Rena Cottam, Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
Rena Cottam is an experienced finance executive with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and operational excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer at Schumacher Clinical Partners, she oversees all financial operations, including financial planning, reporting, and risk management. Leveraging her deep industry expertise, Rena provides valuable financial insights to support the company's expansion and profitability goals.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at Schumacher Clinical Partners, Rena is responsible for leading the company's overall financial strategy and operations. In this role, she has implemented robust financial controls, optimized cash flow management, and spearheaded cost-saving initiatives that have contributed to a 25% increase in the company's profit margins over the past three years. Rena's strategic guidance has been instrumental in supporting Schumacher Clinical Partners' successful expansion into new geographic markets and service lines.
Career Progression
Rena has been with Schumacher Clinical Partners for over 20 years, steadily advancing through the organization. Prior to her current role as CFO, she served as the VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, where she played a pivotal role in streamlining financial processes, enhancing financial reporting, and driving operational efficiencies that led to a 15% reduction in administrative costs.
Academic Background
Rena holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership programs at the Harvard Business School, further strengthening her strategic and managerial capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial planning and analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Treasury and cash flow management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Financial reporting and compliance
- Process optimization and automation
- Change management and organizational transformation
Professional Impact
Under Rena's financial leadership, Schumacher Clinical Partners has achieved significant milestones, including the successful integration of two major acquisitions and the implementation of a cloud-based financial management system that has improved data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and technical expertise, Rena Cottam is a respected finance executive who continues to drive Schumacher Clinical Partners' financial performance and position the company for long-term success. Passionate about leveraging data and technology to enhance financial operations, Rena is well-positioned to guide the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.
