently meeting team objectives and organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing financial software and tools to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst - Remote
Naviga Inc
Bloomington
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close forecast and annual budgeting processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies
- Assisted CEO, CFO, and other upper management individuals with any Ad Hoc reports and/or analysis needed
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
Financial Analyst
Central California Faculty Medical Group
Fresno
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Sustained monthly and quarterly P&L reports with over $120 million annual revenue, as well as monthly and quarterly forecasts and budgets for 7 departments, including several divisions and over 50 individual physician reports to assist in departmental decision making which included physician bonuses and site allocations
- Prepared several miscellaneous monthly and ad-hoc reports including budgets, FTE updates, Emergency medicine fee for service updates, and variance reports for key leadership meetings and decision making
- Cultivated excel spreadsheets and models to increase efficiency in monthly and quarterly reporting
- Approved 50-100 invoices per month and ensured accurate coding for several departments
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
Fresno
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Processed thousands of resale and freight invoices containing PO numbers in a timely and efficient manner, equaling to over $25 million of annual expenses
- Saved tens of thousands of dollars ensuring all discounts were taken on time and accurately, as well catching and correcting previous errors on accounts
- Reconciled over a dozen accounts ensuring all accounts were up to date and coded correctly
- Assisted in ad hoc responsibilities pertaining to resolving customer issues, creating spreadsheets for more efficient activities, and cleaning up accounts
- Reached out to vendors to verify information and follow up on outstanding invoices
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
Financial Analyst
IPG Mediabrands - Universal McCann
Los Angeles
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained monthly and quarterly P&L reports for up to 6 major clients totaling over $50 million annual revenue
- Assisted Finance Manager with Ad Hoc analysis and reports including completed monthly and quarterly salary variance reports
- Manage and record all invoices for the office, as well as ensure all spending and travel requests are within company guidelines
- Provided analysis and support to the Finance Manager and West Coast VP in Finance to aid in key leadership decision making
Financial Analyst - MD Brand Lead
IBM
Rochester
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Created and maintained monthly and quarterly expense reports to assist in the analysis and forecast process of the Enterprise Systems Development area, which included 4 main departments spanning from around $50 million - $400 million in annual revenue
- Analyzed various expense and variance reports to ensure data was accurate and relevant, then provided those documents to upper management. Used this information as the lead to aid in sound decision making for the MD Brand.
- Ensured spending requests were beneficial and necessary to the business efforts by approving or denying various requests from the 4 departments in the Enterprise Systems Development area
- Facilitate accurate and timely month-end and quarter-close processes, journal entries, and allocations
- Produce ad-hoc analysis, progress reports and financial reporting for senior management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2016
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Forecast and Budgeting
- Account Reconciliation
- Expense Reduction
- Variance Reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency
- SAP
- Workday Adaptive
Timeline
Financial Analyst - Remote
Naviga Inc
02.2022 - 02.2025
Financial Analyst
Central California Faculty Medical Group
08.2021 - 10.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist
Bedrosians Tile & Stone
05.2018 - 08.2020
Financial Analyst
IPG Mediabrands - Universal McCann
08.2017 - 01.2018
Financial Analyst - MD Brand Lead
IBM
06.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Iowa State University