About
Ryan Marron
I’m a finance and analytics professional who enjoys turning ambiguous problems into clear, actionable decisions. I’m naturally curious and detail-oriented, always looking for better ways to improve processes and communicate insights.
Method
How I Work a Problem
A repeatable process I use whether evaluating a capital investment, explaining a forecast variance, or helping someone take control of their finances.
- 01
Frame the business question
Start with the decision being made, who is making it, and what would change the answer.
- 02
Validate the data
Confirm the underlying data is complete, reconciled, and understood before any analysis is built on top of it.
- 03
Build the analytical framework
Make key assumptions explicit and structure the model so it can be reviewed and challenged by someone else.
- 04
Test scenarios
Stress the assumption set at its edges to identify the drivers that actually move the outcome.
- 05
Communicate the recommendation
Translate the result into a clear recommendation in plain language, with the reasoning attached.
01
Professional Background
My experience spans financial analysis, investment modeling, business analytics, auditing, accounting, forecasting, and operational reporting. It allows me to connect financial results to the operational drivers behind them.
Understanding both financial and operational perspectives matters. A model is only as strong as its underlying assumptions, and operating teams make better decisions when they understand the financial impact of their choices.
02
Communicating with Decision-Makers
A model is only valuable when stakeholders can understand the result, challenge the assumptions, and act on it.
I design analysis to withstand scrutiny. Assumptions are visible, drivers are clear, and the summary answers the question before supporting detail is introduced.
03
Process Improvement and Automation
Recurring reporting should not consume time better spent on analysis. I streamline workflows by standardizing inputs, consolidating sources, and documenting the logic to produce consistent, reproducible results.
I choose tools based on the problem: Excel and Power Query for analysis and automation, Power BI and Tableau for visualization, and SQL or Python when greater scale or efficiency is needed.
04
Beyond the Spreadsheet
Outside of work, I value time with family and friends, continued learning, and opportunities to stay involved in leadership. I enjoy traveling, live music, comedy, and exploring technology that makes everyday life more efficient.
Next step
Interested in working together?
See how I apply this approach to capital investment analysis, budgeting, forecasting, executive reporting and personal finance by getting in touch.