Thomas Marren
About Thomas Marren
Thomas Marren is a Team Leader in the Core Suite of Reports at Brambles, where he focuses on automating business processes for enhanced financial reporting. He has a diverse background in operations and finance, having worked at notable companies such as Microsoft and Marren Mechanical, Inc.
Current Role at Brambles
Thomas Marren serves as Team Leader for the Core Suite of Reports at Brambles, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on automating business processes to enhance efficiency in financial reporting. He leads the development and production of core financial reports for all regions globally, which include Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Profits and Losses, Revenue, Overheads, Operations, and Logistics. His work is essential in providing accurate and timely financial insights to support decision-making across the organization.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Thomas Marren worked at Microsoft in two capacities. He served as an Operations Specialist from 2014 to 2015 for nine months in Madrid, Spain. Following this role, he was a Delivery Resource Manager from 2015 to 2017, also in Madrid. In these positions, he contributed to operational efficiency and resource management within the organization, gaining valuable experience in a leading technology company.
Background in Operations and Marketing
Before joining Microsoft, Thomas Marren held several roles that contributed to his expertise in operations and marketing. He was an Operations Coordinator at Marren Mechanical, Inc. from 2007 to 2011 in New York, where he managed various operational tasks. He also gained experience as a Marketing & Research Intern at D.F. King & Co. from 2005 to 2006 in New York. Additionally, he worked on the KHI Solar One Project at IMASA as a Project Operations professional from 2013 to 2014 in Upington, South Africa.
Educational Background
Thomas Marren has a strong educational foundation in finance and project management. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from New York University, Stern School of Business, from 2003 to 2007. He then pursued two Master's degrees: one in Renewable Energy from Universidad San Pablo-CEU from 2011 to 2012, and another in International Project Management from ESCP Europe from 2012 to 2013. This diverse educational background supports his current role in financial reporting and analysis.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his current position at Brambles, Thomas Marren utilizes a variety of technical tools to enhance financial reporting. His expertise includes SQL Server, Power BI, Power Query, SAP Analytics Cloud, Excel, SAP Business Warehouse, and Oracle SmartView. These tools enable him to collaborate effectively with regional FP&A teams to improve financial models and enhance month-end analysis through interactive dashboards.