Tim Goodship
About Tim Goodship
Tim Goodship serves as the Finance Director at Societe Generale Equipment Finance, where he oversees the Treasury function and ensures compliance with group policies. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles at Hitachi Capital and Société Générale over the years.
Current Role at Societe Generale Equipment Finance
Tim Goodship has served as Finance Director at Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) since 2019. In this role, he oversees the Treasury function and ensures compliance with SG Group policies. He is responsible for the production and signing of non-qualified financial statements by the Company’s auditors for the SGEF UK companies, ensuring adherence to statutory deadlines. Additionally, he reviews management results and provides monthly reports on the financial performance of SGEF UK to the Executive Committee Team.
Previous Experience at Hitachi Capital
Tim Goodship has held multiple positions at Hitachi Capital from 2002 to 2011. He began his career there as part of the Graduate Scheme in Hounslow. He then progressed to roles including Management Accountant from 2003 to 2006, FP&A Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Project Manager from 2008 to 2010. He also worked as a Syndication Executive from 2006 to 2008. This diverse experience provided him with a solid foundation in finance and management.
Career at Société Générale
Tim Goodship worked at Société Générale as Financial Controller from 2011 to 2019. During his eight years in this role, he was part of the management team at Societe Generale Equipment Finance. His responsibilities included overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. His tenure at Société Générale contributed to his extensive expertise in financial management and strategic oversight.
Educational Background
Tim Goodship completed his secondary education at Clarendon Comprehensive School in Wiltshire, where he studied three A Levels in Maths, Physics, and French, along with nine GCSEs at grades A-C from 1991 to 1997. He then pursued higher education at the University of the West of England, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from 1997 to 2000. This educational background laid the groundwork for his career in finance.
Professional Responsibilities
As Finance Director at Societe Generale Equipment Finance, Tim Goodship ensures that the Finance team is adequately resourced, trained, and developed. He focuses on aligning skill sets with the roles performed within the team. His leadership in financial oversight and team development is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and compliance within the organization.