Patrick Metz

About Patrick Metz

Finance professional with a record of transforming how organizations plan, operate and understand results. I have built and led FP & A, Controllership, and Commercial Finance functions across both public and private companies, including multi-entity manufacturing and global corporate environments.I specialize in designing scalable processes, solving difficult problems, and harnessing modern financial tools to create decision-ready reporting and reduce friction.I bring a deep, hands-on understanding of the full office-of-the-CFO ecosystem: budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, cash management, pricing, analytics, risk management, and compliance. Equally important, I bring the ability to connect and collaborate across levels and cultures.I aim to drive growth by improving visibility, strengthening discipline, and building financial infrastructure that supports long-term strategy.

Experience

1. Finance

   Nelson Brothers

   May 2023 — Present · Birmingham, AL, US

   Direct support to the VP of Finance, driving planning, reporting, and operational efficiency across the business. Leads annual financial planning process, consolidates and analyze monthly/quarterly results, prepares and delivers executive level presentations. Builds and maintain reporting models (Power BI) and automated back office workflows. Manages capital expenditures, cash flow needs. Oversees key improvement projects: documenting key processes and controls, process improvements, KPI establishment, and implementation of new FP & A platform.

Education

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting

• University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

  Master’s Degree, Accounting