Stephanie Crawford

Phoenix, AZ | LinkedIn

Finance Leader

Results-driven finance leader with expertise in P&L management, cash flow optimization, and GAAP/IFRS compliance. Skilled in partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights, improve profitability, and drive operational excellence. Experienced in cost center controlling, forecasting, and implementing productivity initiatives. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability.

Areas of Expertise

Financial Planning and Analysis | Operations Finance | Variance Analysis | Cash Flow Optimization | Process Automation | Financial Modeling | Budgeting and Forecasting | Operational Strategy & Execution | Team Leadership | Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Skills

Advanced Excel | Microsoft Office Suite | SQL | Tableau | SharePoint | Power BI | Workday | Oracle | Alteryx

Professional Experience

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES | Tempe, AZ

Manager, Sector Finance | September 2023 – Present

  • Directed financial strategy and operational execution for a $500M revenue sector, managing P&L, balance sheet ownership, and cash flow forecasting. Oversaw long-term and capacity planning initiatives with a small team.
  • Led product rationalization initiatives by selling off non-core product lines, resulting in $16M in operational income.
  • Improved plant yields by 10% through strategic headcount planning, yield metric development, and aligning operating and capital budgets with financial targets.
  • Designed interactive financial dashboards integrating real-time metrics to enhance forecast accuracy.
  • Conducted cost-price analysis with Supply Chain, negotiating $10M in annual direct material cost savings.

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES | Tempe, AZ

Senior Specialist, Finance | January 2021 – September 2023

  • Collaborated with Business Analytics to deploy a Proposal Dashboard that reduced processing time by 30%.
  • Led a cross-functional team to identify sales channels and repurpose $5.5M in at-risk inventory.
  • Directed product bid activities, supporting over $350M in annual orders and boosting gross margins by 11%.
  • Managed $50M in combined R&D, G&A, overhead, and capital expenditures, ensuring tighter budget control.

TRINITY INDUSTRIES | Dallas, TX

Capital Markets Analyst | May 2018 – May 2019

  • Supported financing and business development for a $5B portfolio with advanced financial modeling and forecasting.
  • Forecasted for joint ventures valued at $2B, ensuring accurate valuations aligned with long-term goals.
  • Prepared budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses for C-level executives, driving strategic decision-making.
  • Identified cost-saving and revenue opportunities, aiding the securitization of $1B in assets.

NORTHERN TRUST | Tempe, AZ

Senior Analyst – Managerial Capacity | April 2016 – May 2018

  • Managed a team of 12 analysts in financial research and analysis for alternative investments within a $1T portfolio.
  • Ensured timely, accurate reporting and analysis to evaluate investment performance and manage portfolio risk.
  • Prepared detailed variance analysis and forecasting reports for senior leadership.
  • Automated reporting processes with Excel Macros and VBA, reducing preparation time by 90%.

VANGUARD GROUP | Scottsdale, AZ

Finance Specialist | July 2014 – April 2016

  • Provided strategic investment analysis and insights for over 100 high-value client portfolios.
  • Conducted performance and risk analyses that supported strategic asset allocation decisions.
  • Balanced competing demands to deliver accurate, timely financial insights.

Education