Matthew Isch
About Matthew Isch
Matthew Isch is the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Viking Cruises, with extensive experience in financial modeling, data visualization, and variance analysis.
Company
Matthew Isch is currently employed at Viking Cruises, where he holds the position of Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. He has a longstanding relationship with the company, having worked there in various capacities since 2008.
Title
As a Manager in Financial Planning & Analysis at Viking Cruises, Matthew Isch is responsible for overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes. He employs various financial models and data visualization techniques to enhance executive reporting and strategic decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Isch earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He has expertise in financial planning, data visualization, SQL, SSRS, VBA, and is actively learning Python to further develop his data analysis skills.
Professional Background
Matthew Isch has over two decades of diverse experience. He began his career as a Web Developer, Financial Systems at The Aerospace Corporation (2002-2006). He then served as a Business Analyst, Enterprise Risk Management at Bank of America (2006-2007), followed by a position as Business Analyst, Yield Management at Princess Cruises (2007-2008). Since 2008, he has held several roles at Viking Cruises, progressing from Senior Analyst to his current role as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis.
Financial and Data Analysis Skills
Matthew Isch has developed complex financial models, implemented advanced data visualization techniques with Power BI, and played a key role in integrating Snowflake for data warehousing at Viking Cruises. His strong background in SQL and SSRS has been instrumental in creating detailed financial reports. He is also skilled in variance analysis, data mining, and the automation of financial processes using VBA.