Mercedz L. A.
Strategic Finance Leader | FP&A | Budgeting & Forecasting | P&L Ownership | Executive Reporting | Data-Driven Decision Support | MBA | Cross-Functional Partner
- Role
- Finance Manager at Northwestern Mutual
- Location
- Hartford, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mercedz L. A.
I’m a finance professional with deep experience in FP & A, product strategy, and financial reporting across several industries, such as healthcare and construction. I’ve owned P & Ls, built executive dashboards, improved forecast accuracy, and partnered cross-functionally with sales, operations, and senior leadership to drive business results. My strength lies in translating data into strategic decisions with a sharp eye on performance, impact, and clarity.
Experience
Finance Manager
Nov 2023 — Present · IN, US
Manage budgeting and forecasting across operations, sales, and installation services for a subscription-based security company.Create margin analysis models that identified labor overages, leading to revised pricing and a 9% margin improvement.Spearheaded the implementation of QuickBooks to improve financial reporting timelines and accuracy.Built KPI dashboards (avg. revenue/install, hours/job, recurring margin) that improved strategic pricing decisions.
Education
Duke University
Ralph Bunche Summer Institute , Political Science and Government
2014 — 2014
University of Connecticut School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2017
Providence College
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
2011 — 2015
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