About Our Leader - Allan Robert Bell Jr. - CPA, CMA, MBA

OUR LEADER

Allan Robert Bell Jr., CPA, CMA, MBA, stands as a central pillar in our fractional CFO consultancy, bringing a vast array of international experiences and a rich history of financial leadership and strategic execution. With an impressive tenure that spans across global markets, Allan has demonstrated unwavering commitment to financial excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.

Allan is a highly motivated and analytically astute finance executive and has developed a comprehensive expertise marked by strategic capabilities and a strong business acumen. His extensive experience includes managing financial functions for multinational manufacturing businesses, where he has demonstrated a profound commitment to process improvements, leveraging technology, and empowering staff to achieve financial and operational enhancements.

Key Highlights

Educational Background:

Allan's academic achievements are equally impressive:

• Executive MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Butler University
• Lean/Six Sigma Program Georgia Institute of Technology
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Global Leadership Experience: 

• Allan's leadership is characterized by a continuous drive for operational excellence and profitability, underpinned by a strong foundation in financial analysis and planning. His comprehensive experience, spanning from financial reporting and risk management to strategic planning and M&A, makes him an invaluable asset to our team and our clients.
• Allan has demonstrated exceptional leadership across various countries, including managerial responsibilities in the US, the UK, France, Germany, China and Singapore, and has managed a team of over 120 professionals across these regions.
• ·Allan has managed full P&Ls across these regions, ensuring compliance with government regulations and leading teams to achieve significant working capital improvements and gross margin expansions, demonstrating his ability to drive profitability and efficiency on an international scale. His strategic insights and analytical rigor have been crucial in developing and executing company strategies, particularly in identifying, analyzing, and resolving major financial matters impacting operating performance.

Strategic Financial Management:

• Serving as Chief Financial Officer for National Carwash Solutions and other senior positions at TIGHITCO Inc. and UCB Inc., Allan has been instrumental in driving profitable growth, automating financial processes, and implementing enterprise-wide business intelligence tools. His efforts have resulted in notable achievements such as reducing month-end closing times and leading successful ERP conversions and implementations.

Process Improvement and Operational Oversight: 

• Allan's roles have extended beyond financial management to include operational oversight, where he utilized Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement culture. His strategic focus on cost containment and operational efficiency has enhanced production capabilities and profitability across multiple divisions.
• Additionally, Allan's strategic financial management and operational leadership extended to roles at TIGHITCO Inc., where he had financial and operational oversight across manufacturing sites in the US and Mexico with over 1400 employees, demonstrating his ability to drive profitability and efficiency on an international scale.

Allan's comprehensive experience and dedication to financial and operational excellence make him an invaluable asset to our team and our clients. His international expertise and leadership have consistently fostered sustainable growth and strategic success, underscoring his pivotal role in our consultancy's vision and service offerings.