Lead Analyst
Current• Created, tested, and deployed Hyperion Planning Application to reduce inefficiencies and create new analysis opportunities, managed team of three to ensure budget and deadlines were not exceeded.• Worked with teams of professionals from various backgrounds to plan/project total fuel expense for five power plants; Analyzed forecasts to determine cost saving opportunities; Performed ad hoc analysis required to drive operational change; Presented findings and recommendations to Executives/Directors to allow informed decisions• Created Equipment Maintenance Program that saved $1.2m over a two year period, improved availability of equipment, and allowed cross-training of craft employees• Produced and tracked key performance indicators and metrics to establish trends/opportunities• Fabricated model to forecast the NPV of various operating scenarios of three power plants; Built operationally feasible scenario that added $500m of net income in a five year period; Presented finding to various groups, executives, and key stakeholders• Developed guidelines for Activity Base Costing of Mining operations; Led team of PeopleSoft programmers to develop automated allocation process• Automated revenue and expense reporting for Executive Roundtables using Oracle Hyperion Software (Essbase and Financial Report Studio); Reduced errors and simplified process to allow P&A to focus on value-added analysis opportunities; Streamed line monthly closing, reporting, and projection processo Allowed team to meet more aggressive deadlines
