Simon Akin, Mba Email & Phone Number

Windermere, FL, US

• Leads the firm for all FP&A and data analysis related projects supporting multiple clients in various industries
• Develops and maintains financial models to support client financial decision-making
• Works with the Consulting CFO to develop and test financial forecasts for clients based on various scenarios
• Analyzes client financial data and identifies trends and patterns to identify possible revenue enhancements or cost reductions
• Prepares reports and presentations to communicate forecast results and how actual outcomes compare against model projections
• Works cross-functionally with the Controllership/Accounting team on completing month-end close tasks for multiple clients

Tokyo, JP

• Managed the $25M P&L from start to finish including forecasting, budgeting, month-end close and revenue recognition for M1
• Served as interim Finance Director while supervisor was on parental leave by managing their $40M P&L and overseeing M1
• Supported profitability by managing revenue, payroll, opex, ensuring P&Ls are in line with staffing agreements and agency goals
• Worked with Client Services and FP&A on financial analysis including monthly close variances, staffing reporting, and service channels
• Partnered with various finance teams (Finance Operations, Controllership, and FP&A) to ensure accurate revenue, invoicing/billings, and intercompany activity
• Managed headcount for M1 and developed, maintained, and distributed ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Compiled the $300M annual stock-based compensation forecast including performance and restricted shares for executives and associates
• Conducted monthly variance analysis and variance comments for actuals vs budget of $3M for the Consolidations group
• Assisted the Consolidations team by building financial reports and analytics through SAP S/4HANA
• Led team project to analyze and correct historical balance issues related to intercompany accounts containing transaction volume of greater than $3B
• Led automation efforts and usage of data analytic tools such as Alteryx to automate routine and month-end processes
• Managed the statutory audit process for 4 legal entities through collaboration with internal legal and accounting teams and external partners and reviewed financial statements for those entities

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Supports month end Capital close process, forecast cycle, and report results
• Submits regional and division Capital forecasts and explains variances to target and budget
• Managed and developed a $300M capitalized labor budget model for analyzing new equipment install for video and data
• Develops annual Capital budgets and supports senior regional and division leadership
• Conducts financial research, analyzes financial performance against objectives, and determines emerging financial trends
• Provides rationale behind reports and analysis and relays them in simple terms

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Developed, implemented, and updated effective financial and operational information systems to meet current reporting needs
• Led monthly marketing business services meetings to discuss forecast and understand variances versus forecast and budget
• Analyzed the ongoing forecasts, expenses and reconciliations of all new businesses entered into by the company
• Prepared financial analysis using Excel and Essbase for financial statements

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Contributed to Hospitality Finance by collecting and analyzing financial data and providing variance analysis for reports
• Produced weekly and monthly reports to assist leadership in managing local office and channel businesses
• Coordinated conference calls with local office accountants to expedite AR collection efforts
• Utilized Hyperion Essbase to produce monthly, quarterly, and yearly actuals for SMB within the Hospitality division
• Implemented process improvements and conducted financial research within Hospitality Finance

US

• Analyzed A/P reports for thoroughness and accuracy and processed, on average, 2,000 invoices a month
• Conducted research and initiated nonconformance’s for invoices unable to process for payment
• Contacted vendors for materials received but not invoiced through ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Demonstrated leadership and responsibility by resolving vendor and buyer discrepancies without immediate supervision
• Processed credits, debits, and reconciled statements, and trained 2 new employees within 2 months of working
• Researched duplicate deductions that were placed on vendors accounts to ensure whether repayment was justifiable

Mba, Finance

Bachelor’S Degree, Finance