Phil Hodgson
About Phil Hodgson
Phil Hodgson serves as the Director of Strategy and Performance at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance and operations, having held various leadership roles at Virgin Media and other organizations.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Phil Hodgson serves as the Director of Strategy and Performance for Liberty Global and Virgin Media Shared Services. He has held this position since 2018 in Bradford, United Kingdom. In this role, he manages the contract and performance of offshore partners to optimize shared services operations. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic transitions and process improvements that contribute to significant cost efficiencies.
Previous Experience at Virgin Media
Phil Hodgson has extensive experience at Virgin Media, where he held several key positions. He was the Head of Group Reporting and Group Accountant from 2005 to 2011, followed by roles as Head of Finance Systems, Balance Sheet & Purchase to Pay in 2011, and Head of Management Accounts & Purchase to Pay from 2012 to 2013. He also served as Head of Management Accounts & Revenue Assurance from 2013 to 2014 and as Head of Strategy and Performance from 2016 to 2018.
Background in Finance and Audit
Before his tenure at Virgin Media, Phil Hodgson worked as an Internal Auditor at Kelda Water Services for a brief period in 2004-2005. He also gained experience as an Audit Executive at EY from 2001 to 2004. His background in finance and auditing has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial management and reporting.
Educational Qualifications
Phil Hodgson studied at the University of Oxford, where he earned a Master's degree in Chemistry from 1996 to 2001. This educational background has provided him with analytical skills that are applicable in his strategic roles within the finance sector.
Specializations and Expertise
Phil Hodgson specializes in labor arbitrage, centralization, and outsourcing, focusing on driving cost efficiencies within organizations. He plays a key role in appraising new opportunities for process excellence within shared services and leads a team responsible for generating over £10 million annually in savings through strategic initiatives. He also focuses on the governance of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) implementation to enhance operational efficiency.