James Andrews, Senior Finance and Business Operations Executive

About

I am a senior finance and business operations executive with 10 years of experience in business management and 5 years of experience in the finance industry. I enjoy taking on challenging roles and using data to improve processes, finances, and support overall company growth.

Experience

HC Concrete Construction Group LLC

Dec 2021 – Present

Nashville, TN

Senior Executive

• Performed financial forecasting and budgeting to drive executive strategies. • Coordinated with project management team to ensure budgetary forecasts for job costs are maintained. • Communicated with customers and vendors to support strong ongoing strategic relationships. • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and HR.

Merrill Lynch

Jan 2020 – Dec 2021

Nashville, TN

Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor

• Participated in executive-led team of 30 preferred underwriters in support of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). • Managed complex PPP cases and VIP clients. • Ensured the highest quality communication and financial review. • Maintained the highest level of confidentiality and ethics in the handling of sensitive client information.

McClard's Gifts

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019

Lafayette, TN

Enterprise Resource Planning Consultant

• Implemented new ERP software for client, including database population, training of personnel, and custom report creation. • Planned strategic growth opportunities with client, including strategies to increase market share and improve gross margin. • Optimized ecommerce platform resulting in a 25% increase in site traffic within the first 30 days.

Flex Technologies Inc.

Dec 2014 – Aug 2018

Mt Eaton, OH

Plant Supervisor/Engineer

• Managed team of eight supervisors responsible for overseeing injection molding, assembly, quality, and maintenance. • Provided timely production and quality reports to drive executive strategy. • Implemented statistical process controls to drive continuous improvement projects. Reduced leak test cycle times by 30% across multiple product lines. • Led maintenance team in the design, construction, and programming of automated processes, saving 60 operator hours per week.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University

– Dec 2019

M.S. Finance

University of Memphis

– Dec 2008

B.S. Mathematics

James Andrews

Senior Finance and Business Operations Executive

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