Peter Sweeney
About Peter Sweeney
Peter Sweeney serves as the Head of Finance Transformation at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2021. He has a strong background in finance, having worked in various roles within the company and other organizations, and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Cambridge.
Current Role at Smiths Detection
Peter Sweeney serves as the Head of Finance Transformation at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on delivering finance transformation projects aimed at improving business processes. His work is based in the London Area, United Kingdom, where he has contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and financial governance.
Previous Positions at Smiths Detection
Prior to his current role, Peter Sweeney held several positions at Smiths Detection. He worked as a Financial Reporting Manager from 2015 to 2017, followed by a role as Divisional Financial Controller from 2017 to 2018. In these positions, he was responsible for managing financial reporting and overseeing financial operations within the organization.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Peter Sweeney studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master of Arts (MA (Cantab)) in Land Economy with a 4th year in Management Studies from 2004 to 2008. He also completed his accountancy studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, achieving Chartered Accountant (CA) status from 2008 to 2011.
Career Background
Peter Sweeney has a diverse career in finance, beginning as an intern at Baillie Gifford in 2006. He then worked at Ernst & Young as an Executive from 2008 to 2013. Following that, he served as Finance Manager at Kobalt Music Group from 2013 to 2015 and as SHARP Team Analyst at Hertfordshire County Council from 2003 to 2004. His extensive experience spans various sectors, contributing to his expertise in finance transformation.
Achievements in Finance Transformation
Peter Sweeney has led significant initiatives in finance transformation, including the establishment and growth of an Indian Shared Service Centre, which enhanced operational efficiency. He has a proven track record in managing complex audits under IFRS and German GAAP, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Additionally, he has developed robust control frameworks to strengthen financial governance and actively engaged in business partnering with various teams to drive financial performance.