Brendon Cromwell

About Brendon Cromwell

I bring deep experience driving high-impact initiatives across finance, operations, and cross-functional teams. Accomplishment:🧩 Cross-functional program leadership - Updated the Estimating process, working with Contracts, Compliance, Legal & Finance reducing proposal turn time by 40% and prevented headcount growth of 12.5%. Speed to market - Reduced time to market by 60% through implementation of standard onboarding practices for new test procedures. Data-first decision making - Managed the forecasting process of $1.5B by applying data first principles to guide project outcomes and reduce quarterly process time by 2 weeks. Systems thinking + process improvement - Reduced proposal flow time by 20% and improved customer satisfaction through removing redundant processes. Why tech? I\'m drawn to companies that move fast and are able to solve global problems at scale. Whether it’s increasing access to finance or building trusted marketplaces, I want to bring program discipline to teams who are building big.Let’s connect if you’re hiring finance folks with PM experience who can lead with precision, partner across functions, and keep the big picture in focus.

Experience

1. Finance Leader - Kc-46 Program

   Boeing

   Jun 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I lead cross-functional financial operations by aligning program goals with sound budget strategy, improving system integrity, and driving accountability across teams.BUDGET STRATEGY & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ALIGNMENT:Led development of budget baselines for newly awarded contracts, ensuring alignment with program objectives and securing buy-in from engineering, contracts, and program leadership.SYSTEMS INTEGRITY & AUTOMATION:Improved accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting by enhancing data systems and reducing manual input through automation and advanced Excel tooling.FUNDING VISIBILITY & CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT:Partnered with finance and contracts teams to improve cash flow forecasting, prevent fund cancellations, and ensure timely obligation of resources.STAKEHOLDER TRUST & COMMUNICATION:Supported leadership decisions by delivering clear financial insights, surfacing risks and trade-offs, and translating performance metrics into actionable updates.TEAM LEADERSHIP & OPERATING DISCIPLINE:Promoted accountability and financial rigor across functions, while mentoring team members and reinforcing operational standards that support long-term program health.

Education

• Seattle University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts - BA