Gary Shilston

CFO Iris Education @IRIS Software Group

Guildford, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Dec 2025 — Present

CFO Iris Education @IRIS Software Group

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CFO for the IRIS Education Division providing software solutions to the UK & International Schools market.IRIS Software Group is one of the UK\'s largest privately owned software companies developing integrated software solutions to minimise admin and improve business process efficiency. The software and services products are used by accountancy and education professionals across payroll, HR and finance, to solve the most essential operational business problems and give more time to do what’s valued.

EDUCATION

1987 — 1990

University College London, London University

1st Class Honours, Electronic Engineering

N/A

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Fellow

SKILLS

Contract ManagementManagementLeadershipPeople DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementCommercial ManagementStrategic PlanningBusiness TransformationRestructuringTelecommunicationsRegulatory AnalysisRisk ManagementManagement ConsultingOutsourcingCost EfficiencyMergers & AcquisitionsShared ServicesBusiness StrategyTurnaround ExperienceBusiness PlanningDue DiligenceChange ManagementBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementStrategyMatrix Management

ABOUT GARY SHILSTON

A Board level finance and commercial leader with three decades experience working with private and public sector customers. A track record of achievements in products & services organisations with UK and Global footprints. Broad sector experience includes Software, Technology, Outsourcing, Transport and Communications.An experienced Executive Director, Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair. Provides clear financial leadership and works closely with fellow Executives to develop the strategic business plan, deliver on corporate objectives and drive business transformation. Strong strategic, commercial and people leadership skills with extensive expertise around maximising value creation, strengthening operational plans and risk management.Motivated by delivering positive change. Highly customer centric and builds positive relationships with all stakeholders. Inquisitive and challenging with a focus on finding solutions that work in practice. A skilled problem solver and strong communicator who inspires and motivates others.Partnering closely with operational teams, and always embedding the finance team into the heart of a organisation, has allowed me to step into interim MD & CEO roles when required. Have led and developed multi-site finance teams of up to 150 people.

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