Gareth Lynton Jones

Partner, Business Services and Outsourcing @BDO UK

The expectations placed on CFOs are shifting. Today’s finance leaders must act as strategic advisors, guiding organisations on non-financial matters that extend beyond the traditional finance function. This shift towards a value-centric role, akin to a Chief Value Officer (CVO), is driven by increasing demands from stakeholders, boards, and investors, alongside market imperatives, such as ESG and sustainability. In this changing business landscape, CFOs are now integral to creating long-term sustainable value, enabling agility and supporting growth.We work as an extension of your finance function, allowing you to focus on the day-to-day operations while providing cost effective solutions to the challenges of your evolving role. With BDO’s wide-ranging expertise, we help you navigate the changing business landscape, unlock data-driven insights, lead transformation, partner with the business, and create value.Whether you are reimagining your finance structure, embedding ESG, adopting new technologies or preparing for growth, we will work with you to transform your finance function into a driver of organisational success.