Cody Peters
Sioux Falls
Summary
Finance professional with proven track record in financial analysis, strategic planning, and risk management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and profitability. Strong communication and leadership skills ensure adaptability to changing environments and reliable performance under pressure. Skilled in budget management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Jerrys Auto Sales
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Facilitated process improvements by automating manual tasks, increasing efficiency within the finance function.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient budgeting and forecasting systems.
- Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
Finance Director
Camping World RV Sales
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Strengthened financial operations by proactively managing and optimizing finance and product penetration.
- Managed day-to-day financial operations within a fortune 500 organization.
Finance Director
Graham Automotive
10.2015 - 02.2023
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Increased finance penetration and PVR percentages.
PGA Golf Professional
Minnehaha Country Club
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Increased merchandise sales by 200%
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID12.2012
Skills
- Risk Management
- Typing and 10-Key Entry
- Lender Relationships
- Loan Processing
- Build Customer Relationships
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- Market Condition Analysis
- Word Processing
- Coordinate Training
- Deal Structuring
- Credit Approval and Denial
- Networking and partnerships
- Marketing and promotions
- Budgeting and finance
- Organizational skills
- Merchandising and sales
- Staff management experience
- Microsoft office
- Relationship development
Timeline
Finance Director
Jerrys Auto Sales
08.2024 - 02.2025
Finance Director
Camping World RV Sales
02.2023 - 08.2024
Finance Director
Graham Automotive
10.2015 - 02.2023
PGA Golf Professional
Minnehaha Country Club
03.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
University of Idaho
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