Peter J. Bedard, Finance Expert in Miami, FL, United States
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Peter J. Bedard

Verified Expert  in Finance

Finance Expert

Location
Miami, FL, United States
Toptal Member Since
January 1, 2020

Peter has built financial models as well as economic analyses for several multi-billion dollar government programs and managed 8-person finance teams. A veteran of prominent consulting firms like Booz Allen, Peter has also worked at specialized boutique companies. He enjoys working with startups and established firms in a wide variety of industries to help fulfill their financial needs, optimize decision making, and plan for the future.

Investment AnalysisFinancial ModelingBudgetingInvestment BankingDerivativesCorporate FinanceEquity ResearchValuationChartered Financial Analyst (CFA)Market ResearchDue DiligencePrivate EquityFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Real EstateEconometrics

Career Highlights

Senior Analyst
Regulus Group
Senior Manager, Build FP&A
DXC Technology
Senior Economist
Booz Allen Hamilton

Education Highlights

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree
New York University
Bachelor's Degree
American University

Certification Highlights

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA Institute

Case Studies

Work Experience

Independent Consultant

2018 - PRESENT
Freelance
  • Completed equity research reports on firms in the aerospace, defense, and oil and gas sectors in support of a US-based hedge fund with a focus on balance sheet risk related to the global COVID-19 downturn.
  • Built a detailed private equity real estate fund model to aid capital raising efforts to launch an entertainment complex in the southern U.S.
  • Developed an Excel program to track and improve sales KPIs for a large-cap global industrial goods firm.
  • Led a comprehensive market research effort for more than 20 emerging sectors to aid in the launch of an open-source innovation and product management ecosystem.
  • Completed a comprehensive economics briefing for a wealth management firm, including a complete Excel model and instructions for replicating the briefing every quarter.
Focus areas: Oil & Gas, Aerospace & Defense, Real Estate, Private Equity, Microsoft Excel, Equity Research, Financial Modeling, Market Research, Excel VBA, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, Alternative Investments, Equity Research Analysis

Senior Analyst

2018 - PRESENT
Regulus Group
  • Led an interagency team in conducting financial analysis, valuation, operations research, scenario modeling, forecasting, cost/benefit analysis, and risk management activities for a multi-billion dollar aviation systems program.
  • Developed and validated valuation and revenue forecasting models using data analytics, stochastic modeling, and multivariate regression.
  • Conducted project management initiatives for senior leaders and external customers, which included strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, resource allocation, and performance reporting.
  • Performed investment analyses that supported facility upgrades and information technology (IT) capital investments.
  • Conducted feasibility analysis for federal systems acquisitions.
Focus areas: Risk Models, Business Cases, Operations Research, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Valuation, Costing, Investment Analysis, Due Diligence

Senior Manager, Build FP&A

2019 - 2020
DXC Technology
  • Led budgeting and forecasting activities for the build team, with an annual budget of $1.8 billion.
  • Conducted monthly operations reviews and prepared analysis of business drivers for CFO, reducing total labor hours and improving deliverable quality.
  • Conducted quarterly cost forecast validation and identifying risks and opportunities, enabling cost savings to come in below target.
  • Collaborated on strategic alternatives analysis for divestment of non-core offerings.
  • Provided ad-hoc analytical support as needed for quarterly segment reporting, headcount analysis, and other actions as needed.
Focus areas: Strategic Planning & Execution, Divestitures, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Senior Economist

2010 - 2018
Booz Allen Hamilton
  • Served as the project manager, leading economic modeling and due diligence efforts in support of a $350 million annual defense and global health program; presented economic and financial findings to senior client leaders, including the Department of Defense, civilians, and flag officers.
  • Developed and validated complex Excel models to forecast future cash flows for client acquisitions, allowing clients to establish and defend spending plans.
  • Served as the subject matter expert for the economic analysis of Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the former Soviet Union, and Africa.
  • Led the economic forecasting and program analysis for the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, resulting in $150+ million in cost savings for the agency-client as well as taxpayers.
  • Mentored a team of analysts by coordinating work plans, developing training materials for new hires, and peer-reviewing team products to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Focus areas: Excel Modeling, Costing, Emerging Markets, Foreign Exchange, Financial Modeling, Excel VBA, Alternative Investments

Financial Analyst

2009 - 2010
BAE Systems
  • Collaborated on life-cycle cost estimating, cost analysis, economic analysis, and business case analysis in support of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Investment Planning and Analysis group.
  • Quantified project value by forecasting future cash flows and computing net present value (NPV), enabling clients to establish NextGen air traffic control investment priorities at various stages of the acquisition cycle.
  • Evaluated cost-benefit tradeoffs for projects and communicated findings with clients.
Focus areas: Investment Analysis
2016 - 2018

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Economics

New York University - New York, NY

2005 - 2008

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

American University - Washington, DC

SEPTEMBER 2017 - PRESENT

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

CFA Institute

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