Mark Bulpitt
Sandown,USA
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at AMD, excelling in strategic planning and cost accounting. Achieved a 30% cost reduction through effective consolidation and negotiation. Skilled in budgeting and fostering strong vendor relations, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Plastic Distributors & Fabricators
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented perpetual inventory and standard cost system to enhance financial accuracy and reporting
- Developed, managed, and oversaw annual organizational budget, forecasting, and SIOP process to align financial resources with strategic goals
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with GAAP.
- Registered PDF with respective to Government supplier requirements.
- Managed cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency
- Oversee banking and credit card services/relationships and platform management
- Supported transition of a family-owned business to private equity-backed operations.
Operations Finance Manager
Nordson EFD
East Providence, Rhode Island
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Increased daily shipments from $130,000 to $270,000, achieving peaks over $400,000.
- Drove conversion costs down from over 40% to below 30%.
- Reduced inventory from $7 million to $3.5 million within nine months.
- Established a comprehensive monthly manufacturing plan with factory leadership upon arrival.
- Cultivated productive relationships with shipping, quality, operations, purchasing, and commercial teams.
- Managed a challenging consolidation of NJ and CT plastic injection molding facilities.
Small Business Owner
CertaPro of Northern Rhode Island
Cumberland, Rhode Island
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Led all operational aspects, expanding team size from zero to thirty members with a focus on performance.
Administered sales and profits while pursuing new business ventures.
Scrutinized operations to enhance business culture and team cohesion.
Established a resilient team committed to delivering exceptional results. - Notable Accomplishments: Slashed employee turnover by 50% through mentoring, training, and streamlining workflows.
- Raised monthly sales averages and client acquisitions through solid negotiation strategies.
- Increased YoY client satisfaction through personalized services and community engagement projects.
- Project management and project costing.
- Negotiated pricing and supply from 3 major paint companies.
Senior SIOP Manager
MKS Instruments
North Andover, Massachusetts
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Created a unified sales and operational business process to align demand generation with supply needs.
- Developed an operational plan for a $1.8B division, achieving executive approval.
- Fostered relationships and facilitated change while working remotely.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
Director of Finance and Operations
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
Beijing
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Spearheaded a team of 34 across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mainland China.
- Executed management tasks in S&M analysis, R&D analysis, regional treasury, and tax.
- Administered facilities, real estate, and procurement for regional operations.
- Coordinated compliance with evolving labor laws, customs regulations, and banking constraints.
- Achieved 30% cost reduction by consolidating office sites in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Taipei.
- Led negotiations for $40M subsidies with Qingdao and Beijing governments for second R&D site.
- Actively participated in AMD Greater China executive management to shape key strategies.
- Influenced local business practices among Chinese nationals to mitigate eastern business risks.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
St. Edward's University
Austin, TXBACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
St. Edward's University
Austin, TXSkills
- Small business ownership
- Cost accounting and variance analysis
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Demand and supply alignment
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- SIOP process development
- Customer and vendor relations
Personal Information
Title: Accounting/Financial/Operational Leadership Position
Technical Acumen
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Dynamics 365
- Power BI
- SAP ERP/Business Warehouse Applications
- Oracle
- EIQ
- Jobboss
- Quickbooks
- ITAR/DDTC/DFARS/SAM
Timeline
Financial Controller
Plastic Distributors & Fabricators
01.2024 - 10.2025
Operations Finance Manager
Nordson EFD
01.2021 - 12.2023
Senior SIOP Manager
MKS Instruments
01.2020 - 12.2020
Small Business Owner
CertaPro of Northern Rhode Island
01.2013 - 12.2020
Director of Finance and Operations
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
01.2007 - 12.2012
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -
St. Edward's University
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
St. Edward's University