Alex Sharples
About Alex Sharples
Alex Sharples is a Finance Business Partner for ADE Europe at Bodycote, focusing on the Aerospace, Defence, and Energy sectors. He has a diverse background in finance, having held various roles at companies such as Manchester United, Sodexo, and ISS Technical Services.
Current Role at Bodycote
Alex Sharples serves as the Finance Business Partner for ADE Europe at Bodycote, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on the Aerospace, Defence, and Energy division within Europe. He reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance, Global ADE, contributing to financial strategy and operational efficiency in a key sector.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Bodycote, Alex Sharples accumulated extensive experience in finance roles. He worked at ISS Technical Services as a Finance Business Partner from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as a Commercial Finance Manager at Sodexo from 2017 to 2021. His earlier positions include Finance Assistant at Sodexo and Management Accounts Assistant at Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Educational Background
Alex Sharples has a solid educational foundation in finance and accounting. He studied at Edge Hill University, where he earned a BSc in Accounting from 2011 to 2014. He also attended Pendleton College, achieving A-Levels in Mathematics, Accounting, Law, Product Design, Theology, and Politics from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he pursued studies at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in Accounting and Business/Management.
Early Career and Work Experience
Alex began his career with various roles that provided him with a diverse skill set. He worked as an Accounts & Human Resource Placement at Manchester United for one month in 2013. He also held positions such as Catering Assistant at John Lewis and Hospitality staff at Leigh Sports Village Company Ltd. His early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent finance-focused career.