What I offer
Business Start-up and Growth
As a founder and CFO / COO, I help technology and other start-ups and early stage companies get off the ground with strategic planning, modelling, logistics, systems, investor documentation.
Focus on cost-effectiveness and practicality.
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Analysis & Support
I am a part-time or full-time CFO for technology companies and other entities, in particular focusing on good practice, systems, budgeting, reporting improvements, investor relations.
Wide-ranging generalist
Young businesses can't afford roles for legal, people, compliance, or infrastructure. I cover all these bases, transitioning the functions to specialists as the organisation grows.
Experiences
Founder-CFO DaaS, London 2019-24
Co-founder of a start-up transacting anonymised consumer spending data. Led finances, compliance, legal, people functions, and fundraising from angels and institutions.
Founder-CFO-COO, Insurance distribution portal, 1998-2000
Co-founder of business bringing US commercial insurance risk to London market. Raised VC funds, oversaw system development, team growth (mostly US).
School founder, 2010-2020
Formed and led parent team to found a bilingual primary school as a free school in London. School opened in 2013 and I chaired the local governing body from then.
FD, Lloyd's Broker, 20th Century
Joined and early stage specialist B2B broker and grew with business until successful exit. Office in 3 continents, very cost-efficient back office, trusted counsellor for founders.
