Jacob Hamlin, MSF

Finance Manager with extensive expertise in managing P&Ls, financial analysis, and strategic forecasting within the SAP Applications, Managed Services, and Reseller practices. Proven track record in driving financial performance, optimizing cash flow, and providing senior leadership with actionable insights for informed decision-making. Skilled in overseeing complex financial processes, contract reviews, and budget management for multi-million-dollar projects. • Managed P&Ls for SAP Applications, Managed Services, and Reseller practices, overseeing annual management revenue exceeding $50M. • Reviewed and approved new project contracts and change requests, ensuring alignment with financial goals and project scope. • Delivered detailed monthly and quarterly P&L reports and variance analysis to Senior Management and Practice Leadership, facilitating data-driven decision-making. • Prepared comprehensive medium- and long-term cash flow projections and analyses, optimizing cash management and forecasting accuracy.

As the FP&A resource for The Hackett Group’s ADP Advisory and Hackett Institute practices, I was responsible for overseeing the full P&L, forecasting revenue and costs, and conducting variance analysis to support strategic decision-making and drive growth and profitability. I delivered actionable insights through regular and ad hoc financial reporting, supporting both operational and executive-level initiatives. Additionally, I managed cost forecasting for the U.S. Sales & Marketing team, ensuring accurate budget alignment and proactive cost control. Earlier in my tenure, I supported the ERP, EPM, and Analytics practice, where I conducted unbilled revenue analysis, accrual reviews, and general ledger validation to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Prior to moving into my current role I worked as part of the team that managed the ERP, EPM, and Analytics practice. My responsibilities included unbilled analysis, revenue accrual analysis, and GL validation.

As a Resource Analyst at Jibe Consulting, I played a central role in aligning project delivery with financial and operational goals across the organization. I worked cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, and Practice Leadership to manage resource planning and support project budgeting efforts. • Collaborated with the Sales team to build forecasting reports, tracking upcoming projects and their impact on resource utilization. • Partnered with Project Managers to ensure project resources and budgets remained aligned with original scopes and financial targets. • Provided Practice Directors and senior leadership with real-time visibility into active and pending projects to support data-driven decision-making. • Supported contract reviews and project change requests to maintain financial discipline and ensure project success.

Worked with both undergraduate and graduate students to build a strong understanding of core financial concepts, enabling them to succeed in coursework and exams. Delivered personalized tutoring sessions in both one-on-one and group settings, adapting my approach to accommodate a wide range of learning styles and academic backgrounds. This role refined my ability to communicate complex financial topics clearly and effectively, while also requiring flexibility, patience, and strong interpersonal skills.