Donna Braccia

About Donna Braccia

Degreed Analyst with 10+ years of experience in advanced Excel, financial analysis, data management,and supply chain optimization. Committed to enhancing reporting accuracy and process efficiencythrough exceptional communication and analytical skills.Finance Analyst | Supply Chain Analyst Email@: b•••••••@gmail.comDetail-oriented Analyst with knowledge in budgeting and forecasting, specializing in varianceanalysis, account reconciliation, and measuring KPIs. Exhibits meticulous attention to detail for dataaccuracy and compliance adherence. Specializing in accurate analysis of actual expenditures versus budgets and forecasts, risk and opportunity identification, and implementing controls for financial transactions and inventory assessment. Adept at mastering new systems, translating complex data into actionable insights, maintaining the integrity of master data, and preparing efficiently for audits.CORE COMPETENCIES:• Financial Analysis• Excel Skills• Data Analysis• Reporting• Supply Chain Management• Invoice Management• Accounting• Process Improvement• Attention to Detail• Communication SkillsACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Constructed a deep-dive quarterly analysis of ~$1M in expired inventory, identifying disposal opportunities that substantially reduced storage fee costs.• SME for the creation and roll-out of an SAP-centric financial system, achieving a remarkable 90% increase in efficiency in variance analysis and account reconciliations, leading to the phase-out of two outdated systems which consequently reduced expenditures on licenses and technical support.• Spearheaded the Merck Global Banking initiative by leading a team of five dedicated specialists to orchestrate the transition of EFT operations from Chase to HSBC, achieving success of the project and receiving recognition with an Award for Excellence.• Displayed foresight by preparing reports that significantly contributed to the smooth execution of financial audits, earning recognition from the company President.Please contact me at b•••••••@gmail.com for financial analyst, supply chain analyst, or accounting opportunities.

Experience

1. IT Capital Financial Analyst

   IFF

   Jul 2024 — Present

   An industry leader creating essential solutions in food, beverage, scent, home, personal care, health, and biosciences, with employees and approximately $11.5B in annual revenue.Provide strategic financial support for IT capital initiatives by analyzing complex financial data and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to guide business decisions.• Serve as a trusted advisor for a $105M portfolio, overseeing performance metrics across 200+ projects. Deliver actionable insights through financial plan updates, risk identification, and recommendations that drive optimal business outcomes.• Present comprehensive financial reports to department leadership, covering project authorizations, depreciation, budget vs. forecast and actuals, and other key project indicators.• Partner with domestic and international finance teams to ensure forecast accuracy, manage invoicing across multiple currencies, and respond to ad hoc financial requests with precision.

Education

• Gwynedd Mercy University

  Master of Science, Management

• Gwynedd Mercy University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Skills

• Vaccines
• Budgets
• Finance
• Erp
• Training
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• Sap
• Project Planning
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Strategy
• Financial Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Sap Products
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Customer Service
• Forecasting
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Process Improvement
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Analysis