Ben Shamon

Experience

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  Stifel Financial Corp.

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Enterprise Risk Management Division

  • Quantitative Solutions Intern

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Enterprise Risk Managment Intern

    May 2017 - Aug 2017
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  Lumen Technologies

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  •Provide assistance with the implementation of the migration from 10gig to 100gig peering server capacity•Create a new model updated monthly to be presented to the executive team about the transition • Compiled and analyzed server capacity to optimize the migration to new equipment• Created a two-year migration model that will save $980,000 annually • Executed data shedding on a monthly basis and prepared a PowerPoint presentation with the analyzed information

  • Financial Analyst

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Associate Engineer

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  • Peering Analyst/Audit Intern

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
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  CorePower Yoga

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  • Financial Analyst

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Visa

  Jul 2022 - now

  Finance Business Partner

  Finance Business Partner with a strong focus on aligning VISA's strategic objectives with shareholder and investor financial expectations. I collaborate closely with business stakeholders to develop corporate-wide Budget and Forecast plans, providing analytical and strategic insights to support executive-level decisions.My key responsibilities include:Annual Planning: I am responsible for developing comprehensive business plans, financial goals, and performance metrics for the upcoming fiscal year, ensuring alignment with VISA's strategic objectives.Rolling Forecast: I translate the company's goals, strategies, and targets into quarterly revenue and expense forecasts, helping to drive financial decision-making throughout the year.Financial Reporting: I provide monthly reports on actual financial performance, conducting in-depth investigations into key drivers of variance to support timely forecast updates.Revenue Analysis: I deliver critical analytics and narrative insights into VISA's revenue performance, offering a deep understanding of growth drivers and opportunities.Business Consultation: I prepare business cases, conduct financial modeling and analysis, and provide essential documentation for executive-level business reviews and strategic decision points. I foster cross-functional alignment to support our strategies and forecasts.My financial planning expertise is centered on the Acceptance Solutions Visa Account Updater unit in North America. I collaborate closely with executives and cost center managers in this specific business and region. Furthermore, I engage in productive partnerships with various internal stakeholders, including Corporate Strategy, Treasury, Internal and External Reporting, Sourcing, Controllership, and other global functions. Show less