Matt Midgley, MSc
About Matt Midgley, MSc
Matt Midgley, MSc, serves as the Senior Director of NA Commercial Finance at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has over a decade of experience in finance roles, having previously held various positions within the company and studied strategic business management.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Matt Midgley serves as the Senior Director of North American Commercial Finance at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the company from Middleton, Wisconsin. His role involves overseeing commercial finance activities and ensuring alignment with the company's business objectives.
Previous Positions at Spectrum Brands
Prior to his current role, Matt Midgley held several positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc. He was the Director of Commercial Finance for the Home and Personal Care Division from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he served as the Senior Manager of Business Planning & Analysis for Global Appliances from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles included Manager of Business Planning & Analysis and Director of FP&A within the Home and Personal Care Division.
Educational Background
Matt Midgley has a Master of Science in Strategic Business Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also holds an AAT qualification in Accounting and Finance from Nelson and Colne College, achieved between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, he studied Accounting and Finance at Kaplan Financial Manchester, earning a CIMA qualification from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Experience
Matt Midgley has over a decade of experience in finance roles. His career includes positions at Arrow Global Group Plc as a Financial Accountant and at RRG Group Limited as a Financial Reporting Accountant. He began his career as an Accounts Assistant at Tax Assist Accountants in 2008. His diverse experience has equipped him with strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
Skills and Interests
Matt Midgley possesses strong proficiency in MS Excel, which he utilizes for financial analysis and reporting. He has a keen interest in project and change management within the finance sector, reflecting his commitment to continuous improvement and adaptation in his professional practice.