Tom Ward
About Tom Ward
Tom Ward serves as the VP of Finance at HeliosX Group, bringing extensive experience in finance transformation and supply chain finance from his previous roles at Tesco PLC and HelloFresh.
Current Role at HeliosX Group
Tom Ward serves as the Vice President of Finance at HeliosX Group, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in finance to drive the company's financial performance. His tenure at HeliosX Group is marked by a focus on enhancing financial processes and supporting the organization's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at HelloFresh
Prior to his current role, Tom Ward worked at HelloFresh, where he held multiple positions. He served as the UK Finance Director from 2019 to 2021, contributing to financial management in the UK market. Following this, he was the Director of Investor Relations, Corporate Finance & Treasury from 2021 to 2022. His time at HelloFresh involved strategic financial oversight and investor communication.
Career at Tesco PLC
Tom Ward has a significant history with Tesco PLC, where he held various finance-related roles from 2013 to 2019. His positions included Head of Finance for Online Customer Fulfillment, Head of Finance for Supply Chain and Working Capital, and Global Process Owner for Assets and Projects Finance Transformation. He played a key role in finance transformation projects and gained extensive experience in supply chain finance and distribution finance.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Tom Ward studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a 1st Class Honours degree in Chemical Engineering from 2000 to 2005. He also completed his professional qualifications at Chartered Accountants Ireland, achieving the ACA designation from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his finance career.
Early Career at Ernst & Young
Tom Ward began his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked as an Assistant Manager from 2005 to 2009. This role allowed him to develop essential skills in financial analysis and management, contributing to his later success in various finance positions across multiple organizations.