Patrick King, MBA
About Patrick King, MBA
Patrick King, MBA, serves as a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner at The Standard, where he specializes in educating leadership on strategic finance topics. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and operations, having held various roles in companies such as Comerica Bank, VelocityEHS, and Amazon.
Current Role at The Standard
Patrick King serves as a Senior Strategic Finance Business Partner at The Standard, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on strategic finance initiatives, applying advanced analytical techniques to develop complex financial models. His responsibilities include educating and training leadership on financial topics, such as cost-benefit analysis and return on investment, to enhance decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining The Standard, Patrick King accumulated extensive experience in various financial roles. He worked at VelocityEHS as a Revenue Operations Manager from 2021 to 2022 and at Amazon as a Finance Business Partner from 2020 to 2021. His earlier positions include roles at LHP Engineering Solutions, United Road Services, and Valassis, where he contributed to financial analysis and operational efficiency initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Patrick King holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wayne State University, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Southern New Hampshire University between 2016 and 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic finance, financial modeling, and operational efficiency.
Mentorship and Leadership Development
In his professional journey, Patrick King has taken on mentorship roles, guiding financial analysts and other finance professionals. He focuses on fostering professional growth and development within the finance function. Additionally, he has developed and facilitated financial management programs that align financial, operational, and business strategies.
Analytical Skills and Financial Systems
Patrick King applies advanced analytical techniques in his work, utilizing financial systems to create complex financial models and analyses. His experience includes analyzing operational efficiency initiatives and implementing benchmarking and Lean Management Systems to influence outcomes positively.