Bert Blair
About Bert Blair
Bert Blair serves as the Manager of Business Analytics at the American Chemical Society, a position he has held since 2011. With extensive experience in financial analysis and strategic sourcing, he has contributed significantly to various organizations, including Honeywell Aerospace, where he developed financial tools and reports for multiple manufacturing sites.
Work at American Chemical Society
Bert Blair has served as the Manager of Business Analytics at the American Chemical Society since 2011. In this role, he has been responsible for overseeing business analytics operations and providing insights to support decision-making processes within the organization. His tenure at the American Chemical Society spans over 13 years, during which he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing financial and operational performance.
Previous Experience at Honeywell Aerospace
Bert Blair has extensive experience at Honeywell Aerospace, where he held several positions from 1989 to 2008. He began as a Financial Analyst and progressed to Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Operational Excellence Analyst. His responsibilities included performing financial analysis for multiple manufacturing sites, leading productivity projects, and developing financial budgets and forecasts. He also played a key role in the General Electric merger with Honeywell, serving as the focal-point leader for data modeling.
Education and Expertise
Bert Blair studied Accounting at the University at Buffalo, where he achieved a degree in Business. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA from Dowling College, specializing in Business. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in financial analysis and business analytics roles throughout his career.
Financial Analysis and Reporting Skills
Throughout his career, Bert Blair has demonstrated strong financial analysis and reporting skills. He created the Digital Dashboard for finance and purchasing, which involved leading a team in report writing using various tools such as AS400 Query, Access, and Excel macros. He developed monthly performance reports and metrics for the sourcing organization, presenting results and strategies to senior management. His expertise includes establishing supplier transition modeling tools and conducting training for teams.
Leadership in Financial Strategy
Bert Blair has shown leadership in financial strategy development, particularly during his time at Honeywell Aerospace. He led the creation of productivity projects focused on strategic sourcing, including price analysis and make vs. buy strategies. He also served as the finance lead on Make/Buy teams, conducting workcenter and site closure analysis, and creating product line financial income statements that informed investment and sale decisions.