Matt Forster - MBA

Extensive and diverse expertise in financial leadership and strategic management. In-depth knowledge of core business functions from technology, operations, planning/reporting, business intelligence, financial/capacity modeling, AR/AP, negotiations, and purchasing. A proven record developing and implementing financial/operational controls, identifying/reducing inefficiencies, and driving positive P&L impacts. Managed domestic, international, and cross functional teams, leveraging effective communications skills to grow high performance organizations:

- Financial and Strategic Planning
- Reduction Management
- Budget Development and Management
- Business Case Analysis
- Cash Flow Management and Modeling
- Vendor Relations/Negotiations
- Pricing & Internal Technology Allocations
- Monthly Reporting & Analysis

My most recent Position was Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for the Technology Organization at AOL. In this position I managed a global team of 3-7 accountable for budget development, planning, reporting, and analysis for an organization with 1800-2200 employees, $350M - $750M in operating expenses, $25M-$40M in revenue, and $100M+ in capital purchases annually.

I have led numerous cross function teams that resulted in significant savings to AOL through process improvement/automation & negotiations. I have the ability to translate and communicate complex technical issues & systems into actionable financial plans to the Tech, Business, and Finance leads.

Masters of Business Administration, Virginia Tech

BA Finance/Accounting & International Management, Gettysburg College

I'm located in Arlington, VA. [email protected]