Bruce Bishop

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Team Manager and Executive Partner, Gartner for CFOs Practice @ Gartner
Texas, United States
Bruce Bishop's Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States, United States
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About Bruce Bishop

Contact info: 502-797-8993 or bruce.bishop@gmail.comHi, my name is Bruce Bishop and I am a finance partner for the CEO and business with a demonstrated track record of helping teams define and achieve their strategic objectives.My success has been driven by my intellectual curiosity, hands-on style, detailed orientation, strategic thinking, effective communication, and being a leader and trusted partner to other executives and functions. I enjoy bringing positive energy, fresh ideas and best practices.I help operators define strategic objectives, drive alignment for both company-wide and function-specific goals and then measure and analyze performance. I also build strong teams that understand we all serve our customers. I hire talented people and love to see them grow, increase the quality of analytics and change how others view accounting and finance. ✓ Led the finance teams in eight different global companies in 6 industries and ensured the team added value by driving process improvement, improving KPI dashboards, lowering costs, increasing efficiency, elevating the quality of analytics and implementing new systems.✓ Experience in leading strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams✓ Closed acquisitions and led integrations ✓ Closed and raised over $3 billion in capital to fuel growth, fund acquisitions and strengthen the balance sheets of three companies✓ Diverse background includes experience in transportation, multi-unit restaurants/retail and automotive in large and small, public and private equity-backed companies. I look forward to connecting! Bruce✉ Bruce.Bishop@gmail.com☎ 502-797-8993Strategic Planning | Multi-Location | Capital Markets Financial Planning and Analysis| International Experience | Investor Relations Accounting Operations | Business Development | SEC Reporting Planning Systems Implementation | M&A| Corporate FinanceTreasury/Risk Management |Joint Ventures/Alliances | Private Equity1009

Bruce Bishop's Current Company Details
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Team Manager and Executive Partner, Gartner for CFOs Practice
Texas, United States
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Bruce Bishop Work Experience Details
  • Gartner
    Team Manager And Executive Partner, Gartner For Cfos Practice
    Gartner
    Texas, United States
  • Gartner
    Team Manager And Executive Partner, Cfo Practice
    Gartner 2021 - Present
    Stamford, Ct, Us
  • Finastra
    Vice President, Americas Finance (Bu Cfo)
    Finastra 2020 - 2021
    Paddington, London, Gb
    Vista Private Equity Portfolio Company
  • Cbre
    Vice President, Americas Finance (Bu Cfo)
    Cbre 2018 - 2020
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    • Reporting to the SVP Americas Finance and Operations and leading a team of 26 people. • Recruited and developed a strong new team which had recently been relocated from Chicago to Dallas.• Developed strong relationships with Market Leaders and Operations and provided insight and thought leadership on key business decisions and ensured we delivered financial objectives for each line of business.• Simplified monthly reporting to reduce processing time to allow for more analytics and recommendations.• Drove financial goal setting process to deliver revenue growth of 7% and EBITDA growth of 7.5% and ensure we deliver or exceed this growth during the year by addressing and advising on risks and opportunities.
  • Summit Truck Group
    Chief Financial Officer
    Summit Truck Group 2015 - 2017
    Lewisville, Tx, Us
    Reporting to the CEO and lead a team of over 50 people. Responsible for the finance, accounting, tax, treasury and legal functions with the objective to centralize, professionalize and standardize these functions allowing for integration and efficiencies following a series of corporate mergers.• Accounting: Established and built a shared services office with over 40 employees, completed the company’s first full audit, shortened the close cycle to 7 days and completed the integration from acquisitions. • Finance: Established a high-performance FP&A function, implemented Hyperion, worked with operations to develop dashboards and KPIs, initiated an annual planning process with quarterly updates and monthly rolling forecasts, evaluated M&A targets, and developed efficient and timely board communications.• Treasury: Closed a $100 million revolving credit line with Wells Fargo saving over $1 million/year, rationalized the company’s bank account structure and authorizations, implemented two-level approval for all wires/ACH, and rationalized the company’s long-term equipment finance lenders down to four key banks.• Tax: Streamlined and centralized FET reporting and payment, and completed sales tax audits. • IT: Outsourced IT desktop support to a company that specializes in supporting dealerships, focused internal team on higher-value development projects, and invested $1.5M to upgrade infrastructure. Legal: Established a delegation of authority, managed the change of the company’s trade name and d/b/as, managed the company’s lawsuits and settlements, centralized registered agent needs, rewrote sections of the operating agreement, and managed the 704b distributions of income to the entities that owned the company.
  • Copart
    Senior Vice President - Finance
    Copart 2014 - 2015
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    Reported to the EVP/CFO and led a team of 102 people. Led the finance, accounting, tax and treasury functions with a focus on driving results, accountability and discipline across the organization ensuring the company executes the strategic priorities.• Realigned the finance organization and more clearly defined roles and responsibilities.• Closed a $1 billion secured financing with two banks and two insurance companies at a blended rate of 3.4% and duration out to 15 years.• Evaluated M&A targets and developed detailed financial valuation models for each business and the synergies.
  • Radioshack
    Vice President, Corporate Fp&A
    Radioshack 2012 - 2014
    Reported to the CFO. Led a team of 10. Rebuilt the finance function and team, driving results, accountability and discipline across the organization and ensuring realistic, credible goals with forecasts defined and measured. Source of thought leadership for key strategic decisions with the executive team. Executed the IR strategy.• In support of the turnaround strategy, developed annual plans, quarterly forecasts and business plans.• Evaluated financing options and presented financing alternatives to the CFO and executive team.
  • Toys R Us
    Vice President, Investor Relations
    Toys R Us 2010 - 2012
    Parsippany, New Jersey, Us
    Reported to the CFO. Developed and executed the investor relations strategy including plans to execute an IPO. • Prepared the underwriters presentation, sell side presentation and roadshow presentation and coordinated with private equity firms• Special project: Led the due diligence process and negotiation of financial terms for an international acquisition with revenues of $200 million and operations in six countries. Led the successful integration post acquisition.
  • Yum! Brands
    Director-Investor Relations
    Yum! Brands 2008 - 2010
    Louisville, Ky, Us
    Reporting to the SVP of Investor Relations and Treasurer and led a team of four. Developed and executed the investor relations strategy including communication of quarterly earnings and Yum’s long term growth strategies. Interacted with domestic and international investors and executed non-deal road shows and annual investor meetings.• Increased international ownership 4 points to 12% in 18 months by targeting new investors with a focus on improving the quality of our investors and expanding our investor base.• Developed strong relationships with Wall Street analysts and helped drive upgrades to “buy” by five firms.• Reduced $2.4MM annual budget by over $400,000 by negotiating new vendor agreements.
  • Yum! Brands
    Director-Strategic Planning
    Yum! Brands 2006 - 2008
    Louisville, Ky, Us
    Reported to the VP of Planning and led a team of two for this division of 13,000 restaurants, $3 billion in revenue and over $500 million in profit. Initiated division-wide strategic planning process including developing a model for each business unit. Led the finance role in cross functional strategic projects and initiatives.• Drove the division-wide strategic planning process to deliver 10%+ annual profit growth including market-level plans for 16 business units. Delivered 12% growth in 2006 and 2007. Built the 3 year road map for growth. • Developed the economic model for Taco Bell expansion into new foreign markets by working with Operations, Marketing and Taco Bell U.S. Supported the roll out of Taco Bell with company owned markets and franchisees.• Accepted an interim CFO assignment in South Africa mid-way through tenure in this role
  • Yum! Brands
    Cfo-Yum Southern Africa
    Yum! Brands 2006 - 2007
    Louisville, Ky, Us
    Selected for a short-term assignment reporting to the General Manager and led a team of nine in a business with annual sales of US$500 million, profits of US$30 million, and 460 restaurants in 5 countries. Led the Finance, Accounting and Information Technology functions.• Executed the year-end close process including P&L review, balance sheet review, SOX compliance and audit.• Developed the 2007 growth plan to deliver 17.5% profit growth which led to actual growth of 28%. • Hired two new team members and upgraded the quality and analytical capability of the finance team.
  • Yum! Brands
    Director, Financial Planning And Analysis
    Yum! Brands 2004 - 2006
    Louisville, Ky, Us
    Reported to the VP of Planning and led a team of five responsible for development of the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, monthly reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, variance analysis, and ad hoc analytics. • Key member of the team that delivered profit growth of 11% in 2005 and 12% in 2006, above our target of 10%.• Communicated/presented consolidated results and forecasts to the Senior Team.• Redesigned the team. Identified and hired new talent to increase depth of analytic capability and built bench.
  • Yum! Brands
    Sr. Manager-Strategic Planning
    Yum! Brands 2004 - 2004
    Louisville, Ky, Us
    Reported to the VP of Planning. Developed 3 year detailed growth plans for the division and 22 business units. Provided analysis and recommendations on several strategic initiatives including multi-branding and developing new brands. Worked closely with operations, marketing and business units to test and prove out strategic initiatives.
  • Yum! Brands
    Manager, Financial Planning
    Yum! Brands 2002 - 2004
    Louisville, Ky, Us
    Reported to the Director of FP&A and led a team of two. Developed the monthly, quarterly and annual operating plan. Reported progress against goals on key line items. Supported the design and measurement of the bonus program. Redesigned the planning processes leveraging Hyperion. Reduced the quarterly forecast cycle from 4 weeks to 1 week allowing time to improve the quality of the analytics and insights into the drivers of the business.
  • American Airlines
    Manager, International Planning
    American Airlines 1997 - 2002
    Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Reported to the Managing Director and led a team of four. Evaluated the landscape of international airlines and identified the best partners. Negotiated and implemented 6 new international and domestic alliances. Managed and expanded 8 alliances over time to over $150 million of airline revenue including Finnair, Swissair, Sabena, Turkish, Gulf Air and Hawaiian. Alliances included joint marketing, frequent flyer programs, lounge access and airport operations.
  • American Airlines
    Manager, Corporate Finance
    American Airlines 1995 - 1997
    Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Responsible for the strategy, evaluation and negotiation of complex financial transactions requiring extensive interaction with investment banks, commercial banks, legal counsel and rating agencies• Strategic Planning: Analyzed, recommended and executed opportunities to reduce or refinance debt obligations• Completed Financing Agreements: Negotiated the financing for 67 regional jet aircraft worth over $1.4 billion with Embraer, Bombardier and their respective government development banks. • Negotiated and completed $300 million of municipal tax exempt public bond transactions used to finance American’s airport facilities• Leadership: Chosen as the Finance Chairman of BOSFUEL and led this consortium of 13 airlines in negotiating a $111 million tax exempt issuance to fund improvements to the Logan International Airport fuel facilities in Boston, Massachusetts
  • American Airlines
    Manager, Information Technology Planning
    American Airlines 1994 - 1995
    Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Reported to the VP of Finance and managed a staff of four. Drove the evaluation and recommendation of technology solutions, including hardware, software, and system development projects. Managed a $2.3 million budget.
  • American Airlines
    Senior Analyst, Financial Planning
    American Airlines 1992 - 1994
    Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Us
    Reported to the Manager, Finance. Responsible for the annual budgeting process, monthly financial reporting, pricing for new and existing contracts. Designed and implemented Hyperion saving the company $30,000 per year and improved the efficiency and quality of analytics in both the finance and accounting functions.

Bruce Bishop Skills

Strategy Forecasting Mergers And Acquisitions Finance Management Strategic Planning Financial Modeling Financial Analysis Cross Functional Team Leadership Corporate Finance Business Strategy Budgets Leadership Process Improvement Analysis Financial Planning Strategic Financial Planning Business Development Investor Relations Business Planning Team Building Accounting Pricing Budgeting Business Process Improvement Mergers P&l Competitive Analysis Due Diligence Treasury Income Statement Hyperion Enterprise Capital Budgeting Sarbanes Oxley Act Financial Reporting Leading Teams Strategic Partnerships Budget Executive Management Risk Management Corporate Development International Ipo Acquisition Integration Project Management Analytics

Bruce Bishop Education Details

  • University Of Notre Dame
    University Of Notre Dame
    Finance And International Business
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt University
    Electrical Engineering

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