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Brooke LeBleu
Financial Analyst

Accomplished Financial Analyst with passion for leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance financial strategy. Highly skilled in designing and generating precise financial reports that drive data-informed decision-making at the senior leadership level. Adept at utilizing advanced Excel functions and ERP systems to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and ensure data accuracy. Curious and lifelong learner, going beyond numbers to understand all aspects of business operations and delivering insights that drive growth. Known for collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing financial processes, and managing complex budgets with accuracy and strategic foresight.

Skills

KPI Development & Reporting

Process Improvement & Automation

Revenue & Expense Tracking

Financial Statement Analysis

Financial Modeling & Analysis

Budget Planning & Forecasting

Variance Analysis & Reporting

Cost Estimation & Pricing Analysis

Contract & Grant Administration
Data-driven Decision Making
Audit Support & Compliance 
Database Management
 

Gentex Corp., Simpson, PA

Lead Financial Analyst

2023 — Present

Design and generate detailed reports to track engineering project budgets, expenditures, procurements, and projections, fostering analysis of performance and progress. Conduct comprehensive financial analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual results; create reports summarizing variances between budget, forecast, and actuals for senior leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure precision in financial data and reporting processes. Implement business process improvements, boosting speed and accuracy of the monthly close process. Manage external audit requests by providing necessary documents and explanations to ensure compliance with regulations. Build relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels to effectively communicate analysis results.

  • Administered annual revenue budget of $13M–$18M, ensuring financial accuracy, strategic allocation, and compliance with organizational objectives.
  • Leveraged advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and macros, to optimize data entry and analysis tasks efficiently.
  • Supervised and mentored junior team members, successfully onboarding new analyst to advance team capabilities.

Gentex Corp., Simpson, PA

Senior Financial Analyst | Financial Analyst

2018 —2023

Delivered comprehensive financial analyses to guide strategic decision-making. Developed and maintained complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning. Engaged with cross-functional teams to provide insights and ensure alignment between financial performance and strategic goals. Enhanced data accuracy and reporting efficiency through continual process improvements.

  • Earned promotion from Financial Analyst to Senior Financial Analyst within two years, recognizing strong financial acumen, analytical expertise, and contributions to budget management and process improvements.
  • Enhanced cost estimation accuracy for engineering R&D RFPs by redesigning an Excel model, leading to increased revenue capture on firm fixed-price contracts.
  • Increased efficiency of monthly close process, resulting in faster report generation and analysis.

Professional Experience

BCF Solutions Inc., Huntsville, AL

Cost Analyst

2017 —2018

Developed cost estimates using engineering inputs, historical analogies, and parametric estimating relationships for vendor and subcontractor selection. Conducted financial feasibility evaluations through sensitivity analysis of proposed projects. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in cost projections and reporting. Provided financial insights to aid strategic decision-making.

  • Strengthened financial decision-making for Missile Defense Agency’s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense program by contributing advanced cost estimation and analysis within Ground Systems Project Office.

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