James Pruitt
Fort Worth
Summary
Financial Manager with expertise in earned value management, financial forecasting, and data-driven decision support. Known for driving cost, schedule, and quality performance through collaboration, clear communication, and process improvement. Adaptable and results-oriented, with a focus on efficiency, continuous improvement, and team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Lockheed Martin
01.2022 - Current
- Manag a portfolio of ~3,200 Control Accounts with an overall value of $13.6 Billion spanning across 38 contracts and coordinated with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure all contractual obligations are met on time and within cost. Providing comprehensive financial reporting internally and externally as applicable, enabling data-driven decision making. Actively monitoring performance, addressing variances, and ensuring quality execution of scope within budget and schedule.
- Lead and Participated in monthly Earned Value check-ins with Executive and Technical Leadership to present current/forecasted budget and schedule.
- Lead training sessions and enhanced task/team performance by pushing teamwork and creating an open communicative environment.
- Created and Co-lead an Early Career Development Program (ECDP) for F35 Program Finance in order for new hires and levels 1-3 to learn from and talk to others across different teams to promote comradery and inclusion. Hosted Team Volunteering Events (Food Bank organization and Hurricane Fundraising)
Business Intern
Kord Technologies
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed and maintained cost estimates for Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) Helicopters.
- Developed and maintained aircrew compensation tracker for Fort Hood Helicopter Pilots.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance & International Relations
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- Earned Value Management / Control Account Management
- Microsoft Proficient
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Process Data Monitoring and Improvement
- Financial Forecasting
- Customer Relations
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Alteryx/Tableau/Empower
- Strategic Planning
Certification
CAM certified; Security Clearance Level – Secret; F-35 Program cleared (ITAR); Alteryx Certified; LM course completion to include – LM Building Business Acumen, LM Program Performance Management (PPM) 101-201.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Empower (Earned Value Reporting Tool), Aeronautics Proposal Tool Suite (APTS), Systems Applications and Products (SAP); Microsoft Office Suite: F35 Editor. Alteryx, Empower and Tableau. Visual Basics (VBA), Python
Timeline
Finance Manager
Lockheed Martin
01.2022 - Current
Business Intern
Kord Technologies
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance & International Relations
The University of Alabama