Finance and operations leader with experience in diverse functional roles and multiple industries. Superior analytical skills combined with an extensive background in engineering, manufacturing, vendor management and process improvement. I enjoy partnering with business leaders and guiding teams to achieve key operational metrics and financial success for the organization. I have a hands-on, inclusive management style and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. I have extensive experience in budgeting and control, P&L management, cost/benefit analysis, capital investment decisions, sourcing agreements, cost reduction initiatives, and executive level business case development.• Responsible for $350M annual operating and capital budget• Proven track record of identifying and implementing multi-million dollar cost reduction initiativesI am a forward looking leader with proven success directing diverse work groups and cross-functional teams. Experienced in leading division-wide strategic efforts and managing work force through times of significant change. • Direct work groups ranging from teams of financial professionals to 300+ operations managers and technicians• Led cross-divisional team which identified and implemented over $7M in annual fuel savingsI have an extensive track record of partnering with operational leaders to identify creative solutions to complex business challenges and improving financial and operational performance. • Developed sophisticated financial model for tracking cost variances to manufacturing standards; providing clear insight and actionable information for operational leaders to achieve over $17M in annual savings• Led joint finance and operational team that identified and implemented over $15M in annual synergy savings as part of Delta-Northwest merger