Andrew I.
About Andrew I.
Andrew I. serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Signet Jewelers Limited, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various companies, including Sears Holdings Corporation and OfficeMax, contributing to significant cost savings and strategic initiatives.
Work at Signet Jewelers
Andrew I. serves as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Signet Jewelers Limited since 2020. His role involves leading the development of strategic growth initiatives, focusing on Corporate FP&A, Sales/Margin Insights, Digital/IT Finance, Capital Planning, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance. He operates remotely, contributing to the company's financial strategies and planning processes from headquarters located in Akron, OH, and Dallas, TX.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Prior to his current position, Andrew I. held various significant roles in financial leadership. He worked at ShopYourWay.com as Business Unit CFO & COO, where he launched an omnichannel celebrity fashion business that achieved $200M in sales. He also served as Senior Director of Commercial Finance at Art Van Furniture, where he built the Project Management Office (PMO) function that supported key initiatives in price realization and inventory management.
Career at Sears Holdings Corporation
Andrew I. had an extensive career at Sears Holdings Corporation, where he held multiple positions including Chief of Staff to the CEO, Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis, and Senior Director of eCommerce and Marketing Finance. He played a crucial role in strategic initiatives, including obtaining capital funding approvals and managing the real estate portfolio with a focus on digital member engagement.
Educational Background
Andrew I. earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from The Ohio State University, graduating Cum Laude. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Akron, specializing in Finance. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in financial planning and analysis.
Achievements in Cost Savings and Strategic Initiatives
Throughout his career, Andrew I. has been involved in significant financial achievements. He realized $350M in cost savings as part of the merger integration team at OfficeMax Inc. Additionally, he developed strategic analyses and maintained financial models that supported the $1.2B merger of OfficeMax and Boise Cascade Corporation. His work has consistently focused on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency.