Matthew Byrd
About Matthew Byrd
Matthew Byrd serves as the Vice President of Finance at Interac Corp., a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various companies, including Sun Microsystems, Element Fleet Management, and Rogers Communications.
Current Role at Interac Corp
Matthew Byrd serves as the Vice President of Finance at Interac Corp, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all financial planning and commercial governance processes within the organization. His responsibilities include managing the Quarterly Forecast, Monthly and Quarterly Actuals, External Financial Guidance, and Strategic Planning. Byrd's leadership in finance supports Interac's strategic objectives and enhances its financial performance.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Interac Corp, Matthew Byrd held several significant finance roles. He worked at Element Fleet Management as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Finance for Consumer Wireless at Rogers Communications from 2015 to 2019. His experience also includes a position at BlackBerry as Head of Sales Forecasting and Operations from 2008 to 2014, where he was responsible for the global consolidation and analysis of the company's P&L.
Career Background
Matthew Byrd's career in finance spans over two decades, beginning with his role as a Services & Logistics Financial Analyst at Sony from 1999 to 2004. He then transitioned to Dell, where he worked as the UK Global Segment Controller from 2004 to 2007. Following his time at Dell, Byrd joined Sun Microsystems as the UK FP&A Manager for one year. His diverse background includes extensive experience in financial analysis, planning, and reporting across various sectors.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Matthew Byrd studied at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, where he achieved the designation of ACMA (UK CMA) and CGMA. These qualifications reflect his expertise in management accounting and financial management, equipping him with the skills necessary for his leadership roles in finance.