Robert Hernandez
About Robert Hernandez
Robert Hernandez serves as the Senior Director of Corporate FP&A at Kong Inc. in Los Angeles, California, bringing extensive experience in financial planning and analysis from his previous roles at Cornerstone OnDemand and Stanford University.
Work at Kong
Robert Hernandez has been serving as the Senior Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Kong Inc. since 2022. He is based in Los Angeles, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis functions, contributing to the company's strategic financial objectives.
Previous Experience at Cornerstone OnDemand
Prior to his current position, Hernandez held multiple roles at Cornerstone OnDemand. He worked as a Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2013, then progressed to Senior Financial Analyst from 2013 to 2014. He continued to advance within the company, serving as Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2014 to 2016, and later as Senior Manager from 2016 to 2017. Hernandez was promoted to Associate Director of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2017 to 2019, and then to Director from 2019 to 2021. His final role at Cornerstone OnDemand was Senior Director of Corporate FP&A from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Hernandez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (Honors) and Economics from Stanford University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He also completed his high school education at Faith Baptist High School, graduating as Valedictorian. His expertise includes proficiency in financial tools such as NetSuite, Anaplan, and Salesforce.com, as well as skills in statistical analysis, including multiple regression analysis and data collection.
Research Experience at Stanford University
In addition to his financial roles, Hernandez worked at Stanford University as a Research Assistant in the Political Science department from 2004 to 2005. He also served as an Administrative Assistant at the Meyer Library from 2002 to 2003. These positions provided him with experience in research methodologies and administrative support within an academic setting.
Business Writing and Strategic Analysis Skills
Hernandez possesses strong business writing skills, which include creating business plans and management presentations. He has experience conducting strategic analysis and market research, contributing to informed decision-making processes in his roles. His analytical skills support his work in financial planning and analysis, enabling effective communication of complex financial information.