Professional Overview
Ken Wooddell is an experienced finance executive with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. As the Director of Finance at Emergency Medicine Specialists, S.C., he oversees all financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the organization. Wooddell's expertise spans financial management, business partnering, and driving data-driven decision-making across fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As Director of Finance at Emergency Medicine Specialists, S.C., Ken Wooddell is responsible for leading the company's overall financial strategy and operations. In this role, he manages a team of financial analysts, oversees budgeting and forecasting processes, and partners closely with executive leadership to inform critical business decisions. Wooddell has been instrumental in implementing data visualization tools and streamlining reporting to enhance financial transparency and drive operational efficiencies.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Wooddell served as the Director of Finance - Clean Energy at Generac Power Systems, where he played a key part in the company's expansion into the renewable energy market. He has also held senior finance positions at Sensormatic and Best Buy, where he excelled in financial analysis, category management, and enterprise-wide financial planning and analysis. Throughout his career, Wooddell has demonstrated the ability to adapt to changing business needs, lead cross-functional initiatives, and deliver measurable financial and operational improvements.
Academic Background
Wooddell holds an MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he specialized in finance and strategy. He also earned his bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial management and reporting
- Strategic planning and business partnering
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Financial process improvement and automation
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
Professional Impact
At Generac Power Systems, Wooddell played a pivotal role in the company's expansion into the clean energy market, contributing to the development of new financial models and driving strategic initiatives that resulted in over $20 million in incremental revenue. As a Senior Financial Analyst at Best Buy, he led the implementation of a new category-based financial reporting system, which improved visibility and enabled more informed decision-making across the organization.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and proven track record of driving operational improvements, Ken Wooddell is well-positioned to continue making a significant impact in his current role at Emergency Medicine Specialists, S.C. and throughout his future career.
