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Ryan Thompson

Joplin

Summary

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst with expertise in budgeting and variance analysis at Liberty Utilities. Proven ability to enhance operational performance through effective communication and cross-functional collaboration. Intellectually curious professional, delivering actionable insights that support strategic initiatives, and foster organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst/Utility Lead

Liberty Utilities
Joplin
01.2024 - Current
  • Finance business partner for two gas utilities with 122,000 customers and $131M in gross revenue.
  • Provide Regional and Corporate management with monthly and quarterly actuals to budget and forecast variance analysis.
  • Lead monthly cross-functional discussions with departmental leadership across the company to ensure full understanding of monthly business activities and results.
  • Lead annual budget development and forecasting for capital, OPEX, labor, and revenue budgets for entities across two companies in three states, with six jurisdictions.
  • Utility lead in FP&A for commission and rate case data requests, and internal requests for information.
  • Continually monitor operations, analyzed records and metrics to gauge company performance.

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams of SW MO
Joplin
01.2012 - Current
  • Facilitated real estate purchases by reviewing listings, accompanying clients to properties and communicating sale conditions.
  • Negotiated contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms for buyers and sellers.
  • Communicate with each party involved in the real estate purchase process to achieve a smooth, timely transaction.

Regulatory and Rates Analyst

Liberty Utilities
Joplin
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Complete monthly and quarterly compliance reports as required by numerous state commissions for multiple utilities and commodities.
  • Assist in data procurement and verification for filings, rate cases, data requests, and other ad hoc projects, as needed.
  • Assist Rate Case Managers and Directors during rate case preparation and through rate case proceedings.
  • Work with, and build relationships with, other departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Owner

Thompson Development, Co.
Joplin
01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Manage construction projects from planning to finish. Including land acquisition(s).
  • Design, estimate, and build both new construction homes and remodels.
  • Prepare project estimates, agreements, and scope of works for homeowners, investors, property managers, lenders, and/or insurance adjusters throughout the development, building, or renovation process.

Estimator/Office Manager

Thompson Home Care, Inc.
Oronogo
09.2007 - 08.2018
  • Managed building and construction projects from initiation to completion, overseeing estimates, schedules, and accounting.
  • Communicated and negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure feasibility and timely project execution.
  • Prepared and delivered comprehensive scopes of work, estimates, and documentation to lenders, insurance adjusters, and property owners.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Bus. Administration - Finance - Real Estate, Marketing (minor)

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
12-2007

Skills

  • Budgeting and variance analysis
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Microsoft Excel and SAP
  • Autodesk AutoCAD

Timeline

Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst/Utility Lead

Liberty Utilities
01.2024 - Current

Regulatory and Rates Analyst

Liberty Utilities
01.2022 - 01.2024

Owner

Thompson Development, Co.
01.2014 - 01.2023

Real Estate Agent

Keller Williams of SW MO
01.2012 - Current

Estimator/Office Manager

Thompson Home Care, Inc.
09.2007 - 08.2018

Bachelors of Science in Bus. Administration - Finance - Real Estate, Marketing (minor)

University of Arkansas
Ryan Thompson