Ronan Kirwan
About Ronan Kirwan
Ronan Kirwan serves as the Finance Director and Divisional Controller for the Truck Mounted Forklift Division at Hiab, bringing over 30 years of experience in finance and operations management. He has held various senior roles in notable companies such as Yahoo!, BISSELL Homecare, and Oracle, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, financial controls, and business process re-engineering.
Work at Hiab
Ronan Kirwan serves as the Finance Director and Divisional Controller for the Truck Mounted Forklift Division at Hiab. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the financial management and strategic direction of the division. His role involves overseeing financial controls and processes, ensuring productivity improvements, and implementing change management strategies. Kirwan's extensive experience in finance and operations management supports his ability to drive growth and enhance efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Ronan Kirwan has over 30 years of experience in finance and operations management. He has held various significant roles, including Director of Accounting & Reporting EMEA at Yahoo! from 2012 to 2014, and International Controller & Executive Finance Director at YapStone from 2017 to 2019. His career also includes positions at BISSELL Homecare, Inc., Motorola, and multiple roles at Oracle, where he advanced through various finance-related positions, demonstrating his expertise in financial oversight and strategic management.
Education and Expertise
Ronan Kirwan holds professional qualifications from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT). He studied Accountancy at Griffith College Dublin and achieved his ACCA qualification. Additionally, he pursued studies in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy at the Institute of Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, earning a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2016 and is currently working towards a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. His educational background complements his specialization in mergers and acquisitions, finance transformation, and ERP implementation.
Skills and Competencies
Ronan Kirwan possesses strong competencies in developing and implementing financial controls and processes. He specializes in strategic management, business process re-engineering, and has a demonstrated ability to streamline operations to enhance growth and efficiency. His expertise extends to statutory accounting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A), particularly within the EMEA region. Kirwan is also skilled in utilizing various financial systems, including Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, and Sage, to support organizational objectives.
Leadership and Communication
Ronan Kirwan has solid leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, which enable him to establish rapport with staff and management at all levels. His extensive experience in diverse organizational settings, from start-ups to global corporations, has equipped him with the ability to lead teams effectively and foster collaborative environments. His focus on change management and productivity improvement further underscores his commitment to enhancing organizational performance.