Kevin Sparks
Pendleton
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, financial modeling, data integration, and report creation. Skilled in variance analysis and data-driven decision-making, consistently delivering insights that align financial strategy with business objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Financial Data
First Internet Bancorp
Fishers, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Partnered with BI team to ensure seamless integration of financial and non-financial data into Axiom software for enhanced data management.
- Created comprehensive reporting packages utilizing Axiom to enhance insights into monthly line of business performance.
- Utilized Axiom to develop and implement comprehensive funds transfer pricing and corporate support cost allocation methodologies to deliver fully loaded P&L statements for each line of business.
- Employed Axiom to generate monthly and quarterly projections of bank capital ratios, enhancing accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and implemented a systematic approach to communicate new hire and termination proposals to finance, enhancing headcount cost forecasting accuracy within Axiom.
- Employed Axiom to create daily balance sheet and Fintech specific balance/cost reports for Sr. management to properly manage daily cash balances on the balance sheet.
- Utilized Microsoft power query to streamline processes across FP&A, Accounting, and Treasury teams.
Manager of FP&A
First Internet Bancorp
Fishers, IN
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Facilitated the hiring of three FP&A analysts, delivering individualized training on Axiom software and outlining performance improvement strategies.
- Directed annual budgeting and rolling 12-month forecasting processes, ensuring financial alignment with business strategy.
- Conducted monthly strategy sessions with VP of Finance and CFO to evaluate financial forecast and implement suggestions aimed at aligning with investor earnings expectations.
- Reviewed monthly/quarterly variance analysis created by the FP&A team and provided edits for more clear communication to Sr. Management.
- Responsible for reviewing and ensuring accuracy of board level financial and metric reporting.
- Assumed responsibility for headcount cost forecasting in Axiom, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data sensitivity protocols.
Sr FP&A Analyst
First Internet Bancorp
Fishers, IN
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Hired to support the implementation of Axiom software for the purpose of creating an annual budget, 12-month rolling forecast, internal financial reporting, board level financial/metric reporting, and external investor presentation.
- Developed and implemented internal financial reporting, board/metric reporting, and variance analysis formats, enhancing insights into monthly and quarterly financial performance.
- Engaged with senior management and line of business leaders to construct and maintain financial models in Axiom, supporting strategic objectives of each business unit.
- Facilitated data integration and import processes to enable effective utilization of financial data for reporting.
Sr Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst
Stonegate Mortgage / Homepoint Financial
Carmel, IN
02.2012 - 05.2018
- Partnered with management to integrate financial planning tool aimed at streamlining budget and forecast processes.
- Developed comprehensive line of business reporting for sales teams to enhance understanding of business performance.
- Designed and maintained comprehensive sales commissions model to inform sales professionals of pay modifications stemming from compensation plan changes.
- Worked with sales teams to understand how rate/volume changes impacted their specific P&L.
- Delivered essential data insights and reporting resources to support stakeholders during the acquisition process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance/Economics
Indiana University (IUPUI) - Kelley School of Business
Indianapolis, IN05-2009
Skills
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Financial Modeling/Planning
- Financial Report Creation
- Variance Analysis
- Axiom Financial Software
- Microsoft Power Query
- Data Integration
- Query Writing
Timeline
Director of Financial Data
First Internet Bancorp
01.2025 - Current
Manager of FP&A
First Internet Bancorp
09.2021 - 01.2025
Sr FP&A Analyst
First Internet Bancorp
05.2018 - 09.2021
Sr Financial Analyst / Financial Analyst
Stonegate Mortgage / Homepoint Financial
02.2012 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Finance/Economics
Indiana University (IUPUI) - Kelley School of Business