CFO Interviews

We talk to the Finance Leaders across industry every day. Here, we share some of the histories, opinions and inspiration from some of those within our network.

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CFO Interviews

We talk to the Finance Leaders across industry every day. Here, we share some of the histories, opinions and inspiration from some of those within our network.

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June 14, 2022
CFO Interviews

Daniella Wainwright

Portfolio Finance Director with Northern SME's

Daniella has been known to a few of us in our team for a number of years. We were delighted to spend some time with her as she shares her new career path as a portfolio FD and how it has worked so well for her.

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June 7, 2022
June 8, 2022
CFO Interviews

Henry Taylor-Toone

Vice Principal Finance and Corporate Services, Chesterfield College

Henry Taylor-Toone is a Finance Director with a big personality and a very illustrious CV. He has been highly regarded by our team for many years. Henry talks to us about his finance career, and his current role at Chesterfield College.

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May 24, 2022
May 23, 2022

Key Considerations for Shareholders & CFOs Before Planning an IPO

In our third and final article, Paul Davies provides advice to any business considering a public listing in 2022

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May 23, 2022
Women in Finance

Sarah Smith

CFO , Yorkshire

Sarah is one of our region’s leading female CFOs. She is passionate about what she does and is an exceptional finance professional. We were delighted when she agreed to share her journey to such a successful career.

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May 17, 2022
May 23, 2022

IPOs from a CFO’s Perspective

Gareth Hague has led two listings over the past four years. Today, he shares with you his informed views on IPOs from a CFO’s perspective in Yorkshire.

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May 10, 2022
May 13, 2022

The Current Landscape of IPOs Across Yorkshire

London Main Market and AIM listings rose significantly in 2021 across the UK. Yorkshire was a strong part of this trend and we continue to speak to SMEs who are considering or actively planning for IPOs as their preferred exit route.

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January 31, 2022
CFO Interviews

Patrick Lynch

Patrick Lynch is a Director with Castle Square Corporate Finance, he's been involved in some fantastic deals over the last 2 years and its no surprise he was crowned South Yorkshire's Emerging Dealmaker 2021.

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December 16, 2021
Women in Finance

Ciara Allan

CFO - Cooplands Bakery

Ciara Allan epitomises everything that is good about the modern CFO – Her career has been built upon strong technical knowledge at the highest level, and is an inspiration to people across the board.

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December 2, 2021
December 16, 2021

Paul Denvers

Investment Director, Enact SME Fund at Endless LLP

Paul Denvers is an Investment Director for the Enact Fund, a finance professional with twelve years’ experience at Grant Thornton, Deloitte & Enact and a very close contact for our business.

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November 4, 2021
November 4, 2021
CFO Interviews

Rob Jobbins

Finance Director, twentysix

Rob Jobbins is the Finance Director at twentysix in Leeds and an FD of the Year winner in 2019.

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October 19, 2021
October 19, 2021
Women in Finance

Kirstie Waugh

Group Financial Controller, Zenith

Kirstie is one of the region’s leading Group Financial Controllers and is known for her outstanding work ethic, being a brilliant accountant as well as fantastic business leader, who is currently looking after a team of circa 80 staff!

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October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021
CFO Interviews

James Ackroyd

Finance Director, UGI International

James is the Finance Director of UGI International’s Energy Marketing division, which includes the AvantiGas ON business in Chesterfield, as well as power and gas businesses in France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

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July 21, 2021
CFO Interviews

Lindsey Hall

Deputy Group Financial Controller at MJ GLEESON PLC

We have known Lindsey since she moved to Yorkshire and have built up a great relationship as her reputation has grown. It was great to spend some time with her and to find out what pulled her from the United States to South Yorkshire.

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July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
Women in Finance

Lucy Blagbrough

Finance Director, Big Red Industries

Nicola Worrow placed Lucy into her first role in finance at Altavia in 2012. Since then, her career has progressed quickly...

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June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021
CFO Interviews

Paul Mann

Corporate Partner - Head of UK Private Equity, Squire Patton Boggs

Paul has a vast network across the business leader community in Yorkshire and is a popular character, so it came as no surprise when he was announced as Dealmaker of the Year at Insider's Yorkshire Dealmaker Awards earlier this month.

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June 7, 2021
June 8, 2021
CFO Interviews

Amrik Sindhar

Finance Director, PPG Architectural Coatings

Amrik is a Finance Director who has achieved a huge amount in his relatively short career to date. Modern in his approach, he is a strong leader and a great role model for all aspiring FDs.

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May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
CFO Interviews

Jonathan Davis

Partner, Saffery Champness

Jon is the Head of Office for Saffery Champness in Harrogate and is one of the region’s most inspirational partners.

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May 4, 2021
May 10, 2021
Women in Finance

Sarah Hex

Business Development Manager at Mercia Asset Management

Sarah is Business Development Manager at Mercia Asset Management and one of the best networked members of the business community in Yorkshire.

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April 27, 2021
May 20, 2021
CFO Interviews

Nigel Hebron

Chief Financial Officer, Natures Way Food

Nigel is currently CFO at Natures Way Food, a leading manufacturer of fresh convenient food.

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April 13, 2021
April 16, 2021
CFO Interviews

Naveed Hussain

Naveed Hussain is a modern and forward-thinking Finance Director with over 15 years’ experience in finance. He led a successful career with Sulzer UK before relocating to Yorkshire in 2019.

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April 6, 2021
April 13, 2021
Women in Finance

Julie Billard

Julie Billard and Nik Pratap have known each other for over 20 years. Nik and his team helped to place her in her first role in Yorkshire after relocating from Essex.

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March 23, 2021
March 25, 2021
Women in Finance

Victoria Brown

Victoria has been a close contact and friend to our business for many years. Nik Pratap, Gillian McBride and Karen Caswell all include her in their VIP list of contacts.

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March 16, 2021
March 16, 2021
CFO Interviews

Andy Irvine

Andy is the Managing Partner of Shorts Chartered Accountants, one of the most respected business leaders in the South Yorkshire market and is a close partner to Pratap Partnership.

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February 26, 2021
February 26, 2021
Women in Finance

Amy Grey

Amy is an exceptional business leader and has made an impact in every business she has been in. She has a strong technical financial core, but it his her operational and leadership skills that have really set her apart.

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February 3, 2021
February 4, 2021
CFO Interviews

David Webster

David is a Finance Director who has achieved an enormous amount in his career to date. A global commendation for the last stage of his CIMA qualification set a platform for his professional career at Asahi, ISG plc and Marks and Spencer.

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January 28, 2021
CFO Interviews

Andy Finn

Andy has been Finance Director at Construction firm, AmcoGiffen since June 2019. Big Four trained and ACA qualified, he has broad experience covering group and commercial finance roles in plc, private equity and owner managed environments.

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January 26, 2021
January 28, 2021
Women in Finance

Helen Kendall

Extremely talented, driven, and passionate about what she does, the traits for success were always there for Helen.

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January 26, 2021
January 28, 2021
Women in Finance

Liz Kaplan

From manufacturing, distribution, direct sales to FMCG and now house building, Liz Kaplan has done it all.

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