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Ben Ward

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Strategic Finance Leadership | Forecasting Precision | Financial Modeling
Cary, North Carolina, United States

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  • Premier Research
    Associate Director of Finance
    Premier Research
    Aug 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 7 months)
    • Collaborated with the Consulting leads division to align revenue, budget, and cost forecasting.
    • Developed essential tools for revenue forecasting and internal sales classification reconciliation.
    • Assisted in transitioning company data from NetSuite to Workday, enhancing data management efficiency.
    • Created standardized financial reports for stakeholders and the Board of Directors.
  • THREAD
    Senior Manager, Project Financial Analysis and Revenue Assurance
    THREAD
    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 1 month)
    • Developed SAAS revenue recognition policies to ensure compliance with ASC 606 standards.
    • Aligned revenue recognition and billing policies for THREAD and its acquisitions.
    • Created tools for calculating revenue, project profitability, and cash forecasting.
    • Established SOPs and training procedures to enhance financial acumen across the organization.
  • Parexel
    Manager, CRS Project Finance
    Parexel
    Mar 2019 - Aug 2022 (3 years 6 months)
    • Managed quarterly budgets for major clients, ensuring alignment with project goals.
    • Presented client-facing reviews, fostering strong relationships with top-level stakeholders.
    • Mentored and trained an international team of analysts, enhancing team capabilities.
    • Developed internal reporting and revenue recognition strategies to adapt to evolving company needs.
    • Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis on Client Proposals
  • Parexel
    Principal Finance Business Partner
    Parexel
    Mar 2014 - Mar 2019 (5 years 1 month)
    • Collaborated with Project Leads to accurately forecast and recognize revenue streams.
    • Presented financial insights at client-facing conferences, enhancing portfolio transparency.
    • Trained new Project Leads and analysts on PAREXEL-specific processes, fostering team development.
    • Developed comprehensive reporting for monthly and quarterly client deliverables, ensuring compliance.
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  • University of North Carolina Wilmington
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
    University of North Carolina Wilmington
    May 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years 2 months)
    Worked closely with local businesses and created revenue generating solutions to their financial problems Earned valuable business expertise being exposed to a various business roles and situations.
  • East Carolina University College of Business
    Management, Business
    East Carolina University College of Business
    May 2002 - Jun 2004 (2 years 2 months)