Richard Ward

Richard Ward is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Finance Business Partner at Dick Lovett Group since August 2021. Prior to this role, Richard held several key positions at Praxair Surface Technologies Ltd, including Finance Director, where responsibilities encompassed statutory and management accounting for the UK business, import and export compliance, and procurement. Richard also served as European SSC Finance Manager and Finance Integration Manager, focusing on financial reporting, key account management, and the integration of newly acquired businesses. Earlier career roles include Revenue Assurance Manager and Finance Manager at Thames Water, as well as Group Accountant at National Power plc. Richard holds a BA Hons in Business Studies from Liverpool John Moores University and is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant from BPP Accountancy.