Shay Finley
About Shay Finley
Shay Finley is the Senior Manager of Global Downstream Business Performance at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas. He has a diverse background with experience in finance, investment banking, and military service.
Current Position at Chevron
Shay Finley currently holds the position of Senior Manager - Global Downstream Business Performance at Chevron, based in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, Shay leads a team responsible for optimizing the financial performance across Chevron's global downstream operations. This includes the development and implementation of strategic financial models to enhance decision-making processes within the downstream sector.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Before his current role, Shay Finley served as Refinery Finance Manager at Chevron from 2020 to 2022, based in Pasadena, Texas, United States. There, he played a pivotal role in the financial integration of newly acquired assets within Chevron's downstream business. Shay also briefly worked within the Enterprise Transformation Office at Chevron in 2020, focusing on various strategic initiatives.
Career in Investment Banking
Shay Finley worked for BMO Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Associate from 2015 to 2017, in Houston, Texas. During his tenure at BMO, Shay honed his skills in financial analysis, market assessment, and client relationship management, which laid the groundwork for his roles in Chevron's financial management.
Service in the US Army
Shay Finley's career began in the military, where he served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army from 2004 to 2013. This nine-year tenure provided him with leadership experience and a robust foundation in strategic operations and personnel management.
Educational Background
Shay Finley is a graduate of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) between 2013 and 2015. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Art, Philosophy, and Literature at the United States Military Academy at West Point, from 2000 to 2004.