Chris Swanson

4325 Windswept Ln
Grapevine, TX 76051
(817) 247-4755
Swanson.chris1985@gmail.com
Profile Seeking an opportunity to grow my finance career. Experienced finance
professional proficient in financial management, modeling, planning, forecasting,
accounting, and has leadership experience. Strong analytical background with
emphasis on supporting strategic key decision makers.

Proficiencies SAP Business Warehouse (SAP BW), Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office,
Cost Management, Organization Skills, Financial Metrics, Business Performance
Management, Business Knowledge, Ad Hoc Analysis, Financial Statements
Analysis

Experience Accenture, LLP May 2012-Present

Strategic Planning and Analysis Manager, Dallas August 2021-Present

 Participate in global revenue forecasting for Accenture
 Provide detailed analysis around revenue trends, backlog analytics, bookings
conversion, FX, revenue positioning and future fiscal year planning
 Quarterly, work directly with senior finance executives and our CFO to analyze and
prepare for earnings release. Ensure the accuracy of results, prepare materials for
earnings release.

FP&A, Client Group Finance Lead, Dallas September 2017-August 2021

 Finance Lead for our Financial Services – South Practice ($800M+ annual revenue)
 Ensure accuracy of our financial results on a monthly/quarterly basis
 Provide a wide range of analysis including but not limited to backlog analytics,
pipeline, working capital, YoY growth, sequential growth, profitability trends, etc.
 Led finance discussions on weekly leadership calls
 Provide detailed analysis and commentary on monthly results
 Owned Quarterly & Annual forecasting end-to-end

Commercial Director, Dallas/San Diego February 2019-February 2020

 Helped institute operational rigor on a high growth, newly qualified Diamond client
 Defined and implemented new processes around financial operations including but
not limited to pricing, booking, forecasting, risk assessments and monthly reviews
 Worked alongside contract management to streamline contracting and remove
bottlenecks on both our side, and directly on the client side

FP&A, FBM Advisor, Dallas May 2014-February 2020

 Help run Month/Quarter end close activities
 Provide detailed analysis of backlog, pipeline and working capital monthly
 Assist with quarterly forecasting

FP&A, Client Financial Management, Dallas May 2012-May 2014

Marsh & Mclennan January 2009-May 2012

Education Texas Tech University Graduated December 2008

 Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance