SKILLS
> Annual Budget Management
> Business Forecasting
> Financial Planning and Profit Analysis
> Process and Profitability Improvement
> Cash-flow Management
> Strategic Planning
> Cost Proposal Development and Strategies
> Revenue Recognition
> Government Contracting
> Business Integration
HIGHLIGHTS
> Financial Responsibility to $325 million
> Led 30 person finance team
> Led group finance function through multiple
re-organizations and acquisitions with
500%+ revenue growth over 10+ years
> Multiple industry background (consulting,
manufacturing, financial services,
technology)
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration
Columbia University, New York, New York
Bachelor of Science
Operations Research & Industrial
Engineering
Cornell University College of Engineering,
Ithaca, New York
Bradford Crooke
> Financial Executive and Strategist
> Accomplished financial manager with history of implementing innovative financial support organizations and analytic solutions to improve business performance
> Business planning, budgeting and forecasting experience enabling business management to stay agile and make proactive decisions to maximize results
> History of successful acquisition evaluation and integration.
> Federal and state government contracting experience, with 15 years of progressive financial leadership responsibility 617-***-****
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ICF International (2001 – present): Finance Vice President - Business Manager
> Elected Vice President / Officer in 2009
> Directed staff of 30 in support of a $325 million consulting practice area supporting federal and state government as well as commercial clients
> Responsible for the development of all annual budgets and monthly re- forecasts
> Managed revenue recognition, cash-flow management, and quarterly performance and backlog reporting functions
> Directed monthly business reviews at multiple levels of the organization, ultimately presenting “state of the business” updates to C-level executives
> Directed cost proposal reviews and held authority for final sign-off of all major bids
> Directed financial and administrative integration for 2 major acquisitions
(Caliber Associates, Macro International) totaling $110 million in incremental revenues
> Created operational “dashboard” to assist senior management monitor business unit performance
> Created multi-level financial training program aimed at improving financial management skills for mid and senior level management
> Participated in integration of London-based GHK Consulting Group which established new European operating unit at ICF
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
> Chair of Hancock Church (Lexington,
MA) Endowment Committee and
member of Church’s task force on long
term financial strategy
> Interests include golf, cycling, skiing
and coaching youth sports
REFERENCES
References are available upon request
Fidelity Investments (1992 – 2001): Senior Finance Director / Finance Director / Senior Finance Analyst
> Managed financial analysis and planning function for Fidelity’s Tax-Exempt Services Division with assets exceeding $60 billion
> Identified direct and indirect cost savings which reduced per-participant costs in sales and servicing operations by 15%
> Developed customer profitability tool to measure and analyze profit impact of existing customers based on multiple criteria
> Designed and implemented a multi-dimensional financial and operational reporting tool to allow for improved customer segment profitability analysis for all Fidelity companies
> Re-engineered the month-end cost transfer process resulting in a 40% reduction in month-end allocations, resulting in a 2 day reduction to the monthly close cycle
> Selected as financial and administrative director for Fidelity Advertising Agency with an annual budget $55 million
> Developed financial controls and processes for start-up division (Corporate Marketing) consisting of 250 employees with an annual budget $65 million
> Participated on task force to establish company operations in Japan; performed and presented long-range profitability analysis to Board for approval
Kronos Incorporated (1989-1991): Manager of Planning & Analysis
> Directed corporate budgeting and financial analysis activities for $65 million (revenues) manufacturer of automated time and accounting systems
> Prepared multi-year business plans and financial projections for IPO road- shows and investor meetings
> Redesigned sales incentive programs for direct and dealer sales operations Deloitte-Touche (1986-1989): Management Consultant
> Participated in management consulting engagements within the health care, manufacturing, financial services, retail and computer industries and the public sector
> Functional emphasis in product and process rationalization, manufacturing strategy, logistical efficiency, business and financial analysis