Katrina Ervin

About Katrina Ervin

I’m a finance leader and strategic operator with nearly two decades of experience partnering with executive teams to turn complex business challenges into clear, data-driven decisions.At my core, I’m a builder — of teams, of trust, and of scalable financial systems that help organizations move faster and perform smarter. I specialize in connecting strategy to execution through world-class FP & A, delivering the right insights to the right leaders at the right time to drive measurable business outcomes.Throughout my career at Intel, I’ve served as both a financial strategist and a unifying force across organizations — aligning finance, engineering, product, and operations to optimize investment decisions, improve cost structures, and unlock growth. I’m known for translating complexity into clarity, influencing senior stakeholders (including board-level leadership), and creating high-performing, cohesive teams that consistently exceed expectations.Impact• Influenced board-level compensation strategy affecting employees, ensuring competitive, data-backed pay practices that strengthened retention and talent outcomes • Led cross-group investment optimization initiatives that improved developer engagement efficiency, reducing costs by 60% while increasing effectiveness • Leveraged market and competitive intelligence to reshape technology investment strategy, delivering a 50% cost reduction within the first year • Built trusted partnerships across functions to accelerate decision cycles and improve capital allocation at scaleBeyond the numbers, I care deeply about people and community. I serve as a board member and advocate for inclusive education, leading fundraising initiatives that have generated $100K+.I’m energized by solving hard problems, developing strong teams, and helping organizations operate at their full potential. Always open to connecting with others who share a passion for smart strategy, operational excellence, and meaningful impact.Let’s connect.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   Intel

   Mar 2025 — Present · US

   Director of Finance at Intel owning all of IT Finance. Leads a team working in various capacities to support ~$1B organization. Ensures compliance with all legal and accounting policies, drives strategic improvements within the business, and focuses the finance team on continuous improvement.

Education

• Mount Holyoke College

  Mathematics and Economics, Mathematics, Economics

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Forecasting
• Forecasting
• Data Analysis
• Us Gaap
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Managerial Finance
• Process Improvement
• Valuation
• Sap
• Cost Accounting
• Microsoft Office