Perry Gotzian, Cma
About Perry Gotzian, Cma
Perry Gotzian, CMA, is a Senior FP&A Analyst at Aera Technology in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a diverse background in finance and risk management.
Current Role at Aera Technology
Perry Gotzian is currently employed as a Senior FP&A Analyst at Aera Technology, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, Perry plays a critical part in the financial planning and analysis team, leveraging data to support strategic decision-making. One of Perry’s significant contributions includes leading the development of a comprehensive financial forecasting model which improved the accuracy of revenue predictions by 15%. Additionally, Perry was recognized as the 'Employee of the Quarter' for outstanding performance in Q2 2022.
Previous Experience at Aera Technology
Before his current role, Perry Gotzian worked at Aera Technology as an FP&A Analyst from 2020 to 2021. During this period, he gained essential experience in financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives. His tenure as an FP&A Analyst set a solid foundation for his current responsibilities and paved the way for his subsequent achievements at Aera Technology.
Rotational Analyst at Stryker
Perry Gotzian worked at Stryker in two different capacities as part of a rotational analyst program. From 2019 to 2020, he served as an Inventory Accounting & Finance Analyst in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, he was an FP&A Analyst in New Jersey from 2018 to 2019. This rotational experience provided Perry with a broad understanding of various financial functions and the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Perry Gotzian attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied Business Administration and earned a Bachelor's degree from 2014 to 2018. He also studied on an exchange program at Charles University and the School of Economics in Prague in 2016, focusing on Business Administration for 11 months. His diverse educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business and finance.
Professional Development and Contributions
In addition to his professional roles, Perry Gotzian actively contributes to the finance community. He published an article on the impact of big data analytics in financial planning in a leading industry journal and presented a workshop on advanced Power BI techniques at the 2022 Financial Analysts Conference. Perry also volunteers as a mentor for finance students at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, providing guidance on career development and technical skills.