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Kelly Compton

Shepherdsville,KY

Summary

Dynamic Senior Finance Manager with a proven track record at Amazon, excelling in financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Achieved 99.7% accuracy in financial planning while driving operational efficiency and mentoring teams. Expert in variance analysis, fostering strategic decision-making, and enhancing business solutions through innovative financial models.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Manager

Amazon
Shepherdsville, KY
10.2023 - Current
  • Exercised complete independence in making high-stakes decisions impacting finances and operations for a $1B operation, leading to 99.7% accuracy in the financial plan.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, making judgment calls with limited data, to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Collaborated effectively with Amazon leaders to influence strategic decision-making.
  • Spearheaded simplification of complex projects, driving scalable process adoption.
  • Communicated complex financial analyses and trade-offs clearly to executive leadership.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for collaboration across teams to enhance business solutions.
  • Promoted continuous learning within the team, encouraging personal and professional growth.

Finance Manager

Amazon
Shepherdsville, KY
12.2019 - 10.2023
  • Owned financial reporting for multiple fulfillment centers in the US.
  • Aligned financial and operational analyses with partners, challenging assumptions as needed.
  • Developed financial models and analyses independently, seeking direction for conclusions when necessary.
  • Identified complex data integrity issues and collaborated on resolutions, maintaining high standards.
  • Led individual projects from inception to completion, managing timelines and resolving conflicts.
  • Contributed to Finance community initiatives through learning programs and best practice documentation.

AMDC Finance – Business Plan Supervisor

United Parcel Service
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Developed and reported business plans for $360M budget supporting aircraft materials inventory.
  • Facilitated financial reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Tracked fixed assets to ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
  • Reviewed financial system entries, ensuring adherence to guidelines.
  • Reconciled departmental charges during month-end close, accurately recognizing expenses and revenue.
  • Prepared financial presentations for senior management to support decision-making.
  • Adjusted business planning methodologies, achieving variance of 0.17% on Actual vs. Planned expenses.
  • Managed cross-functional commodity teams to enhance procurement systems across business units.

Vendor Performance Supervisor

United Parcel Service
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Monitored and documented supplier performance, coordinating improvement activities for optimal results.
  • Established strategic vendor relationships to negotiate favorable pricing on high-volume commodities.
  • Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supplier performance on purchase and repair orders.
  • Maintained Access databases to streamline supplier performance reporting and analysis.
  • Oversaw three direct reports while ensuring adherence to performance standards.
  • Participated in contract negotiations to enforce obligations while securing competitive pricing for UPS Airlines.
  • Trained procurement staff on vendor performance processes, promoting adherence to best practices.
  • Analyzed financial metrics for Aircraft Materials Procurement, identifying trends and generating operational reports.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University
Louisville, KY
01.2019

Bachelors of Science (BS) - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Louisville, KY

Associates of Science (AS) - Business Management

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY

Skills

  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Business planning and strategy
  • Operational efficiency
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Mentoring and training
  • Stakeholder management
  • Variance analysis
  • Performance evaluation

Timeline

Senior Finance Manager

Amazon
10.2023 - Current

Finance Manager

Amazon
12.2019 - 10.2023

AMDC Finance – Business Plan Supervisor

United Parcel Service
01.2017 - 12.2019

Vendor Performance Supervisor

United Parcel Service
01.2014 - 12.2016

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelors of Science (BS) - Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University

Associates of Science (AS) - Business Management

Sullivan University

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