Top Influencers: 17 UK Director of Finance’s To Follow in 2022

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Director Of Finance And Operations play a crucial role in any startup. It takes an extraordinary person to fulfil the Director Of Finance And Operations role. We have selected these Director Of Finance And Operations’s for this list as they are inspiring for a variety of reasons – whether that’s pushing boundaries, creating groundbreaking products, or doing their bit to save the world.

Our analysts did their best to select be best, and most innovative Director Of Finance And Operations’s. The list is in no particular order!

John Rowson

Director Of Finance And Operations @ Brickendon Consulting

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Brickendon Consulting operates as a global management and technology consultancy. Read more aboutBrickendon Consulting on Crunchbase…

Steve Eddy

Director of Finance and Central Resources @ ActionAid

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ActionAid is an international non-governmental organization focused on helping impoverished and disadvantaged people. Read more aboutActionAid on Crunchbase…

Jonathan Steele

Director of Finance @ Evodental

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EvoDental, a dental implant center, provides dental implant treatment solutions. Read more aboutEvodental on Crunchbase…

Emma Porteous

Director of Finance and Resources @ British Asian Trust

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British Asian Trust is a non-profit organization that provides support to marginalized people from various regions. Read more aboutBritish Asian Trust on Crunchbase…

Nik Chotai

Director of Finance & Operations @ HomeFlow

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HomeFlow a privately funded, entrepreneurial and fast-growing business. Read more aboutHomeFlow on Crunchbase…

David Parkhill

Director of Finance and Resources @ British Film Institute

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British Film Institute is a charity governed by a Royal Charter combining cultural, creative, and industrial roles. Read more aboutBritish Film Institute on Crunchbase…

Len Kalkun

Director of Finance @ Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

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UK medical charity restoring choice and independence to adults with severe/complex neurological disability by providing specialist rehab. Read more aboutRoyal Hospital for Neuro-disability on Crunchbase…

Chris Wyatt

Director of Finance @ Innovative Consumer Beverages

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Chris is responsible for the finance function of ICB focusing on providing accurate and timely financial information and commercial insight to the senior management and company as a whole. Chris qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA) with Ernst & Young in Cambridge before spending eight years with a logistics business where he was promoted to Associate Director. A move to North Yorkshire followed and Chris has spent the last seven years at Finance Director level in the region, most recently two and a half years as Finance Director of Burgess Pet Care, a manufacturer of Pet Foods. Chris lives just outside Ripon with his wife and three sons. He can mainly be found providing an efficient taxi service at the weekends whilst trying to find the time to support his team Norwich City. Learn more about Chris Wyatt on Crunchbase…

Innovative Consumer Beverages supplies alcoholic drinks to most of the UK’s leading supermarkets, convenience chains and wholesalers. Read more aboutInnovative Consumer Beverages on Crunchbase…

Margaret Burgess

Director of Finance @ Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

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Margaret joined the Foundation in 2011, bringing experience as Head of Finance and Company Secretary with SME and UK charity expertise. Margaret is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Learn more about Margaret Burgess on Crunchbase…

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is a charity that supports women entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets Read more aboutCherie Blair Foundation for Women on Crunchbase…

Alastair Scott

Director of Finance @ Koy Clothing

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KOY Clothing is run by two brothers, Alastair & Jimmy Scott. We were raised in Africa and now have an ambition to help support the deprived communities of Kenya through luxury fashion. Growing up in East Africa and going to school in the UK put us in a unique position to incorporate both worlds and help support the country we grew up in and love so much. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, fascinating cultures and the stunning fabrics used by the Kenyan people, put together with the UK’s quintessential fashions and lifestyles, inspired us to combine authentic African fabric with luxury lifestyle, and give back to Kenya in the process. Since the official launch of KOY Clothing in December 2016, we have learned so much, and with greater knowledge, comes greater responsibility. The more we learned about cultural influences in fashion, we realised that many brands around the world use cultural inspirations within their designs. Sadly, not all of those brands give recognition to the cultures which inspired them. This was a chance for us to try and change this mindset and demonstrate to others the value of cultural inspiration. We do this by giving 5% of every purchase to projects within the communities of Kenya that our products are inspired by. Learn more about Alastair Scott on Crunchbase…

Koy is an African inspired clothing brand. Read more aboutKoy Clothing on Crunchbase…

David McLellan

Director of Finance @ Exception

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David joined Exception in 2006 becoming a board member in 2012. He is responsible for the management of the Company’s financial and commercial functions and plays a key role in the strategic development of the business. David has over 30 years-experience working in the sector, and prior to joining Exception he held senior finance positions with IBM and ICL. Learn more about David McLellan on Crunchbase…

Exception is an IT Consultancy and Services company that collaborates with many of the UK’s largest companies and Government organisations. Read more aboutException on Crunchbase…

Kevin Pavia

Director of Finance @ Powerlase Photonics

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• Experienced Group Finance Director, used to working closely with progressive Managing Directors • Wide range of management and reporting expertise • Extensive acquisition and integration experience • Service industry and manufacturing backgrounds • Strong commercial attributes, strategic planning and business transitioning • Comprehensive accounting and statutory experience Learn more about Kevin Pavia on Crunchbase…

Powerlase Photonics Ltd is an innovative, independent, high power laser company. Read more aboutPowerlase Photonics on Crunchbase…

Angela Dillon

Director of Finance @ Vanguard Healthcare Solutions

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Angela joined Vanguard in 2010 as Commercial Accountant. Following a three year tenure as Financial Controller, she was appointed to the executive team in 2017 as Finance Director. Angela’s career started with Robson Taylor. She began her training as an auditor, developing a thorough knowledge of financial compliance. Following this, she advanced to a senior role with Berkeley Hamilton and then to Financial Controller for The Little Entertainment Group. This seven year appointment saw her support many new business ventures, producing financial models to support business strategy and growth. Her comprehensive understanding of the modern healthcare market, established during her years of service at Vanguard, combined with a natural flair for business development gives Angela a crucial ability to oversee profitable endeavours and implement key processes that support the realisation of planning into profit. Angela’s primary focus is now on helping to grow Vanguard’s business value as quickly and effectively as possible, whilst maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and compliance. Learn more about Angela Dillon on Crunchbase…

Vanguard Healthcare Solutions operates a fleet of mobile healthcare facilities that support National Health Service & healthcare providers. Read more aboutVanguard Healthcare Solutions on Crunchbase…

Philip Butcher

Director of Finance @ The PPL Group

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Philip is a chartered accountant and has worked in a variety of industries and sectors. Bringing a breadth of experience and a depth of knowledge to the company, Philip joined PPL in 2008 and has overseen a period of solid performance and year-on-year growth for the business. Learn more about Philip Butcher on Crunchbase…

Your creative partner from concept to Completion As the UK’s leading programme publisher Read more aboutThe PPL Group on Crunchbase…

Michael Crespigny

Director of Finance @ Royal Institution

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The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. Read more aboutRoyal Institution on Crunchbase…

Raakhee Thakrar

Director of Finance @ Universal Smart Cards

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Universal Smart Cards (USC) provide a range of smart cards, card readers and printers. Read more aboutUniversal Smart Cards on Crunchbase…

Mark Hollingworth

Director of Finance @ Blueberry Therapeutics

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Mark is a life sciences finance director with significant experience of leading change and building capability in variety of organisations including large international Pharma, Biotech and Contract Research SMEs. He is the Finance Director at Blueberry Therapeutics and a director of Integral Finance. Mark is a Chartered management accountant with more than c20 years commercial and industry experience extending beyond life sciences and healthcare, with a wealth of skills and capabilities and exceptional record of accomplishment. With a customer orientated style that focuses on achieving sustainable value, Mark has a reputation for integrity, delivery, and as an excellent team player. Learn more about Mark Hollingworth on Crunchbase…

Blueberry Therapeutics focuses on developing medicines for inflammatory and infectious diseases. Read more aboutBlueberry Therapeutics on Crunchbase…

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