[YOUR FULL NAME]
[City, State] | [Phone Number] | [Email Address] | [LinkedIn Profile URL]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Financial Data Analyst with [X] years of experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and risk analysis. Expert in transforming complex financial data into strategic insights that drive business decisions. Proficient in advanced analytics, financial systems, and regulatory reporting with strong understanding of accounting principles and financial markets.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Financial Analysis: Financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, budget planning, risk assessment
Programming & Tools: SQL, Python, R, VBA, Excel (advanced modeling, macros, Power Query)
Financial Software: SAP, Oracle Financials, QuickBooks, Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet
Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Excel dashboards
Statistical Methods: Regression analysis, time series forecasting, Monte Carlo simulation, sensitivity analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Financial Data Analyst | [Company Name] | [City, State] | [Start Month Year - Present/End Month Year]
- Developed financial forecasting models for [$X] revenue business unit, achieving [percentage] accuracy and enabling proactive budget adjustments that saved [$amount] annually
- Built automated variance analysis dashboards tracking [number] P&L line items, reducing month-end close time by [number] days and improving reporting accuracy
- Analyzed [number] years of transaction data to identify cost reduction opportunities, implementing recommendations that decreased operating expenses by [percentage]
- Created risk assessment models evaluating [risk type] exposure across [portfolio/division], informing hedging strategies that minimized potential losses by [$amount]
- Performed scenario analysis and sensitivity testing for [initiative], quantifying financial impact of [number] strategic options for executive decision-making
- Collaborated with FP&A team to optimize capital allocation across [number] business units, improving return on invested capital by [percentage]
- Conducted competitor financial analysis benchmarking [metrics] against [number] industry peers, identifying performance gaps and growth opportunities

Financial Analyst | [Previous Company Name] | [City, State] | [Start Month Year - End Month Year]
- Prepared monthly financial reports and dashboards for CFO and senior management, highlighting key trends and recommending actions on [$X] budget
- Analyzed pricing strategies across [number] product lines, recommending adjustments that improved gross margin by [percentage] and added [$amount] profit
- Built cash flow forecasting model with [time horizon] visibility, improving working capital management and reducing borrowing costs by [$amount]
- Supported annual budgeting process for [$X] budget, consolidating inputs from [number] departments and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Conducted financial due diligence on [number] potential acquisitions, evaluating financial statements and identifying risks totaling [$amount]
- Automated [number] financial reports using Python and SQL, reducing manual processing time by [hours/week]

EDUCATION
[Degree Name], [Major] | [University Name] | [Graduation Year]
Relevant Coursework: Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis

CERTIFICATIONS
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level [I/II/III] | CFA Institute | [Status/Year]
[Financial Modeling Certification] | [Organization] | [Year]

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Improved forecast accuracy by [percentage] through implementation of advanced statistical models
- Identified financial irregularities totaling [$amount] through detailed variance and trend analysis
- Reduced reporting cycle time by [percentage] through process automation and dashboard development