Alfred Ramirez

Experience

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  Biola University

  Jul 2014 - now

  Forecasting & Budgeting• Facilitated $150M annual budgeting process for 130 budget managers through training, negotiation, and offering data-based insights.• Established revenue forecasting methodology, integrating and consolidating diverse data sets from inter-departmental stakeholders into a single source.• Spearheaded the identification, gathering, and validation of key expense drivers to enhance the accuracy of expense forecasting.• Conducted quarterly variance analysis with six Cabinet members and other senior leaders across campus to ensure healthy budget and cash flow management.Reporting & Dashboards• Designed and maintained collaborative dashboard for senior leadership, assisting in critical $16M strategic reduction decisions.• Constructed a robust model for new program investment equipped with KPI planning, ROI analysis, and cost estimates to facilitate decision-making.• Produced ad hoc business studies and financial models upon request or to proactively investigate strategic opportunities for senior leadership.• Presented findings to senior leadership and made recommendations based on data-driven models.Communication & Collaboration• Achieved a 96% positive satisfaction rating from stakeholders on the annual budgeting process.• Rebuilt trust between the academic area and finance office through consistent communication and mediation between leadership decisions and on-the-ground strategic impact. Show less Financial Analysis & Strategic Management• Managed the tracking of KPIs, lead measures, milestones, and lag measures for all initiatives.• Integrated performance metrics of initiative investments into dashboard for quarterly review by the board.• Partnered with initiative owners to monitor and reconcile planned, actual, forecasted, and estimated costs and revenue, ensuring financial alignment and strategic insight.Investment Management• Collaborated with the finance office to meticulously track endowment funds allocated to resource initiatives, ensuring transparent and efficient fund utilization.• Trained stakeholders in the maintenance and input of financial and performance data for all new investment initiatives.• Analyzed and reported initiative performance trends to help guide investment decisions on existing initiatives.Process Enhancement & Transformation• Championed vision for process improvement and transformative change.• Advised stakeholders on viability of initiative ideas, refinement of strategies for active initiatives.• Conducted ad hoc business studies to identify new investment opportunities and refine current practices. Show less Senior Director of Operations - July 2021 – February 2022Manager of Financial Affairs, Strategy and Communication - August 2019 – June 2021Manager of Strategic Planning and Communication - June 2019 – August 2019Financial Operations• Led the vision for financial stewardship, transparency, and effective budget management.• Oversaw $7M annual budget for 10 departments, 100+ faculty, and 1,000+ students.• Executed budget standardization policy, reallocating savings to critical needs.• Diagnosed and corrected historical budget issues, securing funding for significant departmental needs through strategic financial planning and stakeholder collaboration.• Utilized Tableau dashboards to present financial observations to senior leadership.• Strategically reallocated funding during COVID-19 budget cuts, ensuring financial stability and continued operation.Strategy• Developed and presented budget and forecast for six new program investments to senior leadership and key stakeholders, securing necessary approvals.• Provided strategic financial insights on Dean's leadership team, influencing key decision-making processes and initiatives.• Collaborated with stakeholders on data-driven program investments, initiatives, and budget practices.• Coordinated with marketing to sync on marketing strategies, events, and communication.• Partnered with Advancement for donor development and giving initiatives.General Operations• Oversaw the Lab Manager and resourced streamlined lab operations.• Created automated lab order system, tracking budgets and resources.• Established faculty/staff database and teaching contract system.• Facilitated strategic faculty scheduling and departmental efficiencies.Communication• Maintained consistent branding and communication across all channels.• Fostered marketing collaboration for successful marketing strategies.• Handled School's website edits and Professional Advisory Board communication. Show less Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor - December 2015-June 2019Graduate Admissions Counselor - September 2015-December 2017Temporary Graduate Admissions Counselor - December 2014-September 2015Graduate Counselor Assistant July 2014-December 2014 • Developed recruitment strategies by creating incentives to increase incoming class.• Organized campus visits and tours, providing quality service and representing the university ethos to prospective and current students.• Fostered interdepartmental collaboration to resolve issues regarding student applications, payments, transcripts, tuition, programs, grants, and other admissions related items. Show less

  • FP&A Manager

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Business Strategy Analyst

    Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Director of Operations

    Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor

    Jul 2014 - May 2019