Nicole L. Biddle
Summary
Finance professional with proven track record in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and profitability. Strong communication and leadership skills ensure adaptability to changing environments and reliable performance under pressure. Skilled in budget management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Finance
Mount Mary University
12.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Private women's college with $29 million annual budget
- Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
- Member of Compliance Committee
- Optimized project timelines by effectively delegating tasks and prioritizing workload among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, fostering collaboration and mutual growth opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
- Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential threats, developing contingency plans, and implementing mitigation strategies in line with overall business objectives.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Led development of business operation processes and policies.
Finance Director
Next Door Foundation
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Early Education nonprofit with $28 million annual budget
- Member of Executive Women's International 2017 thru 2019. Board Secretary 2018-2019
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring accurate financial information was presented to external parties without discrepancies or delays.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Enhanced stakeholder communication by producing clear, concise, and timely financial reports that supported informed decisionmaking.
Manager of Program Financial Services
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper MI
09.2008 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Social Service entity within Wisconsin and Upper Michigan with $58 million annual budget.
- Executive Sponsor of LSS Employee Led Workgroup: Cost Efficiency Team.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
Online Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
09.2009 - 05.2015
- Company Overview: High Education Institution providing 25 business degree and certificates that align to 80 business occupations
- Facilitated Graduate and Undergraduate courses specific to School of Business curriculum
Sr. Financial Analyst
Metavante Corporation
09.2000 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: Provided financial technology services, software and financial services regulatory advice and consulting. $1.5 billion organization acquired by Fidelity National Information Services in Oct 2009.
- Member of Metavante/M&I Leadership Experience Action Program
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
Education
Entrepreneurship Certification -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Milwaukee, WI12.2007
MBA -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Milwaukee, WI12.2005
BBA - Finance
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.1995
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Team management
- Policy development
- Process improvement
- Reporting expertise
- Budget management
- Contract and vendor management
Timeline
Senior Director of Finance
Mount Mary University
12.2020 - Current
Finance Director
Next Door Foundation
09.2016 - 12.2020
Online Adjunct Professor
University of Phoenix
09.2009 - 05.2015
Manager of Program Financial Services
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper MI
09.2008 - 09.2016
Sr. Financial Analyst
Metavante Corporation
09.2000 - 09.2008
Entrepreneurship Certification -
Keller Graduate School of Management
MBA -
Keller Graduate School of Management
BBA - Finance
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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