Matt Archdale
About Matt Archdale
Matt Archdale serves as the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Director at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and a background in chemical engineering.
Current Role at General Atomics
Matt Archdale serves as the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Director at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing corporate financial planning and analysis, contributing to strategic financial decisions within the organization. Additionally, he has been involved in managerial responsibilities related to corporate finance and financial planning & analysis since 2015. His work is based in the Greater San Diego Area.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Prior to his current role, Matt Archdale worked at GKN Aerospace as a Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst from 2011 to 2013 and later as Financial Controller for the Engine Systems Division from 2013 to 2015 in Trollhattan, Sweden. His experience also includes a position at Ernst & Young, where he served as a Senior Executive in Valuation & Business Modelling from 2008 to 2011 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This background has equipped him with expertise in advanced financial modeling and mergers & acquisitions.
Educational Background
Matt Archdale holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Chemical Engineering with Management from The University of Birmingham, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. He also studied Chartered Accountancy at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and achieved CA status from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he participated in the Ernst & Young Accelerated Leadership Programme, focusing on Leadership and Business Skills from 2010 to 2012.
Early Career Experience
Matt Archdale's early career includes several engineering roles. He worked as a Process Engineer at BP and SAFT in 2002 and 2003, respectively. He also served as a Process Assistant at Foster Wheeler in 2004 and as an Engineering Consultant Intern at Vectra Group Ltd in 2003. These positions provided him with foundational experience in engineering and process management.