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Thmarves Brooks
Program Finacnial Analysty, Raytheon

Location: Houston, TX United States
Joined: Oct 17th, 2024
About   (request update)
Motivated finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-
functional collaboration. Proven ability to leverage tools such as SAP, APEX, PRISM, and RPlan to enhance cost tracking, cash flow, and financial planning. Recognized for leadership, strategic analysis, and driving efficiency across diverse industries, including defense, rental services, and workforce management.
Education   (request update)
Jackson State University class of 2017
Undergrad Major: Business Administration
Campus Organization:
Kappa Alpha Psi
Jackson State University class of 2021
Grad Major: Finance
Experience
I currently work with Raytheon as Program Finacnial Analysty
I have 12 years of experience working in the Financial Services industry.
Program Financial Analyst | Raytheon
From January 2022 to January 2025 • 3 year(s)
Program Financial Analyst | 01/2022-01/2025 • Managed a portfolio of 5 active program contracts valued at over $50M+, providing cost control, financial reporting, variance analysis, and critical data to key stakeholders for informed decision-making. • Participated in planning cycles (forecasting, AOP, 3-year plan), identifying the trends and opportunities for improving booking, sales, profit and cash flow. And aligning labor, material, and funding assumptions for the Intelligence & Space business unit. • Provided cross-functional team leadership to a group of 5 team members (Program Financial Analysts, Planners, and Reporting Analysts) in performing comprehensive financial analysis, including cost/schedule variance reporting, funding planning, and performance metric analysis. • Directed budgeting and financial analysis for multiple departments, performing forecast updates, variance analysis, and budget realignments, and optimizing resource allocation across the departments. • Oversaw all financial aspects of the contracts, including bookings management, funding allocation, backlog tracking, contract closeout activities, and fund de- obligation. • Prepared monthly Program Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and supporting reports for quarterly General Manager reviews. • Facilitated monthly financial reviews, including expenditure vs. budget variance reports, schedule/cost performance analyses, visual stoplight chart dashboards, and manpower forecasting. • Developed and presented comprehensive quarterly and mid-year Estimate at Completion (EAC) financial review packages, improving DOD customer reporting accuracy. • Accountable for financial metrics including operating income, cash flow, billing, sales, Cost at Completion (CAC), and Profit at Completion (PAC). • Contributed to process improvement projects using Six Sigma and DMAIC principles, including participating in an initiative that focused on improving labor pivot tables, and VLOOKUP charging accuracy and reporting turnaround. • Led a time-saving initiative by designing a labor burn rate tracker using advanced Excel, helping Program Managers monitor cost run rates more effectively. • Tracked CPI/SPI metrics and variance at completion (VAC), conducted root cause analysis, prepared corrective action summaries, and implemented approved baseline modifications utilizing SAP and PRISM-integrated Earned Value tools. • Strengthened proposal efforts through analysis of historical contract performance, discounted cash flow, NPV, and ROI metrics. • Created detailed reports outlining current financial status and future projections based on historical performance metrics.
Assisstant Branch Manager | Enterprise Rent A Car
From January 2020 to December 2021 • 1 year(s)
Assistant Branch Manager | 2021 • Oversaw the daily operations and growth strategy for a regional branch location, leading a team of 8 employees and a fleet of ~100 vehicles, resulting in revenue growth from $1.2M to $1.5M annually. • Accountable for the branch’s operating budget, managing spending, cost controls, and profit margins while creating and executing operational plans that drove sales and marketing initiatives to enhance business growth. • Utilized ERA (Enterprise Rent-A-Car system), proprietary CRM dashboards, Microsoft Excel, and internal tools for scheduling, vehicle tracking, and customer communication. • Proposed and piloted a service readiness checklist for returning vehicles that streamlined turnaround time and improved customer satisfaction, and eventually led to other branches adopting the change. • Performed market and competitive analysis of the local market, developing market growth plans to strengthen relationships with existing customers while identifying and securing new local business partners. • Implemented cost control measures through standardized procedures and comprehensive staff training, significantly reducing operational costs to improve profitability. • Performed daily profit analysis through detailed evaluation of rental revenue, unit costs, and operational expenses, and analyzed monthly and YTD performance metrics with area management to drive revenue growth.
91 B Wheel Vehicle Mechanic | United States Army
From August 2013 to August 2021 • 8 year(s)
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic – 091B | 2013-2019 • Oversaw a 6-person maintenance team (soldiers) in the daily maintenance of $2M in inventory, including wheeled vehicles, trailers, and material handling equipment to ensure mission readiness while maintaining compliance with the US Armed Forces Regulations. • Coordinated vehicle recovery operations and parts distribution, providing technical management and practical training for junior staff to ensure their abilities to complete service orders. • Trained new soldiers on the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment, ensuring they understand SOPs and technical requirements. • Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing emergency repairs by 30%. • Maintained a 100% upkeep rating on all vehicles assigned to me and ensured that all vehicles met or exceeded military requirements
On Site Supervisor | Arrowworkforce Solutions
From January 2020 to January 2021 • 1 year(s)
On-Site Supervisor | 2020-2021 • Responsible for overseeing a team of 15 temporary warehouse associates and fulfillment staff within a ~150K sq ft. 3PL distribution center with ~100 employees fulfilling orders for Pandora Jewelry. • Performed financial analysis utilizing Excel and Tableau, including analyzing payroll vs. billed hours, margin performance by role, and timecard compliance to ensure profitability. • Designed and managed shift schedules, optimizing the allocation of labor by adjusting shift plans during peak season, achieving productivity rates and fulfillment goals. • Maintained detailed documentation of work activities, timekeeping/tracking, and material usage utilizing Kronos, Excel, and an internal Warehouse Management System (WMS). • Created insightful reports on workforce metrics, including attendance, turnover, incidents, and coaching outcomes, and produced detailed performance analytics reports for internal leadership and client review. • Prepared daily recruitment analysis reports that track employment measurements and sales rates. • Led Recruitment, screening, arrangement, preparing, training, advising and worker relations from agreement and unexpected labor force of 25+ representatives across numerous locations at PFS Pandora.
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