Bruce Inman
951-***-**** **********@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-inman-cfbm-837b513 Menifee, CA.
Professional Summary
Senior-level Finance Executive with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and optimizing financial performance for organizations with up to $1B in annual revenue. Expert in full-cycle controllership, M&A due diligence and integration, and large-scale ERP implementations (D365, SAP). Strategic leader recognized for streamlining complex operations, reducing working capital, and delivering high-impact financial insights to executive stakeholders.
Core Competencies
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Audits & Internal Controls
• System Implementations & Optimization
• M&A Due Diligence & Valuations
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
• KPI Development & Reporting
• Cross-Functional Leadership
Professional Experience
Director of Finance
Yusen Logistics – Long Beach, CA Jun 2022 – Present
• Lead finance functions for US Contract Logistics with $1B annual revenue; oversee Accounting, AP, AR, Billing, FP&A, and Purchasing.
• Reorganized departmental structure to support organic growth trajectories.
• Initiated procurement process improvements reducing working capital, enhancing liquidity.
• Developed reporting enhancements, enabling operational and executive stakeholders to make informed, actionable decisions.
• Managed internal audits, controls, and SOP development ensuring US GAAP and J-SOX compliance.
• Directed annual budgeting and monthly/weekly forecasting processes aligned with strategic KPIs.
• Led CapEx analyses, including ROI, DCF, NPV, and IRR evaluations for business investments.
• Supported M&A activities through financial valuation, due diligence and integration. Sr. Business Controller
Kuehne Nagel – Redlands, CA Oct 2018 – May 2022
• Managed US West Contract Logistics Finance ($250M+ in revenue), leading regional finance team and national training program.
• Standardized reporting processes, reducing forecast errors and increasing timeliness.
• Oversaw month-end close cycles, budgets, and forecasts; developed regional P&L reports to guide operational decisions.
• Consolidated finance duties by eliminating assistant controller role, reducing staffing by 3 FTEs.
• Led a complex insurance claim payout of $5.1M in 7 months, streamlining claim resolution and earning recognition for timeliness and data management.
• Supported Business Development by implementing standardized pricing mechanisms and assisting with customer negotiations to protect margin.
Corporate Controller
DCG Fulfillment – Ontario, CA Mar 2017 – Oct 2018
• Managed finance operations for a $50M logistics company; supervised AR, AP, Purchasing, Payroll, and financial reporting.
• Led monthly and annual closes, fixed asset management, and customer-specific P&L reporting.
• Developed KPI benchmarks and internal control systems supporting operational performance.
• Coordinated external audits and ensured compliance with tax and regulatory standards. Regional Controller
Performance Team Freight Systems – Redlands, CA Nov 2014 – Mar 2017
• Oversaw financials for $140M distribution centers across 2.5 million sq ft., supporting 3PL operations in diverse product categories.
• Collaborated with operations on KPIs, forecasts, budgets, and productivity improvements.
• Managed GL, AR, AP, payroll, and inventory analysis, enabling continuous process improvements and cost savings.
Senior Financial Analyst (Consultant)
GE Power – Menifee, CA Feb 2014 – Jul 2014
• Financial controllership for Inland Empire Energy Center, overseeing $2B in assets.
• Managed month-end/quarterly/year-end close cycles, inter-company consolidations, and cash forecasts.
• Analyzed market variables and managed CAISO settlements, providing strategic financial insights. Senior Cost Controller / FP&A
Southern California Edison – Redlands, CA Aug 2006 – Mar 2013
• Managed $250M+ project costs for the Bark Beetle Project, managed and presented budgets, forecasts, variances and cost analysis.
• Developed key operational metrics to enhance project efficiency and profitability.
• Led audit responses, ensuring compliance, and facilitated regulatory filings, including supporting CPUC rate cases and audits totaling over $250M, with full cost recovery achieved. Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, with emphasis in Finance and Economics Eastern Washington University - Cheney, WA
Certifications
Chartered Financial Forecasting, Budgeting
and Modeling Professional (CFBM™)
Technical Skills
• ERP Systems: D365, SAP, Hyperion, MAS 500, QuickBooks
• Advanced Excel (Modeling, PivotTables, Charts)
• Financial Modeling & Valuation (DCF, NPV, IRR)
• Data Analysis & Reporting
Additional Information
• Proven track record of leading change, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Recognized for ability to deliver complex projects under tight deadlines.