Abou Camara

About Abou Camara

I\'m a Financial Planning and Analysis professional experienced in helping drive efficiency in finance processes. I have helped reduce costs by 12% through improving budgeting and forecasting processes. I\'m a strong collaborator, as evidenced by my role in leading a cross-departmental project that streamlined financial reporting, saving the company $200k annually. I leverage my expertise in financial modeling and ERP systems like Oracle Hyperion Suite, SAP BW/BPC, MS Suite, and Workday to solve complex financial challenges and provide insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. I am experienced managing a small team of analysts and aspire to further develop this endeavor while driving efficiencies.Favorite Quote -\"If you are going to achieve in big things, you develop the in little matters. is not an, it is a \".

Experience

1. Senior Fp & a Manager

   Anthony & Sylvan Pools

   May 2025 — Present

   Key Highlights: Strategic Leadership: Led high-impact FP & A projects, including a complete rebuild of the Quarterly Business Review (QBR) process. Leveraged existing data warehouse capabilities to automate reporting workflows, reducing process waste by 50%.Executive Communication Oversee the production and presentation of monthly Board of Directors (BOD) packages and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). Distill complex financial data into clear, strategic narratives that drive actionable executive decisions.ERP Implementation: Established the end-to-end budgeting and reporting infrastructure within the newly implemented Acumatica ERP that streamlined the planning cycle and optimized data integrity into FP & A ERP to support high-paced QBRs processes.Forecasting & Profitability: Develop clear forecasting frameworks and cost models that enhance operational efficiency. Monitor critical metrics, including backlog and operating profit risks, to guide strategic resource allocation.Cross-Functional Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to business unit leaders, evaluating key financial and operational drivers. Digital Transformation: Accelerated organizational decision-making speed by automating dashboards and monthly reporting, significantly increasing data transparency. Deliver data-driven insights that directly support corporate strategy.

Education

• Penn State University

  Master's degree, Finance

• Penn State Great Valley

  Certificate, Project Management

  2017 — 2018

• Wilmington University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

• Temple University

  Certificate, English as Second Language

• Université Paris Nanterre

  Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• Financial Planning
• Accounting
• Cognos Reportnet
• Forecasting
• Irs Vita
• Peoplesoft
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Workflow Management
• Investments
• Team Building
• Management
• Training
• Budgets
• Finance
• Lotus Notes
• Financial Services
• Customer Service
• Business Analysis
• Access
• Financial Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Adjunct Faculty at Vanguard University
• Process Improvement
• Banking
• Mutual Funds
• Microsoft Word
• Project Management
• Fixed Income
• Risk Management
• Essbase
• Portfolio Management
• French
• Analytical Skills
• Hyperion Planning