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RYAN KAUFMAN

RYAN KAUFMAN

Chicago

Summary

A strong background in financial analysis and a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency are offered. Proven experience in reporting, variance analysis, and managing high-stakes accounts showcases an ability to support strategic financial goals. Passion for contributing to a mission driven by accountability and collaboration is evident, and continuous improvement in financial processes has been a key focus throughout the career journey.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst II

Aon
Chicago
04.2022 - Current
  • Supported senior management and brokers by providing timely and accurate reporting
  • Reporting included: Revenue Forecast, Monthly Variance Analysis, QBR and plan decks, Revenue Walks, Pipeline analysis, Budgeting, and other ad hoc reporting
  • Implemented new variance reporting measures to improve month over month tracking of key revenue groups
  • Coordinated and ensured accurate transfer of revenue entries from GRIDS system to Workday
  • Collaborated with offshore finance colleagues to produce reports, result decks and supporting analysis

Senior Receivables Specialist

Medline Industries
Chicago
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed high profile and complex customer accounts – Prime Vendors
  • Managed a $40 million portfolio
  • Directed regular meetings with a variety of internal and external teams
  • Worked with executive leadership to manage potential credit risks

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Jost International
Grand Haven
05.2017 - 04.2020
  • Managed the daily manual creation/ distribution of roughly 150 customer invoices
  • Managed daily receivables averaging $450,000
  • Monitored the credit status of nearly 500 customers, including large customers such as Volvo, Hyundai, and Daimler
  • Improved past due amounts from 14% to below 11% for 2019–2020
  • Internal auditor
  • Experience using SAP, Microsoft Office, & Sharepoint
  • Assisted in month-end closing by reconciling customer accounts and re-classing G/L transactions

Production Specialist

Jost International
Grand Haven
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Full-time Summer position, 50– hour work weeks
  • Led a team of 9 individuals in production protocol
  • Trained 9 new employees on various phases of our manufacturing process
  • Evaluated processes and tailored current methods to increase efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Applied Business Communications

Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, MI
12.2017

Associates Degree -

Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, Michigan
06.2015

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Variance analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Tableau
  • SAP
  • SharePoint
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Financial Analyst II

Aon
04.2022 - Current

Senior Receivables Specialist

Medline Industries
04.2020 - 04.2022

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Jost International
05.2017 - 04.2020

Production Specialist

Jost International
01.2013 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Finance, Applied Business Communications

Central Michigan University

Associates Degree -

Muskegon Community College
RYAN KAUFMAN