Bradley Clausen
About Bradley Clausen
Bradley Clausen is the Director of the Business Systems Implementation Team at Mutual of Omaha, where he facilitates communication between Finance and Information Services during financial close periods. He has extensive experience in finance and technology, having held various leadership roles at ConAgra Foods and Lyondell Chemical.
Work at Mutual of Omaha
Bradley Clausen has served as the Director of the Business Systems Implementation Team at Mutual of Omaha since 2016. In this role, he acts as a liaison between the Finance and Information Services departments during Quarter-end and Year-end financial close periods. His responsibilities include ensuring the timely resolution of technology issues that may arise during these critical financial processes. Clausen also manages the Financial Systems Modernization Release 2 Program, which focuses on developing an event-based accounting process and centralizing accounting business rules.
Previous Experience at ConAgra Foods
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Bradley Clausen held various positions at ConAgra Foods. He worked as the Manager of Internal Audit from 2006 to 2009, followed by roles as Director of Business Services Center – Process Improvement and Integration from 2009 to 2012, and Director of Enterprise Business Services - Center of Excellence from 2012 to 2015. His final role at ConAgra was Director of Global Business Services - Supplier Order Management and Accounts Payable for a brief period in 2016.
Background in Chemical Industry
Bradley Clausen has experience in the chemical industry, having worked at Lyondell Chemical. He served as Manager, SAP Integrator from 2000 to 2002 and as Senior Manager, Internal Controls and Finance Services Group from 2002 to 2006. His roles involved overseeing financial systems and internal controls, contributing to his expertise in finance and technology integration.
Education and Expertise
Bradley Clausen earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He also completed a program at Electronic Data Systems from 1989 to 1990. His educational background, combined with extensive professional experience, has equipped him with the skills necessary for managing complex financial systems and reporting processes.
Leadership in Agile Finance Initiatives
Clausen actively participated in the formation and implementation of the multi-car Finance and Actuarial Agile Release Train. He serves as the Product Owner of the User Interface application workstream, which is responsible for data movements, dashboards, reporting, and final valuation event postings to financial systems. His leadership in these initiatives reflects his commitment to enhancing financial reporting and operational data integration.