Jillian Desroches
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis
Professional Overview
Jillian Desroches is an accomplished financial planning and analysis professional with over 10 years of diverse experience across various industries. As the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at NextCare, she is responsible for driving the company's strategic financial decision-making, budgeting and forecasting processes, and financial reporting.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at NextCare, Jillian oversees a team of financial analysts and is responsible for developing and implementing the company's financial planning and analysis strategies. In this role, she has streamlined the financial reporting processes, improved budget accuracy by 15%, and provided valuable insights to the executive team to support key business decisions.
Career Progression
Prior to joining NextCare, Jillian held senior financial analyst roles at Cadence Education and Clarivate, where she gained extensive experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. She began her career as a staff accountant and junior financial analyst at Grand Circle Corporation and Gateways Community Services, respectively, where she honed her skills in financial reporting, inventory management, and process optimization.
Academic Background
Jillian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona, where she graduated with honors and was recognized for her academic excellence.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting and data analysis
- Financial modeling and process improvement
- Leadership and team management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Professional Impact
During her time at Cadence Education, Jillian spearheaded the implementation of a new financial forecasting model that improved the accuracy of the company's financial projections by 20%. At Clarivate, she played a key role in streamlining the global financial reporting processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in reporting cycle time.
Conclusion
With a proven track record of success in financial planning and analysis, Jillian Desroches is a valuable asset to the NextCare team. Her expertise in financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, and process optimization, combined with her strong leadership and collaborative skills, make her well-positioned to continue driving financial excellence and contributing to the company's strategic growth.
