Lindsay Nerland
About Lindsay Nerland
Lindsay Nerland is a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she has worked since 2014. With extensive experience in financial analysis and management, she has held various roles at Thomson Reuters and Thrivent Financial, contributing to process improvement and financial operations.
Work at Patterson Companies
Lindsay Nerland has been employed at Patterson Companies, Inc. as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager since 2014. In this role, she supports the financial operations of the organization, which generates approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. She oversees a team of three direct reports, focusing on financials related to the full Operating Statement. Nerland actively participates in process improvement initiatives, including leading a Cost Center and Expense Management accountability initiative.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Before joining Patterson Companies, Lindsay Nerland worked at Thomson Reuters in various financial roles from 2006 to 2014. She served as a Lead Financial Analyst from 2010 to 2014 and as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, she held the position of Financial Analyst from 2006 to 2007. During her tenure, she established a new practice of providing financial Executive and Product profitability dashboards, enhancing business understanding.
Early Career at Flagstar Bank and Thrivent Financial
Lindsay Nerland began her career in finance at Thrivent Financial, where she worked as a Financial Services Representative from 2003 to 2005. She later joined Flagstar Bank as a Licensed Banker for a brief period in 2005. These early roles contributed to her foundational knowledge in financial services and client management.
Education and Expertise
Lindsay Nerland holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Financial Economics from Gustavus Adolphus College, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Augsburg College, completing her studies in 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial analysis and management.
SAP Implementation and Process Improvement
In her current role at Patterson Companies, Lindsay Nerland serves as a Super User team member during the rollout of SAP Implementation. She plays a key role in ensuring a successful system transition and the maintenance of legacy information. Her involvement in process improvement initiatives demonstrates her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.