Damien Hayden
About Damien Hayden
Damien Hayden is a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Quadient, with a diverse background in finance and accounting spanning over two decades. He has held various positions in notable companies, including IBM, Hertz, and Symantec, and has earned multiple degrees in business and finance.
Work at Quadient
Damien Hayden has served as the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Quadient since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for tracking and reporting leasing activities for European and Australian subsidiaries. He develops IT systems for monitoring and reporting leasing KPIs and conducts variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in financial data. Additionally, he produces and presents leasing reviews to senior management, contributing to informed decision-making within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Damien Hayden has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, achieving Associate Member status from 2005 to 2013. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Business Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University in 2017. Furthermore, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Dublin Business School, completed in 2005, and an ICM Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, and Sales Management from the same institution, obtained in 2001.
Background
Damien Hayden has extensive experience in financial roles across various organizations. He began his career as a Fund Accountant at Citco Ireland in 2003. He then worked as a Finance Administrator for Pobal and held several positions at Hertz, including European Facilities Business Planning Manager and Project Manager. His experience also includes roles at IBM as a Software Revenue Accountant and at CBRE as a Senior Accountant. Prior to joining Quadient, he worked as a Capital Program Finance Manager at Dublin City University.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Damien Hayden has held various financial positions that have contributed to his expertise in financial planning and analysis. He worked as a Financial Analyst in the Commissions Department at Symantec and as a Senior Financial Analyst at Invention Investment Ireland. His diverse roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations, project management, and strategic business planning.