Struggled with basic budget tracking, relied heavily on others for financial decisions, felt overwhelmed by project cost analysis and reporting requirements.

Now leads financial planning for .3M projects, presents confidently to executive teams, and mentors other professionals in budget management techniques.

Limited understanding of financial forecasting, difficulty interpreting cost reports, avoided taking on projects with complex budget requirements.

Manages budget variance analysis for multiple departments, creates detailed financial projections, and serves as go-to person for budget optimization strategies.

Basic administrative tasks, limited exposure to financial planning, uncertain about career progression in finance-related roles.

Develops comprehensive budget frameworks, conducts financial risk assessments, and leads training sessions for new team members on planning methodologies.