Richard S.

Richard S. has extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Richard is currently the Group CFO at Hydreco Hydraulics, where they have been working since August 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Group Financial Controller at Hydreco Hydraulics from July 2021 to August 2022.

Before joining Hydreco Hydraulics, Richard worked at Thales as a Financial Controller from November 2011 to September 2020. Their responsibilities included management accounts, statutory accounts, tax computations, and financial forecasts.

Richard also has experience as an Interim Financial Controller at Hobbycraft (FMCG) from July 2011 to November 2011, where they led the finance team and implemented reporting systems. Richard also managed cash flow and forecasting processes.

Additionally, Richard served as the Interim UK Financial Controller at Pall Corporation from September 2010 to July 2011. In this role, they led the UK finance team and ensured reconciliation between US GAAP and UK GAAP.

Earlier in their career, Richard held positions such as Finance Director at Palmer Johnson Yachts (UK) Ltd, Financial Controller at BVT Surface Fleet (Portsmouth) Ltd, Group Financial Controller at MELLER GROUP LTD (FMCG), and Financial Director/Company Secretary at PERFORMANCE SAILCRAFT EUROPE Ltd. Richard also worked as a Group Accountant at PRODRIVE Ltd and Management Accountant at ALDEN PRESS Ltd.

Throughout their career, Richard has demonstrated achievements in improving profitability, implementing new management information systems, and reducing month-end timescales. Richard has also been involved in strategic planning, cash flow management, and building strong relationships with auditors, banks, insurers, and solicitors.

Richard S. attended Blessed George Napier from 1980 to 1985 and later Banbury Upper School from 1985 to 1987. No specific degrees or fields of study were mentioned.