Paul Sweeney Acma MBA
About Paul Sweeney Acma MBA
Paul Sweeney is the Global Commercial Finance Director at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he leads financial planning and strategy across multiple global regions. He holds an MBA from Henley Management College and has extensive experience in finance roles within the automotive and education sectors.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Paul Sweeney serves as the Global Commercial Finance Director at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he provides financial leadership across four global regions: North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America. He leads global commercial financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytics. Sweeney partners closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and her leadership team to drive growth strategies for the company. His focus includes enabling the Hardwire II strategies through strong insights and financial acumen.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Prior to his current role, Paul Sweeney held several positions at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He served as the EMEA Finance Director/Regional CFO from 2019 to 2022, and as International Financial Controller - FP&A, Controlling and Commercial Decision Support from 2017 to 2018. He also worked as SG&A Finance Manager (EMEA) from 2011 to 2013, and held various roles including Assistant Financial Controller (EMEA) and Business Planning and Strategy Manager (EMEA) during his tenure from 2013 to 2016. His extensive experience at Harley-Davidson has contributed to his expertise in financial leadership.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Sweeney studied at Henley Management College, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2013 to 2016. He also attended Loughborough University, achieving a 2:1 degree in Mathematics and Management Sciences from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, obtaining his CIMA qualification from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in finance and management.
Early Career and Previous Roles
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Paul Sweeney worked at RM Education Plc. as a Management Accountant from 2008 to 2011 and as Group Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for 8 months in 2011. He also briefly served as a Business Advisor at the Royal Bank of Scotland from 2007 to 2008. These early career experiences contributed to his development in financial management and strategic planning.
Leadership in Finance Transformation
In his current role at Harley-Davidson, Paul Sweeney plays a key leadership role in the broader Finance transformation initiatives within the company. His responsibilities include leading financial strategies that align with the company's objectives and enhancing financial processes across global operations. His expertise in financial planning and analysis supports the company's growth and strategic direction.