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HAMADOUN CISSE
Phone : 404-345-6636 • E-mail : Hamadoun@hotmail.com
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FINANCIAL ANALYST / COST ANALYST
SUMMARY:
 8+ years of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and data management experience
 Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with attention to details
 Specialized in cost management, project budgeting, financial reporting, data management
variance analysis and ad-hoc reports
 Management Skills: Strategic planning, leadership and management of team projects,
consulting missions in business administration, cost control
 Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Forecaster, SAP, UI Planner, Crystal Reports
 Bilingual: English-French, North Slope Alaska Experience
 Experienced with GAAP.
EDUCATION:
 Masters of Business Administration – Accounting and Finance,Florida Institute of Technology,
Melbourne, Florida, 2011
 Bachelor of Sciences, Finance and Management,DeVry University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2008.
EXPERIENCES
FINANCIAL ANALYST-The Southern Company Services (Contractor), Atlanta, Georgia (Mar 2016 to Jul 2016)
 Assist in the AGL and PowerSecure acquisition/transition and merger process for the
accounting and budget department.
 Utilize systems to access data, analyze trends and produce reports
 Review and prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly analysis and reports along with action plans
 Prepare tracking reports to measure the performance of initiatives.
 Prepare periodic forecasts
 Assist with the automation of the weekly operations reporting process
 Serve as subject matter expert on cross-functional teams
 System/Report Maintenance – maintain pivot tables and reports to ensure accuracy
 Perform ad hoc analysis as requested to support management’s decision
FINANCIAL ANALYST–Swift Worldwide Resources (Contracted to ConocoPhillips), Anchorage,Alaska (Sep
2012-Oct 2015)
 Developing detailed understanding of the business and associated work processes, budgeting
and cost tracking processes (LRP, 0+12, 4+8, 8+4 and 12+0 phases)
 Inventory management - purchasing material for several projects, track inventory usage and
process, evaluate added value and cost saving opportunities
 Work with various contractors to provide timely and accurate financial invoicing and
reporting
 Investigate and report anomalies, correct them if necessary
 Ensure costs are charged to the correct PMO’s, WBS, and Cost Centers

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 Provide periodic workforce training (classroom and individual) on correct time writing and
cost center usage
 Close PMO/WBS at project end. Budget, track and coordinate various projects at the same
time
 Provide budget forecasting and analysis for capital expenditures (based on LRP and forecasts)
 Perform data extraction and analysis, prepare and present monthly BSR, provide periodic
trending updates to budget owners
 Update budget trackers/graphs for various cost centers on a monthly basis and suggest cost
saving opportunities.
BUDGET ANALYST - Hope Community Resources- Anchorage,Alaska (Dec 2009 – Mar 2012)
 Prepare/Analyze monthly and yearly department budgeting and accounting reports
 Adjusting, managing and tracking corporate budgeting
 Creating financial models
 Analyze historical and projected financial statements/trends
 Participating in investment/financial decisions
 Preparing management meetings and participate in BSR meetings.
 Assessing business and investment risks.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - SunTrust Bank- Atlanta, Georgia (Feb 2005- Dec 2008)
 In charge of complex accounts, respond promptly to customer’s inquiries electronically or on
the phone
 Setting-up electronic banking
 Identifying investment opportunities
 Opening new accounts, processing credit and loan applications
 Design applicable strategies for new accounts and promote account’s marketing
 Analyze customer spending trends, upsell new financial products.