Shane Anderson
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Senior Financial Leader with a robust background in financial management and strategic planning, specializing in driving financial transformations and enhancing budgeting processes. Proven expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and team leadership enables successful navigation of complex financial landscapes. Renowned for leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational efficiency and profitability, while strong communication and leadership skills foster adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in budget management, financial reporting, and ensuring regulatory compliance, consistently delivering reliable performance under pressure.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director - Finance
American Express
Phoenix, AZ
11.2022 - Current
- Directed financial planning and analysis to enhance strategic decision-making across departments.
- Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and performance metrics.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in financial analysis.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align financial strategies with corporate objectives and initiatives.
- Led strategic financial planning sessions that aligned with company goals, ensuring cohesive approach to growth and reduce costs.
- Successfully lead and managed ~$800M annual expense base to achieve financial targets.
Finance Manager
American Express
Phoenix, AZ
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Partner with Technology and Finance leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive cost efficiencies in the near and long term.
- Created, led and implemented forecast model to drive process improvement and consistency to achieve ~98% forecast accuracy.
- Review P&L, metrics, cost drivers and other financial impacts to address variances and financial trends.
- Built financial scenario models related to high visibility initiatives to reduce costs to meet financial targets and drive enterprise efficiencies.
- Developed and monitored annual budgets to ensure financial alignment with strategic goals.
Sr. Financial Analyst
American Express
Phoenix, AZ
03.2016 - 10.2022
- Provide decision support by conducting financial analysis and results for Tech Investment & Operations.
- Collaborate with business partners to influence and create accurate R&O and balance of year forecasts.
- Review P&L, metrics, cost drivers and other financial impacts to address variances and provide insights to leadership and business unit leaders.
- Managed ~$250M annual budget within my portfolios which includes expenses.
- Utilize strong financial and analytical skills to create and develop month end reports and review decks for business partners and leadership.
Sr. Financial Analyst
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
10.2012 - 03.2016
- Identified and developed data trends using workflow analysis, statistical analysis, benchmarking, and process improvement design.
- Directed and lead hospital budget, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Review financial statements and analyze revenues, cost, and expenses for all business units.
- Developed detailed reports to identify trends and develop forecasts with business statistics.
- Assisted in various projects to help drive results, efficiencies, and improvements resulting in 30% reduction in labor hours.
- Present financial information related to financial performance improvements and operational efficiency.
Lead Accountant – Incentives: Finance Operations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
06.2010 - 10.2012
- Controlled and reviewed reconciliations and journal entries made by Payroll and Accounting Technicians.
- Developed and identified operational improvements in incentive payouts and calculations.
- Lead and collaborated with departments for process improvements in finance, operations, and strategy.
- Prepared and analyzed account reconciliations were accurate and balanced.
- Run month end cost accounting processes, created and distributed reports based on report findings.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures to enhance operational efficiency. Resulting in 95% accuracy for payouts.
Education
Master Business Administration (MBA) - MBA
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business with emphasis in Accounting
Western International University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Financial strategy development
- Financial analysis and forecasting
- Influential communication skills
- Leadership development
- Comprehensive financial reporting
- Strategic financial planning
- Process optimization
- Long-term financial forecasting
- Cost planning and analysis
- Portfolio management
Timeline
Director - Finance
American Express
11.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
American Express
10.2017 - 11.2022
Sr. Financial Analyst
American Express
03.2016 - 10.2022
Sr. Financial Analyst
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
10.2012 - 03.2016
Lead Accountant – Incentives: Finance Operations
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
06.2010 - 10.2012
Master Business Administration (MBA) - MBA
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Business with emphasis in Accounting
Western International University