Rachel Lutz

Finance Director

Professional Overview
Rachel Lutz is an experienced finance professional with a strong track record of driving strategic financial initiatives and delivering measurable results. As the Finance Director at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial planning, analysis, and reporting processes to support critical business decisions.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role as Finance Director, Rachel is responsible for managing a team of financial analysts and providing valuable insights to the organization's leadership team. She plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing financial strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives, while also ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Rachel held several finance-focused roles at Cardinal Health, where she progressed from a Financial Planning Analyst to a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager for the Enterprise Corporate Accounts and Presource Division. In these roles, she demonstrated her ability to analyze financial data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency.

Before joining the corporate sector, Rachel gained valuable experience as a Senior Audit Assistant at Deloitte, where she developed a strong foundation in financial reporting and auditing.

Academic Background
Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budget management and forecasting

• Financial reporting and regulatory compliance

• Strategic decision-making and business partnering

• Team leadership and development

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Rachel has played a crucial role in streamlining the organization's financial processes, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings. She has also spearheaded the implementation of advanced data analytics tools, enabling the finance team to provide more detailed and actionable insights to support the company's growth initiatives.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the finance industry and a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, Rachel Lutz is a highly valuable asset to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield organization. Her expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting, combined with her strong leadership skills, make her well-positioned to continue making a significant impact on the company's financial performance and overall success.