ANNE SMITH
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Strategic Strategy & Operations leader with 10+ years of experience partnering with senior leadership to translate vision into execution. Proven track record driving operating cadence, governance frameworks, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven decision-making in complex, regulated environments. MBA-prepared operator known for bringing clarity to ambiguity and enabling scalable, predictable execution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Operations Manager / Financial Business Partner (Strategy & Operations)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
01.2023 - Current
- Scope: Partner to senior leadership supporting multi-department operations, budgeting, governance, and performance reporting.
- Supported operational planning and executive reporting for departments managing multimillion-dollar annual budgets across diverse funding sources.
- Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Lead day-to-day execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across teams, resources, and priorities.
- Establish and maintain operating cadence including monthly business reviews, performance reporting, and leadership updates.
- Provide executive-level insights through data analysis, trend identification, and risk assessment to inform strategic decisions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, constructively challenging assumptions to improve decision quality and predictability.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Compliance, Procurement, and IT to ensure consistent governance and execution.
- Coach managers on financial and operational accountability, strengthening ownership and performance management.
Financial Administrator I
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported integrated financial and operational planning across state, federal, and grant-funded programs.
- Developed forecasts, variance analyses, and cost models to support leadership planning and prioritization.
- Prepared and presented monthly operating and performance reports to senior leadership.
- Translated strategic initiatives into operational and financial plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with financial, regulatory, and reporting requirements while improving reporting clarity.
Administrative Business Associate
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Supported departmental financial reporting, reconciliation, and performance monitoring.
- Coordinated HR, onboarding, and compliance processes for ~100 employees.
- Improved internal workflows and controls to enhance operational efficiency and transparency.
- Partnered with leadership on budget tracking, variance identification, and operational analysis.
General Manager
Advanced Air, Inc.
Council Bluffs, IA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Led financial and operational oversight for a 35-person organization.
- Co-developed annual operating plans, budgets, and growth strategies.
- Conducted cost-benefit and pricing analyses to support long-term contracts.
- Identified and implemented new revenue streams aligned with strategic objectives.
- Provided leadership across operations, finance, and people management.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Iowa Western Community College
Skills
- Strategy Execution & Operational Delivery
- Operating Model & Governance Design
- Business Reviews & Operating Cadence
- Cross-Functional Leadership (Finance, HR, Compliance, IT, Product)
- Data-Driven Insights & Executive Reporting
- Financial & Resource Planning
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- Process Optimization & Scalability
- SAP (ERP)
- Advanced Excel (forecasting models, variance analysis)
- Financial Planning & Performance Reporting
- Data Analysis & Executive Dashboards
Timeline
Business Operations Manager / Financial Business Partner (Strategy & Operations)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Financial Administrator I
University of Nebraska Medical Center
01.2021 - 01.2023
Administrative Business Associate
University of Nebraska Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
General Manager
Advanced Air, Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Iowa Western Community College
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Nebraska at Omaha