CONNOR MIZE
FIRESTONE
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven finance professional with over 9 years of comprehensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Proven track record of driving financial excellence through strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and insightful analysis. In-depth technical experience with MS Office, SAP, Hyperion, Tableau, Alteryx, and Google Suite.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FERC Rate Analyst III
Tri-State Generation & Transmission
12.2024 - Current
- Developed improvements to the Cost of Service model to create the annual budget, improving workflows and processes ultimately increasing efficiency by 48%
- Establish and maintain complex financial models to analyze FERC-regulated transmission and generation rates, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Analyze revenue requirements, transmission tariffs, and wholesale power contracts to optimize cost recovery and rate structures
- Support long-term financial planning by evaluating the impacts of capital investments, cost allocations, and rate adjustments
- Collaborate with internal departments, legal teams, and external consultants to support regulatory filings, audits, and rate case proceedings
Sr. Financial Analyst, Rates Analyst
Lockheed Martin
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Led the overhaul of financial rates models, improving accuracy by 18% and reducing forecasting error by 23%, which enhanced decision-making for pricing strategies
- Implemented advanced data analytics techniques, uncovering cost inefficiencies that reduced rate discrepancies by 12% and positively impacted the organization by $530 million
- Developed a comprehensive financial rates database, streamlining data retrieval and analysis, resulting in a 36% reduction in project turnaround time
Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A, Contractual Finance
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Achieved a 99% accuracy rate in monthly budget analysis and annual expense forecasting on a budget amounting to $10M per year, showcasing an elite level of precision
- Pioneered cost-saving initiatives resulting in a remarkable 104% reduction in write-off expenses, equating to over $500K in savings over three years
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk management framework, reducing financial exposure by 93% and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Financial Analyst, FP&A, Contractual Finance
Lockheed Martin
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Masterfully built financial models from scratch and converted them into tableau within the first 3 months, slashing reporting and analysis time by 78%
- Engineered a budget model that streamlined financial insight and administered forecasting, optimizing budget targets by 68%
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies, eliminating over $200K in financial risks
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
OrthoFi
03.2019 - 10.2019
Budget Analyst
Adams 12 - 5 Star Schools
08.2018 - 03.2019
Budget Analyst I
Colorado Department of Transportation
02.2018 - 08.2018
Financial Analyst Contractor
Earthbound Farm
06.2017 - 09.2017
Accounting Intern
Hunter Douglas
06.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Science - Finance
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Lowell, MA07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO07-2017
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data evaluation
- Financial management
- Analytical mindset
- Financial and operational reporting
- Statistical Modeling
Certification
- Data Analytics Certification, Cornell University
- Data Science with SQL and Tableau Certificate, Cornell University
Timeline
FERC Rate Analyst III
Tri-State Generation & Transmission
12.2024 - Current
Sr. Financial Analyst, Rates Analyst
Lockheed Martin
01.2024 - 12.2024
Sr. Financial Analyst, FP&A, Contractual Finance
Lockheed Martin
05.2021 - 01.2024
Financial Analyst, FP&A, Contractual Finance
Lockheed Martin
10.2019 - 05.2021
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
OrthoFi
03.2019 - 10.2019
Budget Analyst
Adams 12 - 5 Star Schools
08.2018 - 03.2019
Budget Analyst I
Colorado Department of Transportation
02.2018 - 08.2018
Financial Analyst Contractor
Earthbound Farm
06.2017 - 09.2017
Accounting Intern
Hunter Douglas
06.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Finance
University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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