Shane Thomas
About Shane Thomas
Shane Thomas is a Senior Financial Analyst at OtterBox with 14 years of experience in financial planning and analysis. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning from Colorado State University and has completed multiple Nanodegrees in Data Science.
Work at OtterBox
Shane Thomas has been employed at OtterBox as a Senior Financial Analyst since 2010. In this role, he is responsible for the financial planning and analysis of various support departments, including HR, IT, Customer Service, Legal, Finance & Accounting, and Product. He manages the company's balance sheet forecasting and plays a significant role in presenting quarterly project financial reviews to company executives and directors. His work includes preparing quarterly call scripts for the CFO and CEO, as well as publishing the Management Discussion and Analysis.
Education and Expertise
Shane Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning from Colorado State University, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He also pursued further education in Data Science, achieving a Nanodegree from Udacity in Data Science for Business Leaders from 2020 to 2021. His expertise includes extensive experience in coding languages such as Python, SQL, and VBA, which he utilizes for data automation, structuring, and statistical analysis.
Background
Shane Thomas has accumulated 14 years of experience in the financial sector, specifically in roles that involve financial analysis and planning. His career at OtterBox has allowed him to develop skills in managing financial operations across multiple departments. He has worked with three ERP systems and two financial forecasting software, gaining administrative experience in CPM and Planful.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at OtterBox, Shane Thomas has published numerous Power BI dashboards that are utilized by the Executive team and Board members. His contributions to the financial planning process and his ability to present financial reviews have been integral to the company's operations. His role in preparing quarterly call scripts and publishing the Management Discussion and Analysis highlights his involvement in key financial communications.