Gavin Thistlethwaite
Group CFO @Transforming Learning Group
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WORK HISTORY
Group CFO @Transforming Learning Group
Oxfordshire, GB
Transforming Learning is a visionary education technology group created to empower schools to sustainably transform their use of technology and data to improve outcomes for all learners. The group is a multi-site, private equity backed enterprise comprising businesses in a range of EdTech sectors from SaaS and IT Managed Service through to Professional Advisory and Consulting.
EDUCATION
University of Cambridge
MA, Mathematics
SKILLS
ABOUT GAVIN THISTLETHWAITE
I’m an experienced Chief Financial Officer with a strong track record of growth delivery and finance transformation in the private equity backed mid-market sector, focused on SaaS, technology, FMCG and service industries. I thrive on collaborating closely with CEOs and executive boards to accelerate revenue growth, deliver financial performance, maximise profitability and cash flow, and execute ‘buy and build’ acquisition strategy.A career foundation in management consultancy has provided me with a highly analytical perspective, enabling me to deconstruct complex challenges, identify strategic opportunities and implement objective solutions. Through extensive experience in a blue-chip FMCG corporate I’ve developed astute commercial understanding and a clear view of operating and leadership best practices in Finance and across the business.My skills and experience enable me to create value through: Revenue Growth Delivery – Partnering commercial leaders to develop ambitious but realistic business plans that accelerate top-line growth and meet financial guiding principles. Disciplined Performance Management – Providing astute performance tracking and analysis; leading responsive course-correction in collaboration with business heads. Cost & Cash Flow Leadership – Maximising profitability through pricing governance, cost optimisation, zero-based budgeting and supply contract re-negotiations. Optimising cash flow through multi-faceted working capital programs. M&A and Integration – Effectively integrating ‘buy and build’ acquisitions while maintaining visibility and control over core business performance. Finance Transformation & Simplification – Leading ERP, CRM, P2P, and FP & A system implementations, finance process re-engineering and entity restructuring. Robust Financial Governance - ensuring robust financial administration to deliver predictable, reliable results that safeguard shareholder value.I\'m passionate about building high-performing, commercially focused finance teams that serve as true business partners, supporting organisations to scale up while maintaining financial discipline and governance. I enjoy interacting at all levels and with all departments of a business, and the wealth of leadership moments and learning opportunities which that provides. If you\'re looking for a CFO who can drive business growth, implement strong financial processes, build accomplished teams and make business transformation happen, let’s connect.
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