Raj Dhillon
Summary
Enterprising Financial Analyst with proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, contract management and forecasting. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Canadian Red Cross
Toronto, ON
07.2021 - Current
- Reviewed statistical information to determine financial trends for use in investment planning.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
- Trained new analysts on corporate policies and procedures and implemented mentoring program, reducing onboarding time.
- Provided valuable forecasting using cutting-edge technology to reduce costs and increase long-term productivity.
- Analyzed and processed project specifics before capital deployments.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue variances and capitalize on industry trends.
Business Analyst
IT Weapons
Brampton, Ontario
03.2018 - 07.2021
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Drafted reports on company financial metrics to assess successes and account for deficiencies.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Collaborated with teams in product line transition to streamline manufacturing footprint.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
- Led cross-functional teams to analyze and understand enterprise-wide operational impacts and opportunities of technology changes.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Fresh Start Foods
Milton, ON
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
- Reviewed and submitted purchase orders for equipment, supplies and professional services.
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance numbers.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Junior Business Analyst
Indigo-Chapters
Etobicoke, ON
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Assessed business requirements to forecast annual budgetary operational costs.
- Collaborated with teams in product line transition to streamline manufacturing footprint.
- Executed analysis of risks and identified risk mitigation strategies.
- Analyzed open orders, backlog and sales data to provide sales team with insights.
- Delivered analysis of market, sales and consumer trend impact on long and short-term strategies.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON06.2014
Skills
- Impact Assessment
- Report Preparation and Presentation
- Economic Influence Assessments
- Financial Modeling
- New Client Acquisition
- Monthly Forecasting
- Financial and Operational Reporting
- Intercompany Reconciliations
Additional Information
- Microsoft Word,Excel,PowerPoint,and Access |Cognos|Microsoft Dynamic GP|Tableau|Think-Cell|SAP|Qlik|
- Fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Canadian Red Cross
07.2021 - Current
Business Analyst
IT Weapons
03.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Fresh Start Foods
05.2017 - 03.2018
Junior Business Analyst
Indigo-Chapters
11.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelors of Commerce - Finance
Ryerson University
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