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Shawna Parker

Regina

Summary

Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 13 years of problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager, Accounting & Business Analysis CRC

FCL
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Streamlined internal processes for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Sr Financial Analyst

Cenovus Energy
10.2011 - 03.2023
  • Built margin analysis to assist management and marketing in determining if potential raw material purchases were higher than potential sales.
  • Gathered data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify value in inventory and determine Profitability by product for the Upgrader
  • Co-ordinate Ethanol and Upgrader revenue, profitability and expense forecasts and long range plans.
  • Reported, forecasted and analyzed capital and expense AFE portfolio through implementation of Project reporting process for all Canadian Manufacturing business units.
  • Used relevant financial technology to generate reports tailored to provide monthly detailed cost reports by area within the Upgrader.
  • Trained new analysts on monthly financial reporting, revenue and cost analysis and corporate capitalization policies.

Accountant

MNP
05.2009 - 10.2011


  • Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.

Education

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB

Skills

  • Business Forecasting
  • Report Preparation and Presentation
  • Advanced Financial Analysis
  • Consolidation Reporting
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Monthly Close, Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Staff Training and Development

Certification

  • CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant

Timeline

Senior Manager, Accounting & Business Analysis CRC

FCL
03.2023 - Current

Sr Financial Analyst

Cenovus Energy
10.2011 - 03.2023

Accountant

MNP
05.2009 - 10.2011

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting

University of Calgary
Shawna Parker