Martin Sime
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
A tertiary educated Business Analyst with 10+ years of experience in corporate financial analysis, pricing and reporting. Highly self-motivated and time focused data professional with a drive for improving existing analytical reporting processes to increase process efficiency and data quality as well as developing new tools providing additional analytical value. Technically competent with advanced Excel skills and experience across a variety of different data platforms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporting Analyst
BreadSolutions
Melbourne, Australia
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinate sales forecasts, develop production reports, and provide detailed analysis to stakeholders.
- Create and maintain weekly and monthly reports to track progress of business goals.
- Develop complex queries to extract data from multiple sources for reporting purposes.
- Design dashboards and visualizations to present data in a clear and concise manner.
- Conduct regular audits on existing processes and systems to ensure accuracy of data.
- Prepare ad-hoc reports as requested by senior management team.
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for improving overall process efficiency.
- Implement automated solutions for generating timely reports with accurate results.
- Developed a suite of automated PowerBI & Excel reports to generate accurate and timely information for key stakeholders
Data Analyst
Manpower Group Solutions
Melbourne, Australia
08.2017 - 04.2022
- Gathered, analyzed and formatted large amounts of data into meaningful information.
- Responded to ad hoc requests for information by analyzing and summarizing internal and external data.
- Analyzed operational data to assist in recruitment decision-making.
- Identified improvements and support each MSP and RPO delivery team.
- Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of data contained in the VMS/ATS technologies.
- Provided input into KPI/SLA metrics as required.
- Worked collaboratively to design and maintain client-specific rate calculators.
- Coordinated the review and supply of necessary information to internal and external auditors.
- Prepared and submitted recommendations for reporting improvements to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Performed trend analysis on historical data to identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted in the development of new reporting standards and policies within the organization.
- Streamlined reporting processes by evaluating data sources, compiling data and redesigning output.
Business Analyst
Programmed
Melbourne, Australia
02.2008 - 05.2017
- Provided financial and safety metrics, analyze profitability trends, manage pricing documentation, and develop analytical tools.
- Developed reports and created dashboards, providing financial metrics to make informed business decisions.
- Developed financial models and forecasts to support business decisions.
- Monitored project timelines and budgets by tracking milestones, deliverables, tasks.
- Presented complex technical concepts in a clear manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
- Created Client Satisfaction Program data analysis tool, allowing Executive Committee and branch staff to quickly address client feedback and proactively address issues.
- Created rates auditing tool, delivering vastly increased compliance to contracted rates and reducing margin leakage.
- Continued review and improvement of existing reporting tools resulting in increased quality and accuracy as well reduce production time required
- Managed nationwide rate updates, ensuring business continuity while maintaining compliance with statutory cost updates.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Bristol, UK
Business Analytics Certificate -
Harvard Business School Online Certificate Program
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Report Development
- Data Warehousing
- Qualitative Analysis
- Power BI
- MS Dynamics
- Other data management systems including SQ, Cognos Insight,TM-1, Page Up, Live Hire, Beeline, Taleo and Tableau
Timeline
Reporting Analyst
BreadSolutions
04.2022 - Current
Data Analyst
Manpower Group Solutions
08.2017 - 04.2022
Business Analyst
Programmed
02.2008 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science -
University of Bristol, UK
Business Analytics Certificate -
Harvard Business School Online Certificate Program
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