Mary Slade
About Mary Slade
Mary Slade serves as the Group Financial Controller at Kennametal, a position she has held since 2015. She has a background in accounting and finance, with previous roles at Kennametal and FirstEnergy.
Work at Kennametal
Mary Slade has been serving as the Group Financial Controller at Kennametal since 2015. In this role, she oversees financial operations and reporting for the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Plant Controller at Kennametal from 2012 to 2015. Both roles were based in Orwell, OH, where she contributed to the financial management and operational efficiency of the company.
Previous Experience at FirstEnergy
Before joining Kennametal, Mary Slade worked at FirstEnergy as a Staff Business Analyst from 2007 to 2012. During her five-year tenure in Akron, OH, she was involved in analyzing business processes and providing insights to improve operational performance. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in financial management.
Education and Expertise
Mary Slade earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from John Carroll University. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which she applies in her roles within the finance sector. She also completed her secondary education at Mayfield High School.
Professional Background
Mary Slade has over a decade of experience in financial management and analysis. Her career began at FirstEnergy, where she developed her analytical skills. She then transitioned to Kennametal, where she has held multiple financial roles, demonstrating her expertise in financial operations and control.