Stephen Smales
About Stephen Smales
Stephen Smales serves as the UK Finance Manager, Director, and Co Secretary at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in business and finance, having held various financial roles in companies such as Kalibrate and Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Stephen Smales serves as the UK Finance Manager, Director, and Co Secretary at Stepan Company. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the financial management and strategic direction of the company. His role involves overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Stepan Company is based in Northfield, Illinois, United States, and specializes in the production of specialty and intermediate chemicals.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Stepan Company, Stephen Smales held various finance-related positions. He worked as the Interim Group Financial Controller at Kalibrate for three months in 2016. Prior to that, he was employed as a Pricing Manager at Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd for eight months in 2015. His experience also includes a seven-year tenure at Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd in a finance role from 2008 to 2015, and serving as Chief Management Accountant at Bureau Veritas from 2002 to 2004.
Educational Background in Business and Finance
Stephen Smales studied at Trafford College, where he focused on Business and Finance. His education provided him with foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various finance roles.
Career Development Timeline
Stephen Smales' career in finance spans several years and includes a variety of roles across different organizations. He began his career at Bureau Veritas as Chief Management Accountant from 2002 to 2004. He then worked at Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd in various capacities from 2008 to 2015, before taking on the role of Interim Group Financial Controller at Kalibrate in 2016. Since then, he has been with Stepan Company, where he has continued to advance in his finance career.