Executive Overview
I am a passionate and results-driven financial leader with 18 years’ experience at Goodyear Tire & Rubber. I currently am the Finance Director of the company's global operations (manufacturing, supply chain, procurement) organization with representation on respective leadership teams directly supporting the Chief Procurement Officer and Vice President of Global Operations Finance. I act as a financial business partner in financial functions for procurement activities, FP&A, accounting, business development/planning, forecasting, and consolidation/reporting. As such, I support decision-making with data-driven analysis and insights. I have assisted leadership in improving working capital, increasing margins and retaining accounts. I have also supported loss avoidance by prioritizing capital expenditure products and discouraging investment in projects with low ROI. While at our Lawton Facility, I improved forecasting accuracy, and increased manufacturing efficiencies through zero-based budgeting, and by identifying key performance indicators and drivers. What sets me apart is that I have broad expertise within a variety of roles at a Fortune 500 manufacturing company. I am an empathetic coach and mentor who has repeatedly developed associates that achieved promotions. As a motivational leader, I encourage teams to perform at high levels. Key Competencies: Finance & Accounting: Earnings Reports | Regional & BU EBIT Forecasting | Capital Expenditures | Labor & Expense Forecasting | Strategic Case Due Diligence | Data Analytics | Accounting Closing & Reconciliation Operational Excellence: Facility-based Manufacturing Experience | Zero-Based Budgeting | Inventory Management | Continuous Improvement | Organizational Transformation | Process Re-Engineering | Vendor Contract Negotiation Sales & Marketing: Pricing Analytics | Incentive Programs | Trade Spend | Customer Retention | Terms Negotiation Leadership: Project Management | Coaching & Mentoring | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Business Partner
Career Timeline
- DRBCurrentApr 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentApr 2025–Present
- May 2024–Apr 2025· 11 mos
- Director of Finance - Global Operations and Business TransformationMay 2024–Apr 2025
- Jun 2006–Mar 2024· 17 yrs 9 mos
- Director, Finance, Business TransformationSep 2023–Mar 2024
- Director, Finance, Global ProcurementMar 2021–Aug 2023
- Senior Finance Manager of NA Consumer & Racing OperationsApr 2019–Feb 2021
- Manager of NA Consumer FP&AApr 2017–Mar 2019
- Regional Lead – Americas Hyperion ImplementationOct 2016–Apr 2017
- Finance Manager – Lawton Manufacturing FacilityJun 2013–Oct 2016
- Lead Business & Financial Analyst - B2B Product Business UnitsNov 2008–Jun 2013
- Analyst, Corporate FP&AJun 2006–Oct 2008
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Business Administration
Xavier University