Scott Wise

About Scott Wise

Scott Wise is a nationally recognized expert in finance transformation, profitability analytics, and strategic cost management — with over three decades of experience at the intersection of finance, technology, and business strategy.As Managing Partner and CEO of Armada, Scott is leading the firm’s evolution into AI4Finance Decision Intelligence through a global strategic partnership with CostPerform, following the successful sale of Armada’s Acumen Cost Analytics software business. Under his leadership, Armada helps finance teams move beyond financial reporting to the kind of decision intelligence that engineers profitable growth.Previously, Scott led FP & A Managed Services at PwC, building a practice focused on AI and machine learning solution services — delivering predictive forecasting and advanced financial analytics capabilities for Fortune 500 clients across various industries.His career has been defined by continuously advancing the methodologies of enterprise performance management — from strategic cost management to multidimensional profitability analytics — helping finance leaders move from scorekeeping to strategy.Scott holds AI certifications from the University of Oxford (AI Strategy) and MIT (AI Solutions Design), and is the author of two influential works: ∙ Actionable Profitability Analytics — transforming financial data into decisions that drive profitable behavior ∙ AI4Leaders: Amplify Your Impact — a practical guide for executives ready to amplify human impact in the age of AIThrough his AI4Leaders thought leadership work, Scott helps executives move from AI curiosity to AI capability — building the habits, frameworks, and capabilities that accelerate AI adoption as an amplifier of expertise instead of automation of effort.

Experience

1. Managing Partner, CEO

   Armada Solutions

   Feb 2002 — Present · US

   Founded and built Armada Solutions into a specialized consulting and software firm helping Fortune 500 clients enhance profitability analytics, strategic cost management, and finance transformation.> Developed and launched Acumen Cost Analytics, a licensed software product designed for advanced cost analytics, enabling organizations to gain deeper financial insights to optimize cost structures.> Designed cost and profitability analytics modeling methodologies to help clients improve decision-making and maximize financial performance.> Led finance transformation initiatives across multiple industries, improving operational efficiency and enabling data-driven profitability strategies.> Designed and implemented enterprise-wide financial analytics systems, integrating cost management, profitability measurement, and financial performance optimization.

Education

• Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  Oxford AI Programme Certification, Artificial Intelligence

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Certificate Program, Artificial Intelligence

• Oklahoma State University

  Bachelor of Science, Accounting

  1986 — 1992

Skills

• Business Process Improvement
• Forecasting
• Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Profitability Enhancement
• Business Analytics
• Financial Reporting
• Management Consulting
• Financial Modeling
• Strategic Cost Management
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Integration
• Business Economics
• Business Development
• Performance Management
• Financial Services
• Accounting
• Consulting
• Business Process
• Activity Based Costing
• Finance
• Business Intelligence
• Activity Based Management
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Customer Profitability
• Analytical Skills
• Enterprise Software
• Acquisition Integration
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy