Joe Edwards
About Joe Edwards
Joe Edwards serves as the Vice President of Finance Transformation at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses extensive experience in Enterprise Performance Management Transformation across various industries and holds degrees in Finance and Management Information Systems.
Work at Materion
Joe Edwards serves as the Vice President of Finance Transformation at Materion Corporation, a position he has held since 2022. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, he leads initiatives focused on enhancing financial processes and performance within the organization. His role involves overseeing finance transformation strategies that align with Materion's business objectives.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Materion, Joe Edwards accumulated significant experience in finance and consulting. He worked at The Hackett Group for seven years, initially as a Manager and later as a Director. His earlier roles included positions at BearingPoint as a Consultant and Archstone Consulting as an Associate. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad understanding of finance transformation across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Joe Edwards holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Management Information Systems from Ohio University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Akron in 2003. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in Enterprise Performance Management and financial analysis.
Specializations and Skills
Joe Edwards specializes in several key areas within finance transformation. He is proficient in Enterprise Performance Management system implementations, management reporting, and analytics. His skills extend to financial planning and analysis processes, KPI rationalization, and business intelligence reporting. He also has experience in master data management and project management office activities.
Industry Experience
Joe Edwards has extensive experience across multiple industries, including automotive, consumer products, electronic gaming, energy, financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, publishing, technology, and telecommunications. This breadth of industry knowledge enables him to apply best practices and tailored solutions to finance transformation initiatives.