Jim Vardell

About Jim Vardell

Throughout my career at Texas Instruments, I\'ve operated at C-suite scope: directing global logistics for $ across all business units and geographies, and leading FP & A for a $. In smaller organizations, these would be Chief Supply Chain Officer and CFO-track roles. At TI, this dual experience has built the operational breadth of a COO combined with the financial acumen of a CFO.This combination enables me to see opportunities and constraints that single-function leaders miss. I architect financially-sound strategies because I understand P&L implications. I execute operationally-complex transformations because I\'ve run enterprise-scale logistics. I can build the plan with the CFO and execute it with the COO - because I\'ve been both: Led financial execution of $. affecting 5,700+ employees across 7 jurisdictions. Currently directing FP & A for a $, partnering with C-suite on strategy, forecasting, and capital allocation. Previously led cash management, capital markets, and $ oversight: Re-architected distribution channels to transition $ with zero disruption - a fundamental go-to-market shift requiring complete logistics infrastructure redesign. Designed transportation solutions enabling %+. Accelerated %%: Directed global logistics for $ across all TI business units and geographies. Managed 18 3PL sites in 7 countries, negotiating strategic agreements across Asia. Delivered %$ while scaling infrastructure. Maintained through COVID-19 and semiconductor volatility: The ability to architect financially-sound strategies and execute them operationally - bridging the gap that causes most transformations to fail. I don\'t just forecast what the business might do - I understand how to operationally deliver it.

Experience

1. Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

   Texas Instruments

   Jul 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Oversee financial planning and analysis for a $7B global business, driving strategic decisions through forecasting, performance management, and cross-functional alignment with executive leadership.Lead long-range financial planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.Partner with C-suite executives to translate financial insights into actionable strategies for growth, margin expansion, and resource allocation.Implement data-driven reporting and analytics frameworks to improve visibility into business performance and decision-making.Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, delivering greater efficiency, accuracy, and predictability across global operations.

Education

• Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

  M.S., Supply Chain Management

  2001 — 2003

• Mays Business School - Texas A&M University

  BBA, Management - Entrepreneurship

  1997 — 2001

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  MBA

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Financial Modeling
• Roi Optimization
• Business Strategy
• Valuation
• Supply Chain Management
• Capital Iq
• Sap
• Due Diligence
• Team Leadership
• P&L Responsibility
• Venture Capital
• P&L Management
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Corporate Development
• Corporate Finance
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• M&a Experience
• M&a Modeling
• Deal Execution
• Customer Engagement
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Synergies
• Financial Analysis