Blair Walburn
Stow
Summary
Diligent Senior Financial Analyst with solid background in financial analysis. Proven track record of delivering insightful financial reports and supporting strategic decision-making. Demonstrated expertise in budget forecasting and variance analysis.
Finance professional with history of providing critical financial insights and supporting strategic initiatives. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering reliable results in dynamic environments. Skilled in financial modeling and data analysis, with reputation for adaptability and reliability.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst
Northwest Hardwoods Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2025
- Analyzed financial data to inform strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed complex financial models to forecast revenue and assess investment opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgeting processes and improve financial reporting accuracy.
- Led initiatives to streamline financial operations, reducing processing time and increasing productivity.
- Implemented new forecasting tools, improving accuracy of budgetary projections and resource allocation.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Played a pivotal role in annual budget planning, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically.
Accountant
Industrial Timber & Lumber
02.2001 - 06.2016
- Managed monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Led financial reporting processes, enhancing visibility of organizational performance for stakeholders.
- Developed and implemented streamlined accounting procedures, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Played key role in successful completion of annual audits by providing detailed documentation and explanations to auditors.
- Supported strategic planning efforts by presenting detailed financial analysis and insights to management.
- Developed and maintained relationships with banking partners to optimize currency exchange services.
Corporate Finance Manager
Credit General Insurance
03.2000 - 01.2001
- Directed financial forecasting and budgeting processes to align with corporate strategy.
- Managed cross-departmental collaboration to streamline reporting and compliance initiatives.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional development and improving departmental performance.
- Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring receivables, payables, and working capital requirements.
Statistical Analyst
Credit General Insurance
11.1998 - 02.2000
- Led initiatives to automate data collection processes, increasing efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Performed data cleaning and data preparation to support high-quality data and catch errors before processing.
- Analyzed financial data to ensure compliance with reporting standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with IT department to enhance system functions, enabling more accurate reporting capabilities across the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OHSkills
- Financial analysis
- Budget forecasting
- Data modeling
- Financial reporting
- Efficiency enhancement
- Variance analysis
- KPI monitoring
- Revenue trend analysis
- Advanced Excel skills
- Data collection & research
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst
Northwest Hardwoods Inc.
07.2016 - 10.2025
Accountant
Industrial Timber & Lumber
02.2001 - 06.2016
Corporate Finance Manager
Credit General Insurance
03.2000 - 01.2001
Statistical Analyst
Credit General Insurance
11.1998 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Baldwin Wallace University