Mark Williams

Chief Financial Officer @ Hy-Tek Intralogistics

About

Results-focused and commercially astute finance executive with 20 years progressive record of exceptional performance leading financial activities in B2B / B2G services environment. Experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) under both public and private equity ownership, leveraging strong background in strategic planning, business transformation and financial analysis. Successfully implemented projects that resulted in the sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure, as well as the subsequent sale of First Transit to Transdev. Trusted steward of financial resources with demonstrated expertise in cash management, capital allocation and driving business efficiencies. Supports organic revenue growth by embracing data analytics and strategic planning to bring competitive advantage, and spearheads inorganic revenue growth through leveraging extensive experience in completing and integrating business acquisitions. Recognized for dynamic leadership style, while exceling in building and motivating high-performing teams. Known for fostering accountability and delivering outstanding performance outcomes, with strengths in cross-functional collaboration and communication. Detail orientated with hands-on disposition and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Country

United States

City

Cincinnati

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Strategic Planning, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Business Transformation, Team Building, Leadership, Acquisition Integration, Private Equity, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, C Suite, Strategy, Change Management, Corporate FP&A, KPI Dashboards, Finance, Value Creation, Transportation, Team Management

Experience

Chief Financial Officer

Hy-Tek Intralogistics

2023 - Present · 3 yrs

Florence, Kentucky, United States

CFO for a best-in-class warehouse automation systems integrator. Hy-Tek’s services include engineering, design, implementation and software for material handling applications. Serving the ecommerce, logistics, retail, apparel, healthcare and parcel end markets. Hy-Tek Intralogistics is a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital.

Chief Financial Officer

First Transit

2019 - 2023 · 4 yrs

Cincinnati, OH

Executive leadership role overseeing all finance related activities, with accountability for $1.6B revenue business active in six complementary service segments with 20,000 employees over 300 North American operations. Developed and engaged high-performing team with cross-functional and collaborative ethos, focused on accountability for performance outcomes. Strengthened FP&A processes and reporting, conducted strategic planning, and oversaw $200M+ captive insurance claims portfolio. Reported to CEO leading total finance team of over 50 employees. Managed transition from division of public multinational to private equity ownership (EQT Infrastructure), along with subsequent sale to strategic competitor (Transdev).

Vice President Finance

First Student

2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

Cincinnati, OH

Senior management role overseeing all aspects of FP&A and commercial finance for $2.5B revenue business with 53,000 employees across 460 operating locations. Drove strategic planning activities, delivered on multiple business transformation efforts, and provided financial leadership for business acquisitions, completing 15 tuck-in transactions valued at a cumulative $130M. Reported to CFO, leading a team of 12.

Finance Director

First Student

2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

Cincinnati, OH

Added value as finance leader in charge of medium-term strategic plan, and engaged in FP&A activities, including annual budget and quarterly forecasting process. Prepared board papers for senior executive team, supported commercial development activities, and shaped strategy development.

Director Corporate Finance

FirstGroup America

2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs

Cincinnati, OH

Managed and consolidated budget, forecasting, and strategic planning processes, covering four operating divisions comprising $5B in revenue. Liaised with management teams in all operating divisions to facilitate cross-divisional activities. Coordinated business transformation and strategic initiatives. Facilitated integration activities following $3.5B merger with Laidlaw International Inc., including operational restructuring and consolidation of systems and back-office functions that realized $150M in annual synergies.