Anne Claire Purcell

About Anne Claire Purcell

I work at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, helping teams move from raw data to confident decisions. In my current role at Lenovo, I oversee complex, multi-million-dollar budgets across business segments, partnering cross-functionally to ensure investments are aligned, accountable, and driving measurable impact.My work goes beyond tracking spend. I build structure where there is ambiguity, reconcile data across systems, identify cost drivers, and improve processes so teams can operate with clarity and speed. I have led vendor transitions that generated significant cost savings, strengthened governance controls, and improved visibility into financial performance across stakeholders.With a background in operations and supply chain management and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, I bring a structured, analytical approach to problem solving. I am currently pursuing my Executive MBA at the College of Charleston to further strengthen my leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities.

Experience

1. Budget Specialist (Idg Marketing)

   Lenovo

   May 2025 — Present

   Own multi-million-dollar marketing budgets, including forecasting, reconciliation, and quarterly closing.Lead variance analysis and budget issue resolution across planning systems to support accurate execution.Partner cross-functionally to align funding availability with operational priorities and delivery timelines.

Education

• University of South Carolina

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Operations and Supply Chain Management

  2019 — 2023

• College of Charleston

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General