Matt Budnick
About Matt Budnick
Matt Budnick serves as the Vice President of Finance at Bluecore, where he has worked since 2023. He holds an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and has extensive experience in financial planning and analysis across various companies.
Work at Bluecore
Matt Budnick currently serves as the Vice President of Finance at Bluecore, a position he has held since 2023. His previous roles at the company include Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2021 to 2022, VP of Strategic Finance from 2022 to 2023, and Director of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he developed data analytics capabilities using Looker to improve decision-making processes across research and development and go-to-market teams. He also played a significant role in Bluecore's $125 million Series E fundraising round in 2021, contributing to the company's valuation of $1 billion.
Education and Expertise
Matt Budnick holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. He also participated in an exchange program at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he furthered his MBA studies. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Finance from The George Washington University School of Business. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in finance and business management.
Background
Before joining Bluecore, Matt Budnick gained diverse experience in financial roles across various organizations. He worked at eBay Inc. as an MBA Technology Finance Intern in 2014 and held positions at Las Vegas Sands Corp. as a Spend Management Analyst from 2011 to 2013. He also served as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Adore Me from 2015 to 2017, where he led the FP&A team. Earlier in his career, he completed internships at Trump Entertainment Resorts and Leeb Capital Management Inc.
Achievements
At Las Vegas Sands Corp., Matt supported the procurement team in managing over $1 billion in global goods and services purchases, including construction projects. At Adore Me, he led the FP&A team of a $100 million revenue e-commerce startup, collaborating on strategic projects across various teams. His contributions to Bluecore's fundraising efforts were pivotal in achieving the company's $1 billion valuation.