Diego Preza

Business Analyst | Program Finance & Data Strategy | Economics & Finance Graduate

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Finance and business analysis professional specializing in financial reporting, program analytics, and data-driven decision support. In my current role as Senior Administrative Assistant (Programs & Finance) to the Director of Language & Settlement at JIAS Toronto, I oversee financial tracking for seven-figure program budgets, coordinate KPI and performance reporting, and support forecasting and compliance processes tied to federal funding through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). My work focuses on improving financial transparency, strengthening reporting processes, and helping leadership make informed operational decisions that support newcomer and refugee services. I hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from Toronto Metropolitan University, where I built expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and decision-making under uncertainty. My career spans both non-profit and private sectors, giving me a unique ability to analyze financial performance, improve processes, and create sustainable growth strategies. Looking ahead, I am pursuing professional development in business analysis and data visualization tools to expand my ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and support evidence-based decisions. Outside of work, I remain deeply committed to supporting my community, particularly within the Latin American and newcomer communities, by encouraging education, ambition, and service. 📩 I’m always open to connecting with professionals in business analysis, finance, and data-driven strategy

Experience

  • Senior Administrative Assistant - Director of Language & Settlement at JIAS Toronto
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    •    Analyze and manage $4M+ in government program funding across multiple IRCC-funded programs, supporting budget tracking, variance analysis, and financial forecasting that informs executive-level decisions •    Develop and maintain a KPI tracking framework of 40+ metrics, identifying performance trends and translating them into actionable reporting for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders •    Own end-to-end IRCC reporting processes (ARPIO, Desk Monitoring), achieving 100% compliance through structured data validation and process documentation •    Reconcile and integrate operational data across Salesforce, QuickBooks, and Excel, resolving multi-system discrepancies and improving reporting consistency across programs

  • Economic Specialist at Toronto Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-THCC, Toronto
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    •    Produce monthly macroeconomic reports tracking 8+ labour market and inflation indicators across Canadian and Toronto-specific markets, distributed to 50+ chamber members and partner organizations •    Coordinate large-scale economic events with 100+ attendees — including ambassadors and Consulate Generals — to advance the chamber’s mandate of establishing Toronto as a hub for Latin American business •    Engage in membership outreach activities to foster strong relationships with current and prospective members and delivering a positive membership experience •    Assisting in the planning and execution of numerous THCC events, including registration management, attendance tracking, event coordination, media management, and facilitating activities

  • Residence Advisor at Toronto Metropolitan University
    Sep 2023 - May 2024 · 9 mos

    •    Lived on a designated floor, serving as a role model and providing leadership, guidance, and support to 45 students, fostering a positive and inclusive community. •    Participated in a rotating on-call schedule, ensuring staff presence in residence from 8 pm to 8 am daily, and acted as front-line emergency management. •    Collaborated with other student leaders to plan community development initiatives, contributing to the unity within the residence. •    Conducted regular floor meetings for information exchange, Q&A sessions, and event organization. •    Manage resident relationships, mediating conflicts to maintain a harmonious living environment.

  • Senior Technical Student at Toronto Hydro
    Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr

    • Monitored and analyzed a portfolio of 100+ electrical and civil infrastructure projects valued from $250K to $10M, tracking budgets, schedules, locations, and delivery status across the Enterprise Program Management division •    Synthesized data from SAP, engineering packages, and direct stakeholder interviews to produce KPI reports identifying which projects were on track, over/under budget, or ahead/behind schedule •    Flagged projects with weeks- or months-long schedule overruns and cost deviations, presenting findings and recommended actions to the Director of Enterprise Program Management in bi-weekly reporting sessions •    Translated complex project data into executive-ready reporting that enabled the Director to prioritize interventions, escalate risk, and reallocate resources across an active multi-million dollar portfolio

  • Business Operations & Logistics Intern at hear.com
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    •    Managed end-to-end logistics for 40+ remote audiology assessment kits — preparing, packaging, and shipping hearing equipment directly to clients across Canada, tracking all shipments and returns through Salesforce to maintain accurate inventory and equipment recovery rates •    Led Canadian branch wind-down operations alongside senior leadership — negotiated a sublease agreement with an adjacent law firm, conducted full office inventory, coordinated online asset sales, and managed cross-border shipment of $100K+ in equipment to Denver headquarters