Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Brian Reardon is a seasoned financial planning and analysis professional with over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing, retail, and real estate industries. As the Senior Financial Planning Manager at Heartland Dental, he leverages his expertise in strategic financial planning, market and competitive intelligence, and business performance analysis to drive informed decision-making and financial optimization.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role as Senior Financial Planning Manager at Heartland Dental, Brian is responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive financial planning and analysis strategies. He oversees the creation of detailed financial models, forecasts, and reporting to support the company's growth initiatives and operational efficiency. Brian's ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights has been instrumental in guiding Heartland Dental's strategic decision-making and enhancing its competitive positioning in the dental services industry.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Heartland Dental, Brian held various senior-level finance and analysis roles at leading organizations, including CraftMark Bakery, Carrier HVAC, Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P., and Simon Property Group. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong aptitude for financial planning, market analysis, and business performance optimization. As a Senior Manager and Analyst, Brian has consistently delivered impactful financial and strategic recommendations that have contributed to organizational growth, cost savings, and operational improvements.
Academic Background
Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with honors. His academic achievements and focus on financial analysis and planning laid the foundation for his successful career in corporate finance and strategic decision-making.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Strategic Financial Modeling and Forecasting
- Market and Competitive Intelligence
- Business Performance Optimization
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership
Professional Impact
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial planning and analysis framework at Carrier HVAC, resulting in a 25% improvement in the company's forecasting accuracy and a 12% reduction in operating costs.
- Led the market and competitive analysis initiative at CraftMark Bakery, which identified key growth opportunities and enabled the company to successfully expand into new geographic markets, driving a 15% increase in revenue.
- Recognized as a subject matter expert in financial planning and analysis, Brian has been invited to speak at industry conferences and share his insights on best practices for driving financial optimization and strategic decision-making.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and analytical expertise, Brian Reardon is poised to continue making a significant impact in the financial planning and analysis domain. As he advances in his career, he remains committed to leveraging his skills and expertise to help organizations achieve their financial and operational goals.
