Forrest Thomas

Background

About Forrest Thomas

Dynamic and results-driven Financial Analyst with extensive F & PA and M&A experience and a proven track record of driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across diverse industries and business types, including private equity, industry leaders, and start-ups. Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, pricing, forecasting, acquisitions, valuation, and underwriting, with advanced analytic skills and abilities. Notable Accomplishments: • Streamlined revenue & cost drivers (specifically labor) for a company operating 200+ businesses • Formulated and managed $25 million budget comprised of 4 branches and multiple revenue streams • Responsible for valuation & underwriting of business; leading to 65+acquisitions worth $110+ mil • Mentored Acquisitions team (8+ individuals) and Strategic Finance team (10+ individuals) • Forrest Green LLC (operator); financial, operations, and business consulting for small businesses Skills and Abilities FP & A (STRATEGIC)| Budgeting | Reporting | Operations & Project Management | M&A (valuation & underwriting)| Financial Modeling | Data Analytics | Automation (SOP development & AI adoption)| Market Research & Assessment | Excel (ADVANCED)| Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | MSO | SQL | Python (limited)| PowerBI | QuickBooks | NetSuite | Various industry specific CRMs and ERPs