Penny Loan
Financial Leader | Manufacturing Controller | Revenue Growth, Margin Expansion, Strategic Finance Leadership
- Role
- Plant Controller at Corning Incorporated
- Location
- East Hampton, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Penny Loan
I’m a results-driven financial leader with over 20 years of experience leading teams and driving performance across manufacturing environments. My passion lies in aligning financial operations with business/manufacturing strategy to fuel sustainable growth and operational excellence.Currently serving as Plant Controller at Corning, Inc, I’ve led the financial improvement of the Keene plant—increasing revenue while improving gross margin by 42%, and increasing ROIC by 35%. My expertise includes ERP implementation (EPICOR), cost modeling, KPI development, and LEAN-driven process improvements.I bring a hands-on leadership style that balances accountability with collaboration. Whether leading global finance teams or mentoring emerging talent, I focus on improving financial acumen, operational efficiency, and cross-functional alignment. I thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven environments where transparency, innovation, and accountability are key.Let’s connect if you\'re interested in finance transformation, manufacturing strategy, or leadership in operational finance.
Experience
Plant Controller
Jul 2021 — Present · Keene, NH, US
Lead all plant financial functions: P&L, forecasting, budgeting, and costing • Enforced financial discipline by defining and monitoring policies and procedures• Led ERP re-implementation (EPICOR) on time and on budget.• Developed costing model enabling $30M+ in government contract wins.• Achieved revenue growth; doubling < 3 yrs; improved gross margin by 42%, ROIC by 35%• Support and mentored high-performing cross functional teams
Education
IDEAL Industries, Inc.
Key Leadership Development (KLD)
Cambridge College
Master's Degree, Management
University of Michigan
LEAN Manufacturing Certificate
2015
Women Unlimited, Inc
LEAD Program, Leadership Development Program
Worcester State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting and Finance
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Budgeting
- Mas 90
- Fixed Asset Management
- Fixed Assets
- General Ledger
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Inventory Valuation
- Consolidated Financial Statements
- Controllership Functions
- Variance Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Us Gaap
- Monthly Closing
- Management
- Forecasting
- Process Improvement
- Accruals
- Monthly Close
- Revenue Recognition
- Business Control
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