Behnam (Ben) Arjomandi
Lead Business Analyst at Kognitive Marketing- Claim this Profile
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Farhan Zaidi
Collaborating with Ben has truly been a distinct pleasure. Whether I’ve asked for his guidance or support on a project he has consistently gone one step further and assisted beyond expectations. I’ve witnessed firsthand his ability to take the lead and problem solve in stressful situations with decisive action. In addition, he has the ability to critically analyze and provide insight on business operations and internal processes. As a key member of the organization he’s successfully managed the roll-out of numerous company-wide processes that have increased efficiency and productivity across all levels of the business. He is constantly learning and developing, making him an invaluable member to any organization.
Samantha Rinkinen
Ben's exceptional analytical abilities have led to him being in demand for multiple process improvement, financial forecasting and analysis projects at the same time to assist the executive team in their decision making. Ben's methodical detail oriented manner led to the creation of an automatic payroll calculator which revolutionized our payroll processing procedures by reducing calculation time from 5 days to less than 2 hours. The creation and implementation of an online time and attendance system and quality control portal and daily report allowed for greater ability for our sales staff to measure the effectiveness of their staff and to prevent fraud within our company. As I process the payroll for Kognitive Marketing, Ben's innovations have had a direct impact on my job and have made it easier to succeed in my position. Ben is a team player who quietly supports everyone he works with and is an asset to every project he works on, he understands how to vary his message according to his audience and ensures that even the most complex ideas are understood. I would whole heartedly recommend Ben to any employer.
Farhan Zaidi
Collaborating with Ben has truly been a distinct pleasure. Whether I’ve asked for his guidance or support on a project he has consistently gone one step further and assisted beyond expectations. I’ve witnessed firsthand his ability to take the lead and problem solve in stressful situations with decisive action. In addition, he has the ability to critically analyze and provide insight on business operations and internal processes. As a key member of the organization he’s successfully managed the roll-out of numerous company-wide processes that have increased efficiency and productivity across all levels of the business. He is constantly learning and developing, making him an invaluable member to any organization.
Samantha Rinkinen
Ben's exceptional analytical abilities have led to him being in demand for multiple process improvement, financial forecasting and analysis projects at the same time to assist the executive team in their decision making. Ben's methodical detail oriented manner led to the creation of an automatic payroll calculator which revolutionized our payroll processing procedures by reducing calculation time from 5 days to less than 2 hours. The creation and implementation of an online time and attendance system and quality control portal and daily report allowed for greater ability for our sales staff to measure the effectiveness of their staff and to prevent fraud within our company. As I process the payroll for Kognitive Marketing, Ben's innovations have had a direct impact on my job and have made it easier to succeed in my position. Ben is a team player who quietly supports everyone he works with and is an asset to every project he works on, he understands how to vary his message according to his audience and ensures that even the most complex ideas are understood. I would whole heartedly recommend Ben to any employer.
Farhan Zaidi
Collaborating with Ben has truly been a distinct pleasure. Whether I’ve asked for his guidance or support on a project he has consistently gone one step further and assisted beyond expectations. I’ve witnessed firsthand his ability to take the lead and problem solve in stressful situations with decisive action. In addition, he has the ability to critically analyze and provide insight on business operations and internal processes. As a key member of the organization he’s successfully managed the roll-out of numerous company-wide processes that have increased efficiency and productivity across all levels of the business. He is constantly learning and developing, making him an invaluable member to any organization.
Samantha Rinkinen
Ben's exceptional analytical abilities have led to him being in demand for multiple process improvement, financial forecasting and analysis projects at the same time to assist the executive team in their decision making. Ben's methodical detail oriented manner led to the creation of an automatic payroll calculator which revolutionized our payroll processing procedures by reducing calculation time from 5 days to less than 2 hours. The creation and implementation of an online time and attendance system and quality control portal and daily report allowed for greater ability for our sales staff to measure the effectiveness of their staff and to prevent fraud within our company. As I process the payroll for Kognitive Marketing, Ben's innovations have had a direct impact on my job and have made it easier to succeed in my position. Ben is a team player who quietly supports everyone he works with and is an asset to every project he works on, he understands how to vary his message according to his audience and ensures that even the most complex ideas are understood. I would whole heartedly recommend Ben to any employer.
Farhan Zaidi
Collaborating with Ben has truly been a distinct pleasure. Whether I’ve asked for his guidance or support on a project he has consistently gone one step further and assisted beyond expectations. I’ve witnessed firsthand his ability to take the lead and problem solve in stressful situations with decisive action. In addition, he has the ability to critically analyze and provide insight on business operations and internal processes. As a key member of the organization he’s successfully managed the roll-out of numerous company-wide processes that have increased efficiency and productivity across all levels of the business. He is constantly learning and developing, making him an invaluable member to any organization.
Samantha Rinkinen
Ben's exceptional analytical abilities have led to him being in demand for multiple process improvement, financial forecasting and analysis projects at the same time to assist the executive team in their decision making. Ben's methodical detail oriented manner led to the creation of an automatic payroll calculator which revolutionized our payroll processing procedures by reducing calculation time from 5 days to less than 2 hours. The creation and implementation of an online time and attendance system and quality control portal and daily report allowed for greater ability for our sales staff to measure the effectiveness of their staff and to prevent fraud within our company. As I process the payroll for Kognitive Marketing, Ben's innovations have had a direct impact on my job and have made it easier to succeed in my position. Ben is a team player who quietly supports everyone he works with and is an asset to every project he works on, he understands how to vary his message according to his audience and ensures that even the most complex ideas are understood. I would whole heartedly recommend Ben to any employer.
Experience
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Kognitive Marketing
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United Kingdom
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Lead Business Analyst
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Jun 2015 - Present
-Analysis of existing systems and processes in all areas of the company to identify opportunities for improvement -Development of Business Cases, including detailed Financial Modeling, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Analysis, in order to support Executive decision making
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Sales & Commission Analyst
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
Responsibilities: -Calculation of bi-weekly commissions amounts for over 500 salespeople and managers -Calculation and tracking of incentive programs for salespeople and managers -Preparation of bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports for Financial Reporting -Design and analysis of new compensation plans for different positions (in-field to managerial), including advanced Financial Modeling -Preparation and distribution of Compensation Plan documents, including training and… Show more Responsibilities: -Calculation of bi-weekly commissions amounts for over 500 salespeople and managers -Calculation and tracking of incentive programs for salespeople and managers -Preparation of bi-weekly and monthly payroll reports for Financial Reporting -Design and analysis of new compensation plans for different positions (in-field to managerial), including advanced Financial Modeling -Preparation and distribution of Compensation Plan documents, including training and coaching on details of the compensation structure -Analysis of existing systems and processes in all areas of the company to identify opportunities for improvement -Development of Business Cases, including detailed Financial Modeling, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Analysis, in order to support Executive decision making -Regular presentations at Executive meetings in order to obtain support for new projects, as well as to provide updates on the performance of completed projects -Identification of Key Performance Indicators and design of automated tracking and reporting solutions for those KPIs -Providing scheduled reporting for various stakeholders -Providing Ad-hoc sales and financial reporting support for Operations and Finance teams Accomplishments: -Designed new compensation plan for in-field reps in 2014. -Updated compensation plan in 2015 based on analysis and learnings from previous plan. -Redesigned Payroll calculation process to reduce processing errors by 100% -Redesigned data collection and reporting process to reduce payroll errors from 16% to 1% -Designed, developed, tested, and deployed customized Automatic Commissions engine to decrease payroll processing time from 1 week to less than 1 hour -Designed, developed, tested, and deployed customized Corporate Dashboard displaying real-time Operations and Financial performance
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Compensation Analyst (Contract)
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
-Worked through backlog of pay inquiries -Communicated with current and former employees with respect to pay calculation details -Identified opportunities for improvement in existing payroll processing workflow -Analyzed and reconciled transactions between old and new payroll processing systems as well as financials
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Finance Manager
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Aug 2008 - Jun 2013
Responsibilities As a member of the Senior Management team, I managed all aspects of Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and Administration. • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports • Analyze financial and operational performance (financial ratios including inventory analysis) and review with senior management • Perform due diligence and analysis to determine appropriate investments • Implement changes to business processes in consultation with other… Show more Responsibilities As a member of the Senior Management team, I managed all aspects of Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and Administration. • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports • Analyze financial and operational performance (financial ratios including inventory analysis) and review with senior management • Perform due diligence and analysis to determine appropriate investments • Implement changes to business processes in consultation with other senior managers and supervisors • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and banks • Participate in negotiations with vendors and clients along with respective Senior Manager (including international travel to meet with vendors and clients) • Represent company at all regional and international industry trade shows and conferences • Manage company IT systems and ensure appropriate software and hardware is available to meet all business needs Accomplishments: • Managed company finances through 600% growth in revenue over 5 years • Reorganized company structure and staff duties to more efficiently handle increasing workload • Successfully implemented new and more powerful ERP package • Restructured chart of accounts to allow for more accurate reporting and analysis • Hired, trained, and managed 12 new accounting and administrative staff to meet the demands of a growing company • Kept bad debt expense below 0.1% of total revenue • Budgeted and managed financials for construction of 2 new state-of-the-art facilities in Dubai and Afghanistan with combined worth of $7.5 million • Positively represented company by giving presentations at industry conferences in the Middle East and South America Show less Responsibilities As a member of the Senior Management team, I managed all aspects of Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and Administration. • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports • Analyze financial and operational performance (financial ratios including inventory analysis) and review with senior management • Perform due diligence and analysis to determine appropriate investments • Implement changes to business processes in consultation with other… Show more Responsibilities As a member of the Senior Management team, I managed all aspects of Accounting, Finance, Payroll, and Administration. • Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports • Analyze financial and operational performance (financial ratios including inventory analysis) and review with senior management • Perform due diligence and analysis to determine appropriate investments • Implement changes to business processes in consultation with other senior managers and supervisors • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and banks • Participate in negotiations with vendors and clients along with respective Senior Manager (including international travel to meet with vendors and clients) • Represent company at all regional and international industry trade shows and conferences • Manage company IT systems and ensure appropriate software and hardware is available to meet all business needs Accomplishments: • Managed company finances through 600% growth in revenue over 5 years • Reorganized company structure and staff duties to more efficiently handle increasing workload • Successfully implemented new and more powerful ERP package • Restructured chart of accounts to allow for more accurate reporting and analysis • Hired, trained, and managed 12 new accounting and administrative staff to meet the demands of a growing company • Kept bad debt expense below 0.1% of total revenue • Budgeted and managed financials for construction of 2 new state-of-the-art facilities in Dubai and Afghanistan with combined worth of $7.5 million • Positively represented company by giving presentations at industry conferences in the Middle East and South America Show less
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Purdue University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
Teaching Assistant Academic Advisor Research Assistant Teaching Assistant Academic Advisor Research Assistant
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Education
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2006 - 2008
Purdue University
Master of Science, Agricultural Economics -
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Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business & Management -
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