John Lightsey
FP&A @ Crete Professionals Alliance | MBA Candidate at the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, Class of 2028
- Role
- Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Business Partnering at Crete Professionals Alliance
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Lightsey
I am a finance leader specializing in FP & A, corporate finance, and strategic operations within private equity-backed and high-growth environments.My experience spans organizations from $300M to $1.8B+ in revenue, where I have partnered directly with CEOs, CFOs, and investors to drive financial performance, scale infrastructure, and execute strategic initiatives. I currently lead FP & A for a multi-entity platform, with full ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across a growing portfolio.I have a proven track record of- Driving sustained double-digit EBITDA expansion- Leading M&A execution and integration across acquisitive platforms- Building scalable finance infrastructure, including enterprise FP & A systems and reporting frameworks- Delivering board-level insights and investor reporting to support capital allocation and long-term strategy- Leading and developing high-performing finance teams (10–15+ professionals)My background includes Big 4 audit and deals advisory experience (PwC, KPMG), providing a strong technical foundation across accounting, transactions, and capital markets.I am particularly passionate about helping organizations scale—building the financial discipline, visibility, and processes required to transition from growth-stage to institutional-grade businesses.
Experience
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Business Partnering
Oct 2025 — Present · Tampa, FL, US
Education
University of Central Florida
Masters of Science in Accounting, Accounting
2016 — 2017
University of Florida
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management
Mercer University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting and Finance
Mercer University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in the Stetson School of Business, Accounting
2012 — 2015
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