Jared Harnish
Verified Expert in Finance
Finance Expert
Carmel, IN, United States
Toptal member since September 21, 2020
Jared is a CFA, finance leader, and trusted business partner with over a decade of experience. He excels in FP&A, financial modeling for DCF and M&A, valuation, variance analysis, and strategic direction. Jared has worked with companies from startups to Fortune 30 in industries ranging from manufacturing to tech to healthcare. In one project, he created a financial model that improved the forecast accuracy of a $300 million business by 35%. Jared also has an MBA from a top-20 business school.
Education Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Expertise
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
- Budgeting
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Revenue & Expense Projections
- Strategic Planning
- Valuation
Work Experience
FP&A Director
A10
- Designed, implemented, and led the inaugural strategic planning process, identifying key initiatives to capitalize on market trends and sustain double-digit revenue growth.
- Led monthly forecasting process, annual planning process, development of quarterly board of directors material, and overall financial direction for the company.
- Built, supervised, and enabled a global finance team located in the USA, Canada, and the UK.
Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Elevance Health
- Led the annual and strategic planning processes for a $10 billion diversified business group, including financial analysis and identifying opportunities, risks, critical success assumptions, and mitigation strategies.
- Performed ad hoc analyses, including robust modeling and reporting, to facilitate executive-level decision-making.
- Provided financial leadership, decision support, and strategic direction for nine businesses within the diversified business group.
Finance Director
Belden
- Managed all financial aspects within a $250 million global industrial networking business. This included forecasting, general ledger accounting, business planning, market analysis, and capital spending.
- Led the valuation process and due diligence of a $30 million European-based technology company.
- Managed and enabled the global finance and accounting team of eight located in Germany and the US.
Finance Manager
Belden
- Developed and implemented a granular product level revenue and cost of sales forecasting model that improved forecast accuracy by 35%.
- Assisted in the preparation of a three-year strategic plan by analyzing key market trends, potential capital investments, and other commercial initiatives.
- Prepared an M&A model of a $125 million private fiber optic solutions company.
Finance Leadership Development Program
Belden
- Designed and implemented foreign exchange models and a market growth rate model.
- Streamlined forecasting processes, daily financial reports, and expense tracking, which increased the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
- Developed an M&A model of a $75 million public fiber optic cable and connectivity manufacturing firm.
- Calculated and posted accruals, amortization expense for prepaid accounts, and other journal entries exceeding $2 million each month.
Education
MBA in Business Leadership and Strategy
University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business - Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Indiana University, Kelley School of Business - Bloomington, Indiana
Certifications
CFA
CFA Institute
Skills
Finance
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Modeling, Financial Management, P&L Forecasting, Operating Expenses (OPEX), Three-statement Modeling, Finance Strategy, DCF Valuation, Valuation, Personal Finance, Budgeting, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Financial Reporting, Balance Sheets, Capital Budgeting, Revenue & Expense Projections, M&A (Buy-side), Accounting, Project Finance, Capital Structuring, Private Equity, Forecasting
Geographic Expertise
United States
Industry Expertise
Industrial & Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Healthcare
Output Software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
Data & Analysis Software
Hyperion
Other
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Financial Forecasting, Sales Forecasting, Trend Forecasting, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, IT Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Finance, Strategy, Leveraged Buyout (LBO), Product Line Analysis, Leadership, Economics, Consulting, Business, Investments, Inventory
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