Holly Palmer
About Holly Palmer
Holly Palmer is a Senior Manager of Finance Systems at Benson Hill, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in financial planning and systems management, having previously held roles at Stifel Financial Corp., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Scottrade.
Work at Benson Hill
Holly Palmer currently holds the position of Senior Manager Finance Systems at Benson Hill, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she has implemented financial systems improvements that have enhanced reporting accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive operating budget model that is utilized as a standard across multiple departments within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her role at Benson Hill, Holly Palmer worked at Stifel Financial Corp. as Financial Planning and Systems Manager from 2016 to 2021. She also held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2014 and at Scottrade as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she served as Business Administrator and Equipment Manager at Northwind Engineering/RVFLimited for seven months in 2012.
Education and Expertise
Holly Palmer earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Missouri Baptist University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completed between 2002 and 2006. Additionally, she obtained a Graduate Accounting Certificate from the University of Phoenix, studying from 2012 to 2013. Her expertise includes proficiency in Oracle Hyperion Essbase and Hyperion SmartView, which are essential tools for financial analysis and reporting.
Career Timeline
Holly Palmer's career in finance spans several years and various roles. She began her professional journey with a position at Northwind Engineering/RVFLimited in 2012, followed by roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Scottrade. She spent five years at Stifel Financial Corp. before transitioning to her current role at Benson Hill. Her diverse experience has contributed to her skill set in financial systems and management.