Phil (pictured) gained his ACA qualification with Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants in 2006. He began working for Associated Newspapers in 2008 with roles as Finance Manager and Business Analyst for the Free Division which included work on Metro, 7Days in Dubai and Metro Ireland.
Phil has enjoyed substantial achievements since joining the business in 2008, including the implementation of new finance systems, overseeing a refresh of internal reporting delivering improved insight and forecasting for the business, as well as providing financial modelling to support new opportunities and deliver efficiency.
In his new role, Phil is a member of Metro’s executive team and has joint responsibility with the rest of the team for creating the brand’s strategy and vision, with a strong emphasis on looking at growth areas and investment plans for the future.
Phil Offord, Financial Director, Metro, said: “I’m delighted to receive this promotion with its additional responsibilities and new challenges. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my work at Metro over the last few years - it’s a terrific brand to work for and it is really exciting to work with the senior team on the future direction of the brand. I look forward to working with my team to deliver the financial insights the business needs to deliver on its ambitions.”
Linda Grant, Managing Director, Metro, said: “I’d like to congratulate Phil on this consolidation of his role at Metro. He has become an important member of the senior team and his contribution in terms of the future direction of the business is invaluable.”
James Welsh, Finance Director, A&N Media, said: “Phil has really stepped up to the challenge and I have no doubt he will help Metro’s finance team continue to grow as genuine business partners.”
