Matt S Farwick

PROFILE SUMMARY

More than ten years in the world of finance of financial planning, reporting and analysis while demonstrating the unique ability to problem solve, work efficiently, find solutions, simplify and streamline processes. Able to see the big picture, communicate at all business levels and take swift action. Quick and continuous learner who always strives to expand upon knowledge base.

EXPERIENCE

**Financial Analyst/Consultant, CapAcuity                                                                                    **Oct 2017 - Present

o  Key player in financial company startup

o  Strategize key acquisitions of company and payment schedules best suited for long term value

o  Forecast cash flows, P&Ls and headcounts for best possible outcome

o  Created database for business to build off of by VBA coding macros 

o  Created template for automation of advanced investment analytics for new and existing client investment menus via VBA coding cutting down analytic process from over a week to a few seconds

o  Perform valuation analysis and integration for asset acquisition on M&A deal to help scale our venture

o  Perform asset liability management (ALM) for clients by creating monthly packages

Financial Analyst, INTL FCStone Oct 2015 - May 2017

o  Led development and use of international templates and custom reports for simplified reconciliation and variance analysis

o  Daily reconciliation of all accounts

o  Analyzed and forecasted key financial indicators such as liquidity, margin and foreign currency exposure

o  Developed new bank fee methodology which saved over $.5M

o  Liaison between all parties to ensure clear understanding of financial processes

o  Report P&L, AR/AP, Position Tracking (Trade vs Settlement Date) and Cash Flows to appropriate parties

o  Ad hoc analysis conducted based on the needs of a project or upon manager’s request

Financial Analyst, Kevan Spear, CPA Nov 2010 - Oct 2015

o  Prepped financial records and included into system which enabled automated reports for review

o  Assisted in business strategy based on business metrics and trends

o  Identified theft in a company through record review and interviews

o  Responsible for forecasting trends, creating budgets and operating plans

o  Created reports for accountant to review (Cash Flows, P&L, Balance Sheet)

o  Ad hoc reports created to analyze specific business needs

Securities Operations Specialist, US Bank                                                                            Sep 2008 - Oct 2010

o  Accurately cleared trades for bank in excess of $40M

o  Audit financial documents

o  Managed the process to allocate assets into the vault as well as withdraw paid off securities

o  Managed bearer bonds process fulfillment

o  Led the research and identification of lost securities recovering over $20M

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Finance, University of South Florida (3.4/4.0 GPA)                      May 2008

Series 99 Certification, Operations Professional                                                           Oct 2015

**Lean Six Sigma                                                                                                                                      **In Progress

SKILLS

Computer Skills

o  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

o  Bloomberg Terminal

o  QuickBooks

o  SQL

o  Salesforce

o  HTML Coding (Basic & ongoing)

o  VBA

o  Morningstar Direct

INVOLVEMENT

Co-Captain of high school Wrestling Team                                                                          2000 - 2004

College Rugby                                                                                                                                   2006 - 2007

EMT with ER & Ambulance                                                                                                                         2011 - 2015