Justin Armbrust, MBA
About Justin Armbrust, MBA
Justin Armbrust, MBA, serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Shift, where he leads functions such as Pricing, Reporting, and Commissions. With extensive experience across various industries and a strong educational background from Emory University, he focuses on creating analyses that support business growth and strategic development.
Current Role at Shift
Justin Armbrust serves as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Shift, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads various functions, including Pricing, Reporting, and Commissions, in addition to his FP&A responsibilities. His focus is on leveraging financial analyses to drive business growth and influence company strategy. He operates within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, contributing to Shift's financial planning efforts.
Previous Experience in Financial Planning
Prior to his current position, Justin Armbrust held significant roles in financial planning and analysis at various organizations. He worked as the Senior Director of FP&A at GreenSky® from 2019 to 2021 and as the Global Director of FP&A at North Highland from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes a nine-year tenure as Senior Finance Manager, FP&A at Cox Automotive Inc., and earlier experience as a Financial Analyst at Scientific Atlanta.
Education and Expertise
Justin Armbrust earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, where he studied Strategy Consulting and Brand Management. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Organizational Management from the same institution. His expertise spans various financial systems and tools, including Hyperion, Essbase, PowerBI, Tableau, Microstrategy, Salesforce, Workday, Oracle, SAP, and SQL.
Industry Experience
Justin Armbrust has extensive industry experience across multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Media Advertising, Automotive, Software, Logistics, and Finance. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad understanding of financial planning and analysis in different business contexts, enabling him to apply his skills effectively in various environments.
Professional Passion
Justin Armbrust is passionate about facilitating 'light bulb' moments for others, whether in professional or personal contexts. This commitment reflects his approach to financial planning, where he aims to create analyses that not only support business objectives but also enhance understanding and insight among colleagues and stakeholders.