Bill O'shea
About Bill O'shea
Bill O'Shea serves as the Head of Finance at Thomson Reuters, overseeing operations in Switzerland, Philadelphia, and New York. He has extensive experience in financial reporting and analysis, having implemented over 500 Robotic Process Automations and played a significant role in major corporate transformations.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Bill O'shea has held multiple significant positions at Thomson Reuters over his career. He began as Manager of Financial Reporting for Thomson Newspapers from 1999 to 2001. He then progressed to roles such as Senior Manager of Financial Reporting from 2001 to 2003, Director of FP&A & Treasury from 2003 to 2006, VP of Finance for Thomson Financial from 2006 to 2008, and Head of Finance for the TR Professional Division from 2008 to 2010. O'shea served as VP, FP&A & Chief Financial Officer for the Healthcare & Science and SSR and IP Solutions Business Units from 2010 to 2014. Since 2014, he has been the Head of Finance, overseeing operations in Switzerland, Philadelphia, and New York.
Education and Expertise
Bill O'shea holds an MBA in Finance from Sacred Heart University and a BS in Accounting from the University of New Haven. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in financial leadership roles. O'shea has demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, planning, and analysis, as well as in treasury management. His knowledge in these areas has been instrumental in his contributions to Thomson Reuters and the optimization of financial processes.
Achievements
During his tenure at Thomson Reuters, Bill O'shea implemented over 500 Robotic Process Automations (RPAs), resulting in a significant reduction of 70,000 annual hours in Accounting and Finance processes. He led the transformation of traditional FP&A activities into an Enterprise FP&A Center of Excellence. O'shea also managed the financial scenario modeling for the $20 billion sale of Thomson Reuters' Financial & Risk unit to Blackstone Group in 2018. His efforts contributed to reorganizing the company from a legacy product-focused structure to a Customer Segment structure.
Background
Bill O'shea has a diverse background in finance, with extensive experience in various leadership roles within Thomson Reuters. His career spans over two decades, during which he has developed a strong foundation in financial management and strategic planning. O'shea has consistently scored in the top percentile on Thomson Reuters' Organization Health Index (OHI) employee surveys, reflecting his effective leadership and positive impact on organizational culture.