Lydia Barnes

About Lydia Barnes

I am a highly analytical and dedicated professional, adept at guiding businesses and individuals on investment decisions, researching economic conditions, and recommending initiatives as per scope. Due to my strong business acumen, I am proficient in managing the timely completion of project deliverables, identifying and proposing solutions to client problems while suggesting innovative ideas to increase service efficiency and improve business procedures. During my previous roles, I oversaw accounts operations and team training as well as analyzed existing market conditions and trends. Additionally, I cultivated collaboration with business partners and managed day-to-day operations while monitoring staff performance. Moreover, I am able to develop and maintain reporting platforms to highlight key metrics for managerial decision-making regarding revenue, sales, and operating expenses, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. Areas of Expertise: Finance & Auditing General Ledger Cash Management Staff Training & Supervision Excellent Customer Service Investment Recommendations Core Skills & Expertise: Financial Modeling | Risk Management | Asset Oversight | Strategic Planning | Accounting Operations | Investment Research | Data Analysis | Portfolio Management | Cash Flow | Cost Accounting | Budgeting | Financial Forecasting | Product Management | Value Proposition | Market Research | Industry Trends Analysis | Solutions Formulation | Operations Administration | Reporting & Documentation | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Superior Communication If we share a similar vision, let\'s connect via LinkedIn or directly email at: m••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Financial Operations Analyst

   GEODIS

   Mar 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Role Focus: As a Financial Operations Analyst, I coordinate with the Finance department to translate contracts to billing templates, direct budgeting and forecasting operations, and analyse monthly budgets to track and explain budget variances. In addition, I set up a new business, including customer proposals’ verification, contract review, and billing set up in coordination with campus leadership and start-up teams, maximizing revenues. Key Outcomes: Define metrics to calculate hourly bonus pay for performance plans, coach and train staffers on financial and accounting performance, and direct distribution operations, complying with corporate governance. Analyze Consumer Price Index to identify customer contracts qualifying for the price increment and ensure contract completion by monitoring contracts, reporting to the management. Complete capital requisition and deliver analytical support to the campus leadership while administering Accounts Receivable and DSO reporting. Create credit memos, enforce and oversee inventory controls, and evaluate ongoing billing accuracy by auditing clientele accounts. Optimize campus financial management and operational performance and monitor and report financial metrics to the management, developing and enacting financial models.

Education

• Texas State University

  Bachelor of Family Consumer Science, Fashion Merchandising

  2014 — 2017

• Navarro College

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2012 — 2014