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Jimmy Kritharis

Wollongbar,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Senior Business Analyst with a proven track record at DXC Technology, adept in stakeholder management and business process improvement. Leveraged data analysis expertise and exceptional verbal communication to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. Streamlined workflows and improved project outcomes, contributing to significant business advancements.

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

DXC Technology
  • Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives.
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
  • Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
  • Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
  • Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.

Planning and Finance Manager

NCR
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
  • Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
  • Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy, allowing company to make proactive adjustments with strategic initiatives.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Finance Analyst

Orange Communications
  • Strengthened internal communication between finance department and other business units, fostering collaboration towards shared objectives.
  • Compiled and coordinated financial data for analysis and reconciliation.
  • Developed monthly variance reports to track actual performance against projected budgets, facilitating corrective action when necessary.
  • Increased efficiency in the budgeting process by automating repetitive tasks using advanced Excel functions.
  • Updated, reconciled and resolved issues with computerized accounting system.
  • Contributed to preparation and outlining of annual budgets.
  • Researched and calculated impact of operational changes to budget, financial data and financial systems.
  • Provided tailored financial analysis and offered advice to improve business processes and manage costs.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.

Company Accountant

Edwilkham Confectionary
  • Reviewed expense reports submitted by staff members, ensuring adherence to company policies before processing payments or reimbursements.
  • Supported management decisions by providing detailed financial analyses and projections based on various scenarios.
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing more efficient accounting software and procedures.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts during annual budgeting process to identify strategic priorities for resource allocation.
  • Prepared monthly budget reports for management, highlighting areas of concern and suggesting improvements.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to complete annual audits in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Performed monthly account reconciliations to ensure data accuracy across multiple systems and ledgers.
  • Monitored cash flow closely to ensure sufficient funds were available for daily operations and capital investments.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Education

Bachelor Of Economics - Accounting And Finance

Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW
1991

Skills

  • Requirements gathering
  • Stakeholder management
  • User acceptance testing
  • Business process mapping
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Business process improvement
  • Data analysis expertise
  • Data analysis
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Pivot tables
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Business intelligence tools
  • SAP
  • Analytical tool implementation
  • Gap analysis
  • Data mapping
  • Business planning
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Operational reporting
  • Project finance
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Business analysis

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

DXC Technology

Planning and Finance Manager

NCR

Finance Analyst

Orange Communications

Company Accountant

Edwilkham Confectionary

Bachelor Of Economics - Accounting And Finance

Macquarie University
Jimmy Kritharis