Whitney Anderson
About Whitney Anderson
Whitney Anderson is the Director of Finance at Chairish, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Villanova University and has extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including LVMH and Rolls-Royce.
Current Role at Chairish
Whitney Anderson serves as the Director of Finance at Chairish, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategies within the organization. Her tenure at Chairish has been marked by a focus on enhancing financial processes and driving business results. She operates from the San Francisco Bay Area, contributing her expertise to a company that specializes in the resale of vintage and used home furnishings.
Professional Background
Whitney Anderson has a diverse professional background in finance, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her current position, she held the role of Finance Manager at NUDE Skincare from 2013 to 2016 and worked as a Senior Financial Analyst at Benefit Cosmetics for two years. Her experience also includes positions at Rolls-Royce, where she participated in the Financial Leadership Development Program and served as a Financial Analyst. Additionally, she briefly worked at Square in 2017.
Education and Qualifications
Whitney Anderson earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University, School of Business, where she studied Finance, International Business, and Spanish from 2003 to 2007. She also attended The Hockaday School from 1999 to 2003. Currently, she is pursuing a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation to further enhance her professional qualifications and expertise in finance.
Expertise in Finance
Whitney Anderson possesses expertise in both consumer-facing and B2B global businesses. She has a strong track record of implementing and improving financial processes in unstructured environments. Her experience includes working cross-functionally and internationally, which has equipped her with the skills necessary to drive business results effectively.
Early Career Experience
Whitney Anderson began her career with an internship at PNC Bank in 2006, where she worked in equity research. She then joined Rolls-Royce, where she completed a two-year Financial Leadership Development Program before taking on the role of Financial Analyst. This early experience laid the foundation for her subsequent positions in finance at various companies, including her roles at Benefit Cosmetics and NUDE Skincare.