David Soden
About David Soden
David Soden is the Group Finance Manager at Glencore, where he has worked since 2015, focusing on management reporting and strategic planning for the coal division. He has a background in accounting and finance, having held various roles in companies such as Infigen Energy, Origin Energy, and KPMG.
Work at Glencore
David Soden has served as Group Finance Manager at Glencore since 2015, contributing to the company's financial operations in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His responsibilities include group management reporting, particularly for the coal division. He plays a key role in transaction structuring, execution, and financial due diligence. Prior to his current position, he worked as Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Glencore for eight months in 2014, where he was involved in strategic planning and analysis, including the development of the group long-term strategic plan and competitor analysis.
Education and Expertise
David Soden holds a Master of Accounting (MAcc) from the Michael Smurfit School of Business, University College Dublin, which he completed from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Business and Law (BBLS) from University College Dublin from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland, achieving the Chartered Accountant (ACA) designation from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and accounting.
Background
David Soden's professional journey includes various roles in finance and accounting. He began his career at KPMG in Ireland as a Senior Associate from 2007 to 2011. He then transitioned to Infigen Energy as a Corporate Accountant for four months in 2011. Following that, he worked at Origin Energy as a Commercial Analyst from 2012 to 2014. His diverse experience in the finance sector has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial management and analysis.
Professional Experience
David Soden's career includes significant roles in various organizations. After his tenure at KPMG, he worked at Infigen Energy briefly before joining Origin Energy, where he served as a Commercial Analyst for two years. His experience at Glencore has been extensive, starting as Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in 2014 and advancing to Group Finance Manager in 2015. His roles have consistently involved financial reporting, strategic planning, and analysis.