Cassandre C.

About

Finance leader with 6 years of capital planning, forecasting, and governance experience across higher education and telecommunications. Currently Assistant Director of Capital Finance at Columbia University, overseeing a $90–95M annual capital program and partnering with senior leadership to drive financial planning, budget accuracy, and operational efficiency. Leads a team of financial specialists, oversees full-cycle reporting and variance analyses, and ensures governance and compliance across capital initiatives. Previously served as Finance Manager at Columbia University, directing the five-year capital forecast and executive-level reporting, and collaborating with project managers on forecasting and budget optimization. Earlier experience includes roles at Charter Communications and CUNY, delivering rigorous financial modeling, cross-functional support, and variance analysis. Proficient in Excel, SAP, Hyperion Essbase, Power BI, and strategic reporting.

Experience

• Assistant Director of Capital Finance · Columbia University04-01-2025 – /null

  Lead strategic financial planning and analysis for a $90–95M annual capital plan; partner with senior leadership to drive financial planning, budget accuracy and operational efficiency across multiple project portfolios; supervise a team of financial specialists; oversee full-cycle financial reporting and variance analyses; ensure compliance and governance across capital initiatives.

• Finance Manager · Columbia University04-01-2024 – 04-01-2025

  Directed development and analysis of rolling five-year capital forecast; prepared financial reports and variance analyses for senior leadership; partnered with project managers on forecasting, scenario modeling and budget optimization; ensured accuracy of reporting for ongoing projects.

• Business Planning Analyst · Charter Communications09-01-2021 – 04-01-2024

  Provide financial expertise to cross-functional teams; conduct financial modeling and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives; prepare and present financial reports to management and stakeholders on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis; analyze historical financial performance and business drivers to facilitate forecasts and projections.

• Capital Finance Coordinator · Columbia University in the City of New York11-01-2019 – 09-01-2021

  Assist with monitoring, reporting and control of the five-year rolling residential capital plan; reconcile project data and complete variance analysis; support monthly financial reporting and ad-hoc requests; coordinate with project managers on budgets and expenditures.

Education

• Baruch CollegeBachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance

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