Patrick Lynch

About Patrick Lynch

Personable business professional experienced in building strategic relationships, identifying market trends, and conducting analysis. Proven ability to build collaborations across teams in a fast-paced, demanding work environment. Known as a dynamic leader and communicator, highly skilled at motivating team members and engaging people from diverse backgrounds.

Experience

1. Finance Manager - Fresh Pork

   Smithfield Foods

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Analyze business results, track key financial targets, forecast future performance, and provide financial support to ensure that the business meets established key financial targets. Collaborate with Senior Management, Business Management, Operations Finance, and Accounting teams to provide insight that supports optimal business decisions. •Exercise strong analytical skills to deliver timely, accurate, and effective analysis and reporting of financial and operational performance.•Evaluate financial and business-related data to provide valuable, accurate, and timely information on sales performance.•Analyze key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.•Develop and present weekly financial forecasts and results to Senior Management and Business Development teams to focus on business growth and strategy. •Develop and present meaningful content reporting analytics packages (periodic and ad hoc). •Support the Company’s financial reporting and analytical data needs.•Develop and build upon an environment that leverages technology for continuous process improvement, leading to more efficient and accurate financial reporting and business analysis.

Education

• Hampden-Sydney College

  BA, Economics and Commerce

  2008 — 2012

• William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2019 — 2021