John Mitchell
About John Mitchell
John Mitchell serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Coherent Solutions in Minneapolis, MN, where he has worked since 2022. He has over 35 years of financial experience, including roles at Hewlett Packard and Medtronic, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University.
Work at Coherent Solutions
John Mitchell has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Coherent Solutions since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for the monthly consolidation of Cardiac & Vascular Group Other Product Costs. He collaborates with finance leaders from four different business units to ensure accurate financial reporting. Additionally, he has created monthly reporting systems for Inventory, SOGL, Freight & Duties categorized by region and manufacturing site.
Education and Expertise
John Mitchell earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from St. Cloud State University, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He has over 35 years of financial experience and possesses expertise in using the Hyperion/Essbase system for reporting purposes. His educational background and extensive experience contribute to his proficiency in financial management and analysis.
Professional Background
Before joining Coherent Solutions, John Mitchell held several key positions in finance. He worked at Rainier Technology as VP - Finance and Operations from 1999 to 2001. He then spent 16 years at Hewlett Packard Enterprise as a Finance Manager, from 2001 to 2017. Following that, he served as an FP&A Contractor for Medtronic in the Cardiac & Vascular Group Operations from 2017 to 2018.
Achievements in Financial Management
During his career, John Mitchell designed a 5-year Capital Expenditure forecast template that consolidated results for all manufacturing sites within the Cardiac & Vascular Group. His ability to create efficient reporting systems and forecasts has contributed to improved financial oversight and strategic planning within the organizations he has worked for.
Personal Interests
John Mitchell enjoys competing in triathlons, ranging from Sprint distance to full Ironman events. He participates in CrossFit and values spending time with his family, including his grandson. Additionally, he has two active dogs, which reflects his active lifestyle and commitment to family.