Finance analyst resume example
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Summary
Finance graduate with internship experience organising transaction data and supporting variance analysis. Uses spreadsheets to reconcile records, check assumptions and communicate the limits of an analysis before it informs a decision.
EXPERIENCE
Finance Intern
[Internship employer] — [City, Province]
[Start date] to [End date or Present]
- Reconciled a monthly expense extract against source records and listed unmatched entries for the analyst to review.
- Built a spreadsheet summary comparing actual spending with the approved budget by cost category.
- Checked formulas and recorded assumptions so a colleague could reproduce the analysis.
- Prepared charts and a short commentary explaining the largest movements without treating estimates as confirmed results.
Skills
Excel and spreadsheet checks · Variance analysis · Data reconciliation · Financial reporting support
Education
[Actual finance, accounting or related degree] — [Institution]
[Graduation date or expected completion]