Liat Kahalon
FP&A Specialist | Financial Planning & Budget Control | MBA
Rishon LeZion
Summary
Detail-oriented Budget & Control Economist with extensive experience in financial planning, complex modeling, and resource allocation. Proven track record in managing large-scale institutional and divisional budgets, performing in-depth variance analysis (Actual vs. Plan), and leading multi-year forecasting processes. Expert in payroll control, pricing strategies, and financial oversight using Priority and Tafnit ERP systems. Adept at providing strategic, data-driven insights to executive leadership to optimize organizational efficiency and financial stability.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Economist, Leasing Division
Leading Global Automotive Company
01.2025 - Current
- Pricing & Profitability: Developed complex Excel pricing models and managed margins to ensure transaction profitability.
- FP&A & Budgeting: Led divisional budgeting, forecasting, and monthly actual-vs-plan variance analysis for senior management.
- BI & Data Automation: Implemented automated BI dashboards and control reports to enhance data-driven decision-making.
- Incentives & Systems: Managed sales commission models and performance tracking; proficient daily use of Tafnit ERP.
Budget & Control Economist
The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Budget & Forecasting: Managed institutional budgets via complex Excel models; prepared performance reports for senior management and the PBC – Planning and Budgeting Committee.
- Payroll Control: Solely responsible for analyzing the institution's primary expenditure (Payroll) and identifying budget variances.
- Financial Oversight: Managed income/expenses in Priority ERP, including data reconciliations and budget utilization monitoring.
- Strategic Support: Sole professional lead in Finance Committee meetings alongside the CFO, providing economic analyses for executive decisions.
Economist Intern
Ewave Real Estate & Insurance Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Real Estate Projects: Managed project budgets, financial reporting, and cost control analysis.
- Insurance Operations: Analyzed financial performance and developed optimized commission models.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Capital Markets
The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo
01-2023
BA - Economics and Management
The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo
01-2022
High School Diploma -
High School
Rishon LeZiyyon, Israel01-2016
Skills
Advanced Excel: Expert in developing and maintaining complex financial and pricing models
ERP Systems: Highly proficient in Priority and Tafnit
BI & Reporting: Experienced in designing and implementing dashboards and automated control reports
AI Tools: Advanced user of AI tools (eg, Copilot) to streamline workflows and enhance productivity
Data & Programming: Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Big Data concepts (acquired during academic studies)
Section name
References and certificates will be provided upon request
Timeline
Economist, Leasing Division
Leading Global Automotive Company
01.2025 - Current
Budget & Control Economist
The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo
01.2022 - 01.2025
Economist Intern
Ewave Real Estate & Insurance Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
BA - Economics and Management
The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Capital Markets
The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo
High School Diploma -
High School