Brittany Thompson
@brittanythompson
I am a strategic financial manager optimizing budgets and guiding data-driven decisions.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic financial manager with 7+ years of experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and driving FP&A in higher education. I have led management of $66M+ in funding, spearheaded budget development for $25M+ in funding, and allocated $2M+ annually to optimize resource distribution.
I leverage Axiom, Banner, QuickBooks, Syntellis, and advanced Excel to deliver forecasting, variance analysis, and process improvements that improved reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. I am committed to team leadership, training, and presenting clear, data-driven recommendations to executive stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Owner
Western Trails, LLC
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Operated a seasonal LLC, producing financial projections and improving financial accuracy using QuickBooks and Excel; managed bi-weekly payroll, vendor payments, and invoicing to streamline operations.
Finance & Marketing Intern
Stifel Nicolaus
Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 (4 months)
Supported financial reporting and investment research by updating planning station reports and client Excel workbooks, improving report accuracy and decision support.
Social Media & Marketing Intern
Gallatin Valley Mall
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 (10 months)
Managed social channels and blog content, increasing engagement by 25% and driving website traffic up 20%; supported event planning that grew attendance 10%.
Marketing Communication Intern
Intermountain Opera Bozeman
Feb 2015 - May 2015 (3 months)
Managed social media and email campaigns, increasing engagement 25% and boosting event attendance 10% while driving a 20% rise in online traffic.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Montana
Master of Science, Business Analytics
2022 - 2024
Completed a Master of Science in Business Analytics at the University of Montana from 2022 to 2024.
Montana State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Finance and Marketing
2011 - 2015
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and Marketing at Montana State University from 2011 to 2015.
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