Paul Kerr

Finance Director at Brook + Whittle

Paul Kerr has extensive work experience in finance roles. Paul currently holds the position of Finance Director at Brook + Whittle since 2022. Prior to that, they served as Finance Director at Discount Labels from 2018 to 2022.

From 2014 to 2018, Paul worked at Emerson Process Management as a Finance leader responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting for the worldwide operations of TopWorx, a global leader in valve monitoring and position sensing for the process industries.

Before that, from 2013 to 2014, they were the VP Finance at Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation, where they directed all fiscal functions of the corporation and managed financial reporting and strategic projects.

Paul also served as VP Finance at Siemens for a brief period in 2013 and held the position of VP Finance and IT at Invensys PLC from 2005 to 2013. In this role, they were responsible for all financial activities of the business unit, including reporting, planning, talent management, and acquisition identification.

Paul has further experience as a Business Improvement Director at Invensys Rail and Group Program Manager at Westinghouse Rail Systems, where they focused on strategic planning, operational improvements, and project management.

At Westinghouse Signals, Paul served as the Financial Controller, overseeing commercial projects and managing a team of project accountants and finance support staff.

Paul began their career as a Management Accountant at Dumfries and Galloway NHS Trust in 1994.

Overall, Paul Kerr has demonstrated strong financial leadership and extensive experience in various industries, making him a valuable asset in their current role as Finance Director.

Paul Kerr completed their education in accountancy. Paul obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy with Honors from the University of Dundee, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Following that, they pursued further specialization by enrolling at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants between 1994 and 1996, earning an ACMA degree in Accountancy.

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  • Finance Director

    May, 2022 - present

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