NICHOLAS CHAMBERS
Layton,UT
Summary
Results-oriented financial executive with over 15 years of experience in strategic management, corporate finance, and cost control initiatives. Proven track record of driving financial success through effective planning, budgeting, and financial analysis. Adept at implementing streamlined processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency and optimize resource allocation. Experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and risk management. Known for collaborating cross-functionally to align financial strategies with overall business objectives. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Seeking a CFO position to leverage expertise in financial management, drive organizational growth, and contribute to the overall business success and culture.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Finance Manager (NAM)
Weir Group
West Valley City, UT
11.2023 - Current
- Leading the implementation of 80/20 across all North American sites in the NAM group ($500m)
- Driving completion of monthly close across the region - working with the individual sites to ensure accuracy and consistency to company policy
- Leading monthly forecasting process for NAM businesses
- Lead month end corporate reporting and presentation to Division leadership
- Developing SIOP plan to roll out across NAM sites; implementing and improving processes across multiple departments
- Driving to completion the strategic vision of the group.
Senior Director, FP&A
Hawx Services
Ogden, UT
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Created FP&A department to drive financial and analytical reporting
- Performed SWOT analysis across all regions and implemented secondary sales plan that drove ~30% increase in aftermarket sales
- Led the creation of the procurement team for $100M+ business driving operational efficiencies and reducing cost ~5%
- Developed short-term strategic plan for investment, sourcing, and cost reduction efforts
- Managed the forecasting and budgeting process for all Hawx departments and 20+ branches
- Created analysis detailing gaps in processes and risk mitigating tactics saving the business over $3m in unauthorized expenses and commissions
- Lead successful implementation of forecasting, budgeting, workforce, and planning software reducing monthly close processes and errors by +50%
- Direct experience interfacing with the board of directors, private equity partners/investors, and local C-Suite executives
- Owned and managed cash forecasting process for all of Hawx Corporate and Hawx branches to ensure sufficient cash reserves to operate business.
Senior Finance and IT Manager
Trebor International and Knight LLC (IDEX)
West Jordan, UT
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Accelerated business growth of +30% for two consecutive years while driving down costs and controlling inflationary pressures
- Active business partner driving profitable growth through execution of 8020 principles, complexity reduction, and productivity initiatives
- Oversaw all aspects of the Accounting, Finance, and IT functions
- Drove strategic planning for all short and long-term initiatives focusing on sustainable growth and increased customer base
- Drove creation of the Annual Operating Plan and managed financial performance against plan
- Led team of 12 across 4 different sites (Mexico, US, & Canada) in two significantly different markets and industries
- Led the team to improve, automate, and streamline accounting process and reporting procedures - reducing close timeline by over 50%, reducing headcount, and saving +$130K per year
- Interacted extensively with sales team and General Manager on driving pricing structure - capturing an additional +$1m of pricing on eligible products all while maintaining customer base
- Lead and managed expansion efforts of new facility including cost analysis, contract negotiation, and long-term financial plan.
Senior FP&A Manager
Viking Pump Industrial (IDEX)
Cedar Falls, IA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Consolidated monthly financial statements for +$250M business in accordance with US GAAP and IDEX Corporate policies for all Viking business units (including 3 foreign sites)
- Prepared and lead all monthly and quarterly reporting
- Developed 3-year strategic plan each year while at Viking ensuring growth was profitable, strategic, and sustainable
- Worked as the finance lead with Engineering, Sales, and Operations to develop business plan that led to $40M+ additional revenue
- Coordinated and lead the annual operating plan process across all five of Viking Pump business units (including foreign sites).
Education
MBA in Finance -
Ohio University
04.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Weber State University
04.2012
Skills
- Financial Leadership and Strategic Vision: Leader of long-term strategic planning; aligning company strategies with organizational goals and driving to completion the agreed upon goals and vision
- Cost Management: Proven ability to optimize costs without compromising operational efficiency
- Risk Management: Implementation of risk management strategies to safeguard organizational assets
Languages
- English, Native/ Bilingual
- Portuguese, Professional
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Regional Finance Manager (NAM)
Weir Group
11.2023 - Current
Senior Director, FP&A
Hawx Services
09.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Finance and IT Manager
Trebor International and Knight LLC (IDEX)
04.2020 - 09.2022
Senior FP&A Manager
Viking Pump Industrial (IDEX)
07.2017 - 07.2020
MBA in Finance -
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts -
Weber State University
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