Bennett Armstrong
Senior Financial Analyst
Renton,WA
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to compliance and integration. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, capital investment and cost allocation. Expertise in variance analysis, labor and non-labor performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of government negotiation and acquisition regulations.
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
Renton, WA
12.2021 - Current
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
Senior Finance Analyst
THE BOEING COMPANY
Renton, WA
04.2005 - Current
- Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability and expense forecasts.
- Reviewed financial reports and streamlined operations to increase productivity and company profits.
- Used relevant financial technology to generate reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.
- Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
- Collected data from other divisions to support quarterly forecasts.
- Analyzed and processed project specifics before capital deployments.
- Consolidated financial data and materials for key leadership meetings.
- Monitored and analyzed financial, statistical and operational data trends.
Finance Analyst
THE BOEING COMPANY
Tukwila, WA
11.2000 - 04.2005
- Supported operations management, budgeting and performance efforts to maximize efficiency and overall financial performance.
- Prepared financial and statistical analyses, graphs and Microsoft Office Suite presentation materials and provided analytical support for finance team and operational partners.
- Developed financial models, analytics and automated reporting and forecasting tools to increase productivity.
- Collaborated with finance team to complete detailed analyses of short- and long-term labor and non-labor forecasts to assist with resource planning and operational needs.
- Researched and calculated impact of operational changes to budget, financial data and financial systems.
- Improved financial operations with careful, in-depth analysis and proactive recommendations for improvement.
Education
MBA - Program Management
City University of Seattle
Seattle, WA 06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 09.1984 - 12.1987
Skills
Performance monitoring
Accomplishments
- Supported Equipment Reliability through strategic investment in capital infrastructure.
- Achieved 100% compliance to strictly monitored standard through effectively communicating requirements and integrating required information.
- Documented and resolved equitable and compliance cost allocations model which led to improved business stability and stable margins.
- Collaborated with team of Cost and Policy leaders in the development of Forward Rate Pricing Agrement with the DCAA.
Timeline
Program Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
12.2021 - Current
MBA - Program Management
City University of Seattle
06.2011 - 06.2013
Senior Finance Analyst
THE BOEING COMPANY
04.2005 - Current
Finance Analyst
THE BOEING COMPANY
11.2000 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Washington
09.1984 - 12.1987