Lisa S

Financial Analyst II

Google • Freiberufler

Sep 2024 - Mar 2025 • 6 mos

o Conducted deep-dive variance analysis on inventory gains/losses, driving process improvements. o Delivered monthly financial commentary for Server Ops, supporting forecasting and budget alignment. o Reconciled POs and aligned central vs. operational finance views, improving reporting consistency.

Finance Manager

Microsoft

Jun 2021 - Jun 2024 • 3 yrs

o Forecast Governance: Designed a forecasting process for engineering subscriptions, improving cost control and approval cycles. o Automation: Co-developed a Power BI dashboard for month-end close and forecast reporting, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy. o Executive Reporting: Streamlined Corp Other True-Up and HC Judgement calculations, accelerating forecast cycles. o FP&A Leadership: Managed annual budget and quarterly forecasts using MyOrder and GSR; validated POs against leadership-approved budgets. o HC Forecasting: Developed operational and headcount forecasts for CELA during a high‑pressure cycle, collaborating with cost center owners to integrate org‑change impacts and deliver accurate, timely projections. o Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with project managers, MS Digital, and internal teams to enhance financial transparency. o Culture & Inclusion: Co-led initiatives to foster team authenticity and engagement. o Finance Immersion: Created visual process maps to identify automation opportunities in revenue

Senior Financial Analyst

EssilorLuxottica • Vollzeit

Jun 2018 - May 2021 • 2 yrs 11 mos

o Managed the $18M After Sales budget and led cost‑saving initiatives, including $203K in packaging reductions. o Delivered monthly variance reports and partnered with Ops, HR, and Engineering to manage labor and operational expenses. o Collaborated with Milan headquarters to deliver capital project milestone reporting and budget‑adherence insights, strengthening strategic alignment and executive visibility. o Partnered with engineering teams to design capital project business cases that demonstrated ROI and aligned with productivity goals, resulting in successful leadership endorsement. o Utilized Oracle Hyperion to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across After Sales and logistics operations, improving financial visibility and alignment with global planning standards. o Partnered with global teams to analyze KPIs and perform reconciliations, enhancing cost transparency and driving operational efficiency across regions.