Christopher Cullen Email & Phone Number

Wake Forest, Nc, Us

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I'm the Vice President of Financial Operations, Business Performance, and Data Analytics at Environmental Consultants, LLC, a top-tier vegetation and asset management consulting services provider for the gas and electric utility industry.In my role, I wear many hats – from leading financial operations and business performance to driving data analytics initiatives. I'm the go-to person for annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and keeping a close eye on those all-important KPIs. Working closely with cross-functional teams, I also handle client billing to ensure a smooth financial ship.Being part of the executive leadership team, I play a key role in steering ECI's fiscal management, process efficiency, and operational scaling efforts, all aimed at propelling business growth and maintaining financial health. My focus is on implementing robust financial and data strategies to optimize overall performance.I've been a trailblazer in revolutionizing our business planning and internal operational processes, making things more efficient from end to end. Overseeing corporate safety, training, and fleet teams to ensure compliance is also part of my daily agenda.Here are some highlights of my achievements:➤Priced $200M+ in annual business opportunities through strategic planning and informed decision-making and led all contract negotiations.➤Slashed total company cost per hour by 14% by overhauling processes, eliminating redundancies, and setting up KPIs and goals.➤Trimmed administrative expenses by 22% through organizational streamlining, redefining job tasks, and executing RACI diagrams for cross-functional processes.➤Scored top marks in employee engagement surveys by cultivating a culture of excellence through smart hiring and creating a supportive environment.➤Spearheaded a transformation of finance and operations by bringing in talent aligned with our core values and removing underperformers.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As the Director of Finance - Analytics & Reporting, I had the privilege of contributing to the success of an investment management firm with $12 trillion in assets under administration and a workforce of 50,000, serving 50 million individuals, 20,000 businesses, and 10,000 advisors.In this role, I provided leadership support to multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing financial data analysis and reporting for corporate business units spread across four countries. Effective management and cross-cultural leadership were key in ensuring smooth operations across borders.Here's a snapshot of my accomplishments:➤Received 5K+ peer acknowledgments in just 18 months for 8K+ employees across four countries, thanks to the design and implementation of a comprehensive recognition program. ➤Engineered a 10% increase in associate productivity by developing a tool to measure processing time per item per person, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency.➤Enhanced project financials and optimized resource allocation for 250 concurrent projects by establishing and enforcing financial and resource staffing models, ensuring that projects stayed on track and within budget.➤Optimized staffing levels and workload distribution for 1,100 clients and 220 employees across four organizations by creating and managing client-level staffing models, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.Additionally, I offered Subject Matter Expertise to senior executives, providing insights for quarterly scorecard updates and business reviews. I also led the charge on implementing a data visualization approach to effectively communicate crucial business insights and strategies to top leadership.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

During my time as Director of Finance – Project Estimating & Client Invoicing, I directed a dynamic team focused on providing precise work-effort estimates for client projects spanning various business units.By enhancing project planning and execution, we ensured successful outcomes for our clients.Some key achievements during this role include:➤ Orchestrated an $18M revenue surge and significantly reduced processing times by implementing automation for a portion of project change control procedures.➤ Prevented $5M in annual revenue leakage by developing a database that streamlined data aggregation, leading to improved invoice accuracy and heightened customer satisfaction.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Leveraged focused subject matter expertise and provided financial support for 14 business units, 1,400 employees, and ~$600M in external expenses. Priced prospective clients and rebid opportunities. Delivered metrics-based financial advice to senior leaders. Created capacity models and forecasted headcount needs plus cost-benefit analyses. ➤Imparted finance support for Six Sigma initiatives designed to conduct root cause analyses of operational issues. ➤Led the financial analysis in assessing and selecting an outsourcing firm to handle the corporate travel program with more than $87M in annual expenses. ➤Oversaw annual budget planning process for multiple business units with more than $600M in total expenses.

Greater Boston Area

Consultant on several revenue cycle and process re-design initiatives.

Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Activities and Societies: Intramural sports