Celia Ward

Celia Ward is a finance professional with extensive experience in business partnering and financial management across various sectors. Currently serving as a Finance Business Partner at Kingfisher plc since October 2022, Celia has previously held senior finance roles at Teach First, where responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for significant educational initiatives. Prior experience at The Coca-Cola Company spanned over a decade, culminating in the role of GB&I Financial Controller, with responsibilities including annual business planning and performance management. Earlier experience at Unilever involved financial management for major customer accounts and participating in a leadership development program. Celia holds a Master's degree in Chemistry from Balliol College, Oxford.