Joanna Patel
About Joanna Patel
Joanna Patel is a Senior Commercial Finance Manager at Wickes, where she has worked since 2021. She has held various finance roles across multiple companies, including Wolverine Worldwide and PVH Corp., and has a strong educational background in finance and sociology.
Work at Wickes
Joanna Patel has been serving as the Senior Commercial Finance Manager at Wickes since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and ensuring the effective management of commercial finances. Her tenure at Wickes has lasted for three years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial planning and analysis efforts.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current role, Joanna held several finance-related positions. She worked at Wolverine Worldwide as Group Financial Controller for 10 months in 2019 to 2020. Before that, she served as EMEA FP&A Analyst for Calvin Klein Brands at PVH Corp. from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she was a Senior Management Accountant at Gio Goi from 2010 to 2012 and held the position of Group Management Accountant at Dazed & Confused Ltd, AnOther Ltd, and Another Man Ltd from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Joanna Patel has a strong educational background in finance and social sciences. She studied at The Catholic University of Lublin in Poland, where she earned a Master's degree in Sociology and Social Science from 1999 to 2005. Additionally, she has completed studies at ACCA and AAT, which further enhance her qualifications in financial management.
Career Progression in Finance
Joanna's career in finance began as a Purchase Ledger Clerk at Travco LLP from 2005 to 2006, followed by a similar role at Conde Nast from 2006 to 2008. She then advanced to the position of EMEA FP&A Manager at Wolverine Worldwide from 2013 to 2018, where she gained significant experience in financial planning and analysis. This progression highlights her extensive experience in various financial roles across different organizations.