William Perry
Dallas, TX ***** 214-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/billsperry61 ad0hpm@r.postjobfree.com
Sr. Financial Analyst
Summary
Experienced in financial development and cost modeling across broad industry spectrum – strategy, design, delivery, and financial planning. Extensive expertise in financial service forecasting and delivery – budgeting, analytics, business case development, provider assessment/selection, contract negotiation/pricing, implementation and governance. Provided Product Costing and Financial Modeling with over $2.0 billion in global Enterprise Services and transformation projects in the US, Canada, Europe and Asia. Experience managing WAN carriers and associated contracts (MPLS, DIA, Broadband). A Proven solution leader, energetic team player, creative thinker, bridge-builder and polished communicator.
Professional Experience
Floor Imports, Dallas, TX - Sales/Marketing Manager 2020 – current
Regional Sales to Flooring Retailers and Distributors
Sales Pipeline Productivity
Inventory Display and Maintenance
Warehouse/Shipping Reconciliation
Lowes, Dallas, TX - Sales Specialist
Professional Plumbing Specialist
Inventory Reconciliation
Department Safety Review
Power Equipment Certification
Digital Transformation Corporation, Plano, TX 2017-2019
Financial and Solution Manager
●Implemented changes to Cyber Security Offering models to meet Price Waterhouse Coopers audit recommendations and objectives.
●Accomplished audit objectives including 1) Increased Productivity Gains 2) Increased off-shore labor resource allocation and 3) Changed billing levels of employees providing support for security offering.
●Developed and supported Networks with Security Incident and Event Management.
●Provided reporting on metrics and competitive analysis showing impact on changes to cost models & rates.
●Supported Cyber Security Offerings including Denial of Service, Data Loss Prevention, Data Governance, Data Monitoring, Anti-Virus Scanning, Vulnerability Management and Malware Protection.
●Provided guidance and direction to Project Managers not familiar with financial models to meet objectives and deadlines.
●Collaborated with leadership, peers and team members to solve problems and meet objectives.
Hewlett-Packard, Plano, TX (acquired)
Senior Financial Analyst 2011 – 2017
●Provided P&L, Cash Flow and Financial Statements for business solutions and impact upon supporting companies within Hewlett-Packard.
●Experience managing financials with budgeting and planning at a project or department level.
●Experience managing multiple service providers including contract management, SLA management.
●Provided RFP, RFI and SLA responses with knowledge of HIPAA & SOX regulations.
●Proficient with enterprise wireless Checkpoint, Fortinet and other firewall technologies.
●Strong experience with Cisco Networking Technologies.
●Achieved Maintenance Targets with Cisco, Avaya and Tipping Point resulting in $18M in savings.
Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX (acquired)
Network Solution Architect – Global Sales Support 2005 – 2011
●Developed Financial Solutions and Models for companies within different industries in response to RFP/RFI/RFS and/or add-on business.
●Provided detailed explanation of Network Solutions during Network Peer Reviews.
●Provided data gathering, due diligence and technical explanation of Network Architecture as Network Solution Lead during client facing sessions.
Financial Analyst – New Business Analyst 2002 – 2005
●Developed cost and pricing models by product line for new and add-on business.
●Forecasted product costing based upon monthly volumes and revenues.
●Created custom rate applications for individual solutions outside the leveraged lines of business.
●Provided explanation and input for questions asked during Solution, Network and Mid-Range Financial Models.
Business Analyst – Rate and Cost Analysis 1997 – 2002
●Created financial cost models and rates for existing and new business service offerings in support of ‘Managed Network Services’, ‘Public Internet’, and ‘Wide Area Networks’.
●Developed Competitive Analysis and Benchmarking for all components contained within ‘Managed Network Services’ and ‘Wide Area Networks’.
●Provided framework and rates for components within new electronic markets such as ‘Firewalls’, ‘Virtual Private Networks’ and ‘EDS NET Connect’.
Business Analyst – Systems Engineering Development 1996 – 1997
●Developed, tested and enhanced software for General Motors Acceptance Corporation mainframe computer.
●Researched customer service requests and ‘bugs’ to determine the impacts of changes and/or enhancements to software.
Installation Specialist 1996
●Performed hardware and software support duties for retail petroleum accounts with Total Petroleum and Amoco, Inc.
●Installed and configured ‘point of sale’ systems, hardware, software and all related peripherals.
●Worked with UNIX and Windows NT platforms and a wide array of POS hardware and software.
EBT Help Desk Team Leader 1995 – 1996
●Managed and directed Help Desk activities to serve Medicaid providers in the states of Connecticut and Indiana utilizing claim submission software and point-of-sale devices.
●Trained permanent and temporary staff in trouble shooting techniques for both Windows and DOS versions of the software and point-of-sale devices.
●Created and prepared monthly status reports and procedures for the benefit of State and Local Government groups.
●Developed and reviewed performance plan with team members.
Business Analyst 1995
●Coordinated support to providers of Medicaid, Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield health benefits through software maintenance and transaction analysis.
Professional and Leadership Development
Global Investment Club – Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Treasurer
Toastmasters International – Vice President Public Relations (Premier Presenters)
National Association of Credit Management – Member
DeGolyer Dads Club – Treasurer
National Association of Securities Dealers – (Series 6 & 63 Licenses)
Education
Corpus Christi Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, TX BBA – Finance
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX – Accounting, Finance and Business Law