Sarah Mitchell
sarah.mitchell@email.com | (214) 567-8934 | 4521 Oakwood Drive, Dallas, TX 75205 | linkedin.com/in/sarahmitchell

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Finance/Treasury Analyst with over 8 years of progressive experience in corporate treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and financial risk mitigation. Proven expertise in managing multi-currency portfolios, executing hedging strategies, and optimizing liquidity positions. Skilled in financial reporting, variance analysis, and implementing treasury management systems to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Finance/Treasury Analyst
Cornerstone Financial Services, Denver, CO
January 2021 – Present

• Manage daily treasury operations including cash positioning, forecasting, and liquidity management across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring optimal cash utilization and minimizing financing costs
• Execute foreign exchange hedging strategies using derivatives and swaps to mitigate currency risk exposure, resulting in annual savings of over $2.3M in foreign exchange losses
• Prepare comprehensive cash flow forecasts on weekly and monthly basis with 98% accuracy, enabling proactive decision-making for capital allocation and investment opportunities
• Oversee bank reconciliation processes and maintain banking relationships with 15+ financial institutions across North America and Europe
• Lead variance analysis on treasury metrics and provide detailed reporting to senior management on cash positions, debt covenants, and interest rate exposure
• Collaborate with accounting team on month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries for accruals, foreign exchange revaluations, and debt-related transactions
• Implement and optimize treasury management software, improving payment processing efficiency by 35% and reducing manual reconciliation time by 40%

Finance Analyst
Midwest Manufacturing Group, Chicago, IL
June 2018 – December 2020

• Conducted financial analysis and reporting for manufacturing division with annual revenue of $450M, providing insights on cost variances, profitability trends, and operational performance
• Prepared monthly management accounting reports including variance analysis, identifying key drivers of budget deviations and recommending corrective actions
• Supported treasury function by assisting with cash flow forecasting, bank reconciliations, and payment processing for domestic and international transactions
• Developed financial models for capital investment decisions and performed ROI analysis on proposed manufacturing equipment purchases exceeding $5M
• Streamlined month-end close process by implementing standardized templates for journal entries and accruals, reducing close timeline by 3 days
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including operations, procurement, and marketing to support budgeting and forecasting processes

Financial Analyst
Precision Capital Partners, Boston, MA
August 2016 – May 2018

• Performed financial analysis and reporting for corporate finance team, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis activities
• Assisted in preparation of cash flow projections and monitored working capital metrics to ensure adequate liquidity for operations
• Prepared journal entries and maintained general ledger accounts for assigned business units
• Conducted ad-hoc financial investigations and analysis to support management decision-making
• Participated in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency of financial reporting and closing procedures

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance Concentration
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Graduated: May 2016

Bachelor of Science in Finance
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Graduated: May 2014

SKILLS

Treasury & Cash Management: Treasury Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Liquidity Management, Bank Reconciliation, Payments Processing

Financial Risk Management: Hedging, Derivatives, Swaps, Currency Risk Management, Loss Prevention

Financial Analysis & Reporting: Variance Analysis, Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting

Accounting: Journal Entries, Accruals, Month-End Close

Technical: Treasury Management Software, ERP Systems, Advanced Excel (VBA, Pivot Tables, Financial Modeling)

Industry Knowledge: Banking, Finance, Manufacturing

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
Association for Financial Professionals
Issued: March 2020

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
Member, Finance & Treasury Network