Kristen Lancaster, MBA
About Kristen Lancaster, MBA
Kristen Lancaster is a Senior Finance Manager with extensive experience in finance and operations. She has worked in various roles across several organizations, including GSA, Morrison Healthcare, and Floor & Decor, and holds an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Current Role at Floor & Decor
Kristen Lancaster serves as the Senior Finance Manager at Floor & Decor, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial operations and ensuring the company's financial health. Her work involves developing strategic plans to enhance business performance and drive continuous improvement within the finance department. Lancaster's contributions are crucial as the organization expands and adapts to changing market conditions.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Floor & Decor, Kristen Lancaster held several finance-related positions. She worked as a Finance Manager at Morrison Healthcare from 2012 to 2017, where she managed financial operations and contributed to various projects. Prior to that, she was a Transportation Operations Specialist at GSA from 2008 to 2012, focusing on logistics and operational efficiency. Her career began as an Accountant at Gannett from 2006 to 2008 and as an Accounting Specialist II at Citizens Trust Bank from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Academic Background
Kristen Lancaster earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, completing her studies in 2013. She also holds a Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the same institution, which she obtained in 2008. Earlier, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Spelman College in 2005. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in finance.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Throughout her career, Kristen Lancaster has played a significant role in various financial initiatives. She has led supply chain cost improvement projects that resulted in substantial cost savings. Additionally, she improved forecasting accuracy by 40% to 75% annually, which enhanced the financial planning and analysis processes. Lancaster has also established and directed operations for the centralized Buying Desk, implementing a No Purchase Order, No Pay policy to streamline procurement.