[YOUR NAME] Finance Manager [Phone] | [Email] | [LinkedIn] | [City, State] ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Motivated Finance Manager with [X] years of progressive experience in financial analysis, reporting, and team leadership. Strong background in FP&A, budgeting, and process improvement. Recently promoted to finance management role, bringing analytical expertise, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to supporting business objectives. Eager to leverage technical skills and emerging leadership capabilities to drive financial performance and team development. ================================================================================ CORE COMPETENCIES Financial Analysis & Reporting Budget Management Forecasting Variance Analysis Financial Modeling Team Leadership Process Improvement Excel & Data Analysis Stakeholder Communication ERP Systems Month-End Close Cross-Functional Collaboration ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FINANCE MANAGER [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – Present Financial Planning & Analysis • Manage financial planning and analysis for [department/business unit] with $[X]M annual budget • Develop monthly financial forecasts incorporating business trends and operational changes • Conduct variance analysis identifying drivers of performance vs. budget and prior year • Create financial models supporting business case evaluations and strategic decisions • Prepare monthly management reports and presentations for leadership team Budgeting & Cost Management • Lead annual budgeting process coordinating with [X] department managers • Monitor budget performance monthly recommending corrective actions for unfavorable variances • Identify cost savings opportunities resulting in $[X]K reduction in operating expenses • Analyze spending patterns and implement cost controls improving budget adherence Financial Reporting & Close Process • Oversee monthly financial close process ensuring timely and accurate results • Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for management review • Improved close timeline from [X] days to [X] days through process enhancements • Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly maintaining clean audit trail Process Improvement & Automation • Automated routine reporting tasks reducing manual effort by [X] hours monthly • Standardized financial reporting templates improving consistency across departments • Implemented new budget tracking tool enhancing visibility into spending patterns • Streamlined expense approval workflow reducing processing time Team Leadership & Development • Supervise [X] financial analyst(s) providing guidance and mentorship • Conduct regular one-on-ones discussing performance, development, and career goals • Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining quality standards and deadlines • Foster collaborative team environment promoting knowledge sharing and growth Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with department managers providing financial guidance and decision support • Participate in cross-functional projects contributing financial expertise and analysis • Communicate financial results and insights to non-financial stakeholders clearly • Build strong working relationships across organization positioning finance as business partner SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST [Company Name or Previous Company] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – [Month/Year] • Performed detailed financial analysis supporting business planning and decision-making • Assisted with annual budget preparation and quarterly forecast updates • Conducted profitability analysis by product line, customer segment, and channel • Created ad-hoc financial models evaluating pricing changes and new initiatives • Prepared monthly variance analysis with commentary for management review • Supported month-end close process including journal entries and account reconciliations • Improved forecast accuracy by [X]% through enhanced analytical methodologies • Collaborated with operations team on cost reduction initiatives saving $[X]K FINANCIAL ANALYST [Earlier Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – [Month/Year] • Analyzed financial performance trends identifying opportunities and risks • Supported budgeting and forecasting processes for $[X]M operating budget • Prepared financial reports and presentations for management meetings • Assisted with special projects including system implementations and process improvements • Maintained financial models and reporting templates • Performed account reconciliations and balance sheet analysis INTERN/ENTRY ROLE [if applicable] [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Month/Year] – [Month/Year] • [Brief description of internship or early career experience] • [Key responsibilities and learnings] ================================================================================ EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Finance [or Accounting/Business] [University Name] | [City, State] | [Year] GPA: [X.XX if above 3.5] [Honors: Cum Laude, Dean's List, etc. if applicable] Relevant Coursework: Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Managerial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Statistics ================================================================================ CERTIFICATIONS Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – [State], [Year] [Or: CPA Candidate – Expected [Month/Year]] [Other certifications if applicable: CMA, CFA Level I, etc.] ================================================================================ TECHNICAL SKILLS Financial Systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), PowerPoint, Word Data Analysis: Tableau, Power BI, SQL (basic) Other: Adaptive Planning, Hyperion, Bloomberg Terminal [as applicable] ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • [Relevant training programs, workshops, or courses] • [Leadership development programs] • [Industry conferences attended] ================================================================================ PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) [State] Society of CPAs [Other relevant professional organizations] ================================================================================ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • [Languages spoken if relevant] • [Volunteer experience if relevant to finance/leadership] • [Awards or recognition received]