Sara J Ramadan Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Coppell, Tx

Complete tie-out and parallel testing of OneStream software to transition away from current financial reporting processes in Excel. *Includes tie out between Excel and OneStream of 22 entities and consolidated trial balance, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow. *Review chart of accounts for all entities to ensure consistent mapping.*Document procedures for ADG specific builds*Create variance reporting, MOR, board presentations, scorecards*Create close process controls including trial balance tie-out, intercompany balancing, variance reporting and certifying the month-end numbers.*Account Reconciliations utilizing Excel Add-In*Task Manager to manage Close Checklist

Dallas, Tx

My practice is dedicated to helping consumers navigate through the overwhelming amount of financial information available by helping them define, interpret and apply to their individual financial needs. Primerica does not offer Financial Planning services.

Irving, Tx

Business Improvement● Created and maintained close model for products and functions including daily tie out between ERP and Workday Adaptive Planning, calculation of management adjustments, consolidate results and review with Controller, VP of Finance and CFO● Implemented Workday Adaptive Planning by completing requirements, testing, troubleshooting of model; performed maintenance as well as analyst functions, maintain project plan for future updates● Standardized processes and report formatting to facilitate the flow of data between models, established one source of truth, and increased consistency of reported numbers● Established and maintained monthly task list in SmartSheet for the FP&A team for close and forecast as well as team SharePointFinancial Analysis/Modeling● Created and implemented budget model that supports bottoms up budgeting for both products and functions and adapted it to accommodate an acquisition.● Created revenue model to support recurring revenue calculation and reporting for multiple products

Plano, Tx

Make it Better (MIB) Transformation PMOBusiness Improvement• Developed and implemented an end to end governance process to track and report on the progress of $600M corporate restructuring program to stakeholders including CFO, Corporate Finance, Program Director, and external auditors • Increased transparency and confidence through a rigorous forecast review process and implemented standardized, automated reports for all stakeholders• Established restructuring rules reference on SharePoint and communicated via virtual education forums to all stakeholders which led to reduced errors and increased consistency Financial Analysis/Modeling• Executed duties for variance analysis, month-end close, annual budget, monthly forecast, monthly/quarterly reporting package and presentation for management, trend analysis• Validated and repurposed the financial budgeting models for corporate restructuring program projects to confirm if the assumptions held during actual execution and completion of the project. • Consulted on Time Recording Dashboard utilizing customized SAP Module to monitor weekly time recording to comply with corporate utilization guidance and KPIs• Setup project tracking process to identify, review, and monitor usage in conjunction with Time Recording utilization guidance • Organized and set up automated database for Labor Strategy, identified available data, reporting requirements, tracking requirements and established ongoing maintenance process• Communicated any project funding received or cost reductions assigned and worked with affected managers as liaison/trusted advisor to properly implement the changes• Utilized enterprise software, Business Objects, Excel, and SharePoint to provide daily/monthly reporting to during month-end close, forecasting, annual budgetExpense Management/Internal Controls• Managed support team in Mexico who reviewed review transactions, executed internal audits, and improved/streamlined process tools

Plano, Tx

Global Information Security (GIS) Guided business unit through monthly close/forecast processes, annual business plan development, provided analysis and responded to ad-hoc supplemental requests including trend analysis to leadership. Supported Annual Budget and Expense of $200MBusiness Improvement• Led change management project for Vistorm company acquisition covering all areas of HP Finance including cost center setup, reporting, annual budget, close/forecast, and systemsFinancial Analysis/Modeling• Executed duties for variance analysis, month-end close, annual budget, monthly forecast, monthly/quarterly reporting package and presentation for management, trend analysis• Communicated any project funding received or cost reductions assigned and worked with affected managers as liaison/trusted advisor to properly implement the changes• Utilized enterprise software, Business Objects, Excel, and SharePoint to provide daily/monthly reporting to during month-end close, forecasting, annual budget• Coordinated company-wide workforce reduction program database with HR and reporting.Expense Management/Internal Controls• Performed periodically a ‘deep dive’ of expenses to create awareness of expenses, correct billing errors, and identify opportunities for cost reductionTraining & Education• Created and led educational forums upon request for business unit on various financial topics

Plano, Tx

eHRO Ben Admin Financial Analysis• Guided unit through monthly close/forecast processes, annual business plan development, ad-hoc supplemental requests including trend analysis and billing analysis. Business Improvement• Transitioned small organization off of dedicated support by providing tools and training enabling them to be self-sufficient.

Plano, Tx

Bank of America Fleet Boston/Card Services ContractGuided contract through the monthly close/forecast processes, annual business plan development, 10-year model, capital plans and monthly invoicing to the client.Financial Analysis/Modeling• Executed duties for variance analysis, month-end close, annual budget, monthly forecast, monthly/quarterly reporting package and presentation for management, trend analysis• Communicated any project funding received or cost reductions assigned and worked with affected managers as liaison/trusted advisor to properly implement the changes• Utilized enterprise software, Business Objects, Excel, and SharePoint to provide daily/monthly reporting to during month-end close and forecasting cycleExpense Management/Internal Controls• Reviewed Bank of America Card Service Point of Sale model before contract signing to assist New Business Analysis with exception accounting issues and Construct/Build treatment• Ensured revenue recognition during the Bank of America Card Service Transformation period complied with deferred revenue requirements of HP Accounting policy/GAAPing policy/GAAP.

Plano, Tx

Line of Business (LOB) ConsolidationsFinancial Analysis• Executed duties for variance analysis, month-end close, annual budget, monthly forecast, monthly/quarterly reporting package and presentation for management, trend analysisBusiness Improvement• Finance lead for UAT testing on reporting tool to be used by External Finance Reporting team.

Plano, Tx

Business Support Unit (BSU) Finance (South Region)Financial Analysis• Executed duties for variance analysis, month-end close, annual budget, monthly forecast, monthly/quarterly reporting package and presentation for management, trend analysis. Supported annual budget and expense of $88M.• Advised on US GAAP issues (accruals) and special requests from Finance and Tax. Business Improvement• Finance lead for UAT testing on reporting tool to be used by Corporate Finance.

Plano, Tx

General AccountingFinancial Analysis• Monitored/reconciled intercompany activity between four ledgers• Coordinated global reconciliation of annual audit fees with external auditors• Guided unit through monthly close/forecast processes, annual business plan development. Supported annual budget and expense of $30M.• Advised on US GAAP issues (accruals) and special requests from Finance and Tax.

Plano, Tx

Purchase Order Payment Services/ Asset Management Expense Management/Internal Controls• Liaison between EDS and General Motors for divisional assets by recording depreciation/verifying property tax payments and audit schedules• Assisted in dissolving relationship and transferring assets to EDS’ balance sheet in March 1996• Assisted with the Interim/Annual Fixed Asset Audit Schedules• Monitored/resolved vendor payment issues during conversion to automatic payment system

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi