Brandon Arner
About Brandon Arner
Brandon Arner is the Head of FP&A at Skillz, where he has implemented various financial strategies and led significant projects. He has a diverse background in finance and business development, with previous roles at companies such as Coin Cloud and H-E-B.
Current Role at Skillz
Brandon Arner serves as the Head of FP&A at Skillz, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, which includes establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and tracking tools to enhance departmental operations. He has also developed a dashboard that aligns budgets with KPI performance, resulting in a significant reduction in operational expenses.
Previous Experience at Coin Cloud
Prior to his current role at Skillz, Brandon worked at Coin Cloud as the Director of FP&A and Business Intelligence from 2021 to 2023. He played a crucial role in revolutionizing the company's geospatial strategy by implementing machine learning-based models. Additionally, he analyzed the performance of cryptocurrency kiosks across the United States to gather customer insights.
Experience at H-E-B
Brandon Arner was employed at H-E-B as a Merchandise Business Manager from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he led the development and launch of three innovative business lines, including the HEB Crypto Kiosk. He executed a merchandising reinvention strategy and created five-year plans for all existing business lines.
Education and Academic Background
Brandon Arner holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from USC Marshall School of Business, where he studied Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Sales. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Real Estate from the University of San Diego. His foundational education includes a high school diploma from Sage Ridge High School.
Career Development at DPFG Inc.
Brandon's career began at DPFG Inc., where he held various positions from 2013 to 2017. He started as an Associate Intern and progressed to roles such as Associate and Senior Associate. His responsibilities included business development and contributing to the company's growth strategies in the Orange County and San Juan Capistrano areas.