Zachary Whittington
About Zachary Whittington
Zachary Whittington is a Senior Financial Analyst specializing in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has previous experience in various financial roles at companies such as EXPRESS, Ford Motor Company, and The Kraft Heinz Company.
Current Role at Advanced Drainage Systems
Zachary Whittington serves as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for financial forecasting, budgeting, and providing analytical support to enhance decision-making processes within the company.
Previous Experience at Advanced Drainage Systems
Prior to his current role, Whittington worked at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. as a Strategy Analyst from 2019 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing special projects, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and investor relations (IR). This position allowed him to develop strategic insights that contributed to the company's growth.
Experience at EXPRESS
Zachary Whittington held multiple positions at EXPRESS. He worked as a Financial Analyst - Ecommerce & Real Estate Finance from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on financial analysis related to ecommerce and real estate operations. Additionally, he briefly served as a Financial Analyst II - FP&A in 2019 for three months, contributing to financial planning and analysis efforts.
Internship Experience
Whittington gained valuable experience through internships at several companies. He was a Product Development Finance Intern at Ford Motor Company in 2016, where he supported financial processes in product development. He also interned at The Kraft Heinz Company in 2015 as a Procurement Finance Intern, focusing on financial aspects of procurement operations. These internships provided him with foundational skills in finance and analysis.
Education and Academic Background
Zachary Whittington studied at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance from 2013 to 2017. His education equipped him with essential knowledge and skills in financial analysis and business management.