Andrew Vines, Cpa
About Andrew Vines, Cpa
Andrew Vines is a Financial Analyst III at Protective Life, specializing in financial planning and analysis. He holds a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and has experience in various financial roles, including at Ernst & Young and HealthSouth.
Work at Protective Life
Andrew Vines serves as Financial Analyst III in the Financial Planning & Analysis department at Protective Life. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's financial strategy and analysis. His responsibilities include compiling the company's 10-year business plan and embedded value report. Vines also conducts quarterly variance analysis, comparing actual results against planned outcomes. His role involves communicating quarterly earnings analysis results to senior management, providing insights that support decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Vines earned a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing his studies from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from the same institution, studying from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his current role.
Professional Background
Andrew Vines has a diverse professional background in finance and accounting. He began his career as an intern at Ernst & Young in 2012, where he gained initial experience in the field. After completing his studies, he worked as Assurance Staff at EY from 2013 to 2015. He then transitioned to HealthSouth, where he served as a Financial Reporting Analyst from 2015 to 2016 and previously as an intern in 2012. Vines also held the position of Director of Accounting Policy at Protective Life from 2016 to 2019 before advancing to his current role.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his current role at Protective Life, Andrew Vines plays a key role in the financial planning process. He is responsible for compiling the company's long-term business plan and embedded value report, which are critical for strategic planning. Vines conducts plan vs actual and plan vs plan variance analysis each quarter, allowing the company to assess its financial performance against its goals. His ability to communicate quarterly earnings analysis results to senior management ensures that leadership is informed about the company's financial status.