Patrick Parks
About Patrick Parks
Patrick Parks is the VP of Finance for the Springs Division at MW Components, with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis across various companies.
Current Role at MW Components
Patrick Parks currently serves as the VP of Finance for the Springs Division at MW Components, based in Bloomingdale, Illinois. In this strategic leadership role, he manages teams of financial and operational analysts, ensuring the completion of financial and operational reporting and projects for executive stakeholders. Parks has been with MW Components in this capacity since 2023.
Past Roles at MW Components and MW Industries
Before his current position, Patrick Parks held several key roles at MW Components and MW Industries. From 2022 to 2023, he served as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at MW Components. Prior to that, he was the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for the Life Sciences division at MW Industries in 2021. Parks also served as the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at MW Industries from 2018 to 2021 in Rosemont, IL.
Career at Discover Financial Services
Patrick Parks worked at Discover Financial Services for nearly eight years in a variety of managerial roles. From 2017 to 2018, he was the Senior Manager of Discover Management Systems PMO, and from 2015 to 2017 he served as the Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. Prior to that, Parks worked as the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis from 2012 to 2015 and as a Financial Project Manager from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Patrick Parks achieved his educational qualifications from Western Illinois University. He earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance, Supply Chain Management, and International Business from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Business in Information Management, which he completed from 2000 to 2003.
Expertise and Technical Skills
Patrick Parks has extensive expertise in developing and building out financial planning and reporting systems. He is proficient with tools such as Adaptive Planning, Hyperion Financial Management, and MS Office. In addition, Parks participated in the Train the Street FP&A Modeling & Excel Mastery program in July 2016, further refining his financial planning and analysis skills.