Jessica Watts (Silvey)
About Jessica Watts (Silvey)
Jessica Watts (Silvey) is the Director of Finance at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in finance roles at Aon Hewitt, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and RubinBrown LLP.
Company
Jessica Watts (Silvey) is currently employed at Alight Solutions, where she holds the position of Director of Finance. Alight Solutions specializes in human capital and business solutions, providing comprehensive services to help organizations optimize their resources and improve their workforce experiences. Since joining in May 2017, Jessica has brought her extensive financial expertise to the company, contributing to its financial strategies and operations.
Title
Jessica Watts (Silvey) holds the title of Director of Finance at Alight Solutions. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial activities, ensuring optimal fiscal management, and implementing effective financial strategies. With a robust background in finance, her role is central to steering the financial direction of the company.
Previous Roles at Aon Hewitt
Before joining Alight Solutions, Jessica Watts (Silvey) served in various financial roles at Aon Hewitt. She was the Director of Finance for a brief period from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, she held the position of Senior Finance Manager - West BU in The Woodlands, TX, from 2012 to 2016. Her initial role at Aon Hewitt was as HRO Benefits Sr Analyst - West, where she worked from 2009 to 2012. Overall, she dedicated approximately 5 years and 7 months to Aon Hewitt, contributing significantly to its financial operations.
Earlier Career Experience
Jessica Watts (Silvey) began her career at RubinBrown LLP, where she worked in Assurance Services from 2002 to 2005. She then joined Build-A-Bear Workshop as Lead Senior Accountant, a position she held for 3 years, followed by a short stint as Senior Financial Analyst for 5 months. These roles helped her develop a solid foundation in financial analysis and accounting, which she carried forward into her subsequent positions.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Watts (Silvey) achieved her educational qualifications from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she obtained a Master’s in Accountancy (2001-2002) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (1997-2002). The comprehensive education she received at the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various high-level financial roles throughout her career.