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I am Ethan Kleinberg, a finance professional with a combined 2.5 years of experience in the field.
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Professional Background & Education
Full Time
General Mills Canada
Fiduciary Responsibility – Governance and Management
Lead strategic analysis in stewarding control over subsequent cash flow of sales activities surpassing $200M CAD
Partner with sales to financially assess initiatives relative to strategic business objectives ranging from $100K to upwards of $500K CAD
Assist in audits and financial reviews, providing documentation and analysis to support audit procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Business Strategy & Performance – Financial Leadership
Leverage Excel VBA Macros to develop profitability analysis models, providing accurate projections and insights for customer negotiations and decision making
Monitor P&L execution and performance to drive forward looking action with focus on 80/20 rule
Lead the establishment of a structured customer review process, reporting KPI’s and factors driving change, to senior leadership
September 2022 - Present
Sales Financial Analyst
Co-op
January 2021 - April 2021
Strategic Revenue Management Financial Analyst
April 2020 - August 2020
Supply Chain Financial Analyst
Co-op
Strengthen financial efficiencies in executing SRM strategies related to pricing initiatives exceeding $850M CAD
Conduct post-pricing implementation analysis to measure pricing effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
Collaborate with cross functional teams, including sales, marketing, and product development, to develop revenue optimization strategies
Develop financial models to evaluate the impact of supply chain initiatives such as outsourcing decisions, capital investments, and process improvements
Assess financial risks associated with supply chain activities during the COVID-19 lockdown, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and protect financial interests
Collaborate with procurement teams to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and optimize vendor relationships to achieve cost savings and improve financial outcomes
Co-op
ATS Corporation
Finance Modeling & Valuation
Developed financial models (DCF and CCA), to support negations and pricingstrategies in M&A transactions valued from $50M to $100M CAD
September 2022 - Present
M&A Analyst
Risk Assessment
Evaluate risk factors such as market volatility, industry trends, competitive dynamics, and macroeconomic conditions to assess the potential impact on deal outcomes and recommend risk mitigation strategies to senior management.
Market Research
Analyzed industry trends, competitive landscapes, and financial performance of acquisition targets, providing insights to support decision-making processes
Presentation and Reporting
Prepare presentations, reports, and investment memoranda to communicate findings, recommendations, and financial analysis to senior management, stakeholders, and potential investors
Relationship Management
Build and maintain relationships with external advisors, investment bankers, legal counsel, and other stakeholders involved in M&A transactions, fostering a network of trusted partners to support deal execution.
Seasonal
AAA Home Services
Develop and implement customer acquisition strategies to drive growth and meet sales targets upwards of $250K CAD
Establish partnerships with external organizations to expand reach and acquire new customers
Optimize conversion funnels and user journeys to improve acquisition and annual retention rates
Facilitated the sale of the business, transferring client contacts and assets to a strategic competitor in an amicable transaction
September 2017 - April 2022
Founding Partner Customer Acquisitions
Education
Wilfrid Laurier University
International Business Major, Economics Minor
Bachelor of Business Administration
Honours with Co-operative Education
September 2018 - August 2022
Cumulative GPA: 10/12 (3.7/4.0)
Relevant Courses:
International Finance & Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Supply Chain Management
Global Marketing Management
Business Decision Models
Operations Management
Information Management Systems
Macro/Micro Economics
Business Policy
Extra Curricular:
Students Offering Support - Tutor
Laurier Real Estate Club - Member
Canadian Cancer Society - Event Coordinator
Intramural Ball/Ice Hockey - Organizer