CFO / Controller / Finance Director

Will Perdue

Atlanta, GA 334-***-**** ************@*****.***

GLOBAL FINANCE EXECUTIVE STRATEGIC FP&A LEADER CMA Strategic financial leader with 20+ years of experience driving financial operations, FP&A, transformation, and reporting excellence across global multi-site manufacturing, healthcare, and consulting organizations. Proven ability to unify finance functions across geographies, lead ERP and reporting system integrations (SAP, QAD, Hyperion), and partner with executive teams to improve decision-making, cost control, and profitability. Known for building and leading high- performing finance teams, aligning financial planning with strategy, and delivering operational improvements that scale globally.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Multi-Site Manufacturing Finance Leadership

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• ERP Integration (SAP FI/CO/MM, QAD)

• Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting

• KPI Development & Executive Dashboards

• Business Transformation & Process Improvement

• Capital Investment & Margin Analysis

• Commercial Finance & Pricing Support

• Inventory, Cost Control & Loss Analysis

• M&A Integration & Compliance

• Executive Business Partnership & Team Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Regional Controlling Manager – Americas ElringKlinger Buford, GA Sep 2022 – Present

Leads financial strategy, planning, and consolidation across 8 manufacturing sites in North and South America.

• Developed standardized financial procedures, reporting frameworks, and internal controls across global locations.

• Created tools for manufacturing loss analysis to identify and mitigate cost drivers in materials, labor, and logistics.

• Provided strategic guidance and financial oversight for multi-country operations, driving transparency and cost efficiency.

Will Perdue

Atlanta, GA 334-***-**** ************@*****.***

• Led budget and forecast cycles aligned with global targets and plant operational performance.

Head of Commercial Affairs Gerresheimer Medical Devices Peachtree City, GA May 2020 – Sep 2022

Oversaw finance, analytics, and HR for U.S. operations, aligning financial processes with corporate strategy.

• Directed budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, producing timely insights for executive leadership.

• Enhanced margin visibility and decision-making through robust financial modeling and dashboarding.

• Supported business development via pricing and cost models for commercial proposals.

• Ensured compliance with GAAP and regulatory reporting, while managing Avalara and tax processes.

Director of Finance GKN Aerospace

Tallassee, AL Apr 2019 – Apr 2020

Finance lead for three manufacturing facilities (including Mexico), focused on FP&A and performance management.

• Led 5-year strategic planning, cost tracking, and internal control initiatives across multiple sites.

• Partnered with operational teams to improve forecasting, variance analysis, and capital allocation.

CFO / Commercial Director Eissmann Group Automotive Pell City, AL Sep 2016 – Apr 2019

Drove a $5.6M turnaround through restructuring, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives.

• Directed all G&A departments including Finance, HR, IT, and Purchasing.

• Implemented SAP CO/FI/MM/PP modules and revamped BOMs and supplier controls.

• Reduced labor liabilities and improved compliance outcomes through policy overhaul. Will Perdue

Atlanta, GA 334-***-**** ************@*****.*** Controller International Automotive Components

Anniston, AL Jul 2014 – Sep 2016

• Led plant reporting, SOX compliance, and annual strategic planning.

• Managed cost, payroll, and fixed asset accounting.

• Delivered $750K+ in savings through Lean and Six Sigma-backed continuous improvement.

Additional Financial Leadership Experience Includes: Business Analyst HospiScript – Oversaw $200M pricing margin; implemented project management systems.

Sr. Accountant HALLA Climate Systems – Led month-end close, cost accounting, and SOX audits.

Controller Johnson Controls – Drove cost standardization, BOM updates, and ERP-based costing.

Accounting & Finance Manager MOBIS Alabama – Directed costing for injection molding operations; managed $400M division-level reporting. Business Consultant & Fiscal Analyst – Conducted ROI and cost analysis across public and private sector clients.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MBA, Finance – Auburn University Montgomery

BS/BA, Economics & Finance – Auburn University Montgomery Certified Management Accountant (CMA), 2024

TECHNICAL SKILLS

ERP & Financial Tools:

SAP (FI/CO/MM), MFG Pro/QAD, QlikView, Lucanet, INFOR, Hyperion, IDL Konsis, Great Plains, SQL, Power BI

Applications:

Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Avalara, Workday

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