Peter O'reilly
About Peter O'reilly
Title
Peter O'Reilly currently holds the title of Regional Credit Manager EUAU at General Mills.
Current Roles at General Mills
Peter O'Reilly is the Regional Credit Manager for EUAU at General Mills, based in Uxbridge, Greater London. Additionally, he serves as the Customer Accounting Manager for the UK, Ireland, and Nordic regions at General Mills UK and Ireland.
Previous Roles and Industry Experience
Peter O'Reilly brings extensive experience from his previous roles, including Head of Customer Accounting - CSR Partner at General Mills from 1997 to 2012. He also served as the Head of Risk Investments UK at Allied Irish Merchant Banking - Venture Capital Division from 1994 to 1997, and as a Finance Consultant at Essex Copiers during the same period. Prior to that, he was the Credit Manager at Calor Gas from 1984 to 1994.
Education and Expertise
Peter studied at Berks University from 1985 to 1988, earning a first in Credit Management and Insolvency Law, as well as qualifications in Pure Mathematics and Art History. He also attended Langley Grammar School (1974-1977), where he studied Math, English Literature and Language, and Art, and Langley Secondary School (1971-1974), where he studied Math, English Literature and Language, and Physics.
Key Projects and Contributions
Peter has led several key projects, including the implementation of SOX compliance and reporting processes, SAP platform upgrades, and patch testing programs. He has negotiated insolvency cases to reduce financial losses and used value stream mapping to improve operational efficiency. He specializes in continuous improvement methodologies and provides coaching and mentoring to team members.
Skills and Expertise
Peter O'Reilly is skilled in risk analysis and assessment, managing shared service centers, and handling company restructures and divestitures. He is known for his collaborative management style, regular public speaking engagements, and his ability to influence and lead effectively.