Richard Taylor
About Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor is a Planning Analyst at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with over 14 years of experience in financial and accounting roles within the energy sector.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Richard Taylor currently holds the position of Planning Analyst at Chevron in Perth, Australia. His role involves strategic planning and analysis for various projects within the company. Richard leverages his extensive background in financial analysis and accounting to support Chevron's long-term objectives and project implementations.
Career at Chevron
Richard Taylor has a long-standing career with Chevron, having held multiple positions. He served as a Financial Analyst for the North West Shelf project from 2017 to 2019, contributing to one of Australia's largest resource developments. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Analyst in Supply and Trading from 2015 to 2016. Earlier in his tenure at Chevron, he was an Accountant focused on Asset Support and Joint Ventures from 2009 to 2014, bolstering his expertise in managing large-scale projects.
Early Career and Experience
Before joining Chevron, Richard Taylor gained experience in various accounting roles. He worked at Calibre Global as an Assistant Accountant from 2008 to 2009, and at Anderson Redman as a Tax Accountant from 2006 to 2008. His initial career was rooted in insolvency accounting, having stints at SimsPartners and Hall Chadwick in 2005. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in financial restructuring and recovery, which he later transitioned into more specialized financial analysis and planning roles.
Educational Background
Richard Taylor holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Business Law from Curtin University of Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He completed his earlier education at Trinity College in East Perth, WA, from 1996 to 2000. His formal education laid the groundwork for a successful career in accounting and financial analysis.
Specialized Expertise
Richard Taylor has over 14 years of experience in financial and accounting roles, with a focus on the energy sector. His extensive work on the North West Shelf project and his background in supply and trading financial analysis have provided him with a deep understanding of Chevron's operations. His experience in asset support and joint venture accounting has been crucial for the success of long-term projects at Chevron.