Welcome to the definitive directory of the UK’s leading Chief Financial Officers — brought together by the Liz Bell CFO Community, led by Liz Bell and Paul Howarth. Every CFO featured on this page has joined the community and been verified by our team, so founders and business owners can connect with proven finance leaders they can trust.
Are You a UK‑Based CFO? Join the Ranking
If you are a Chief Financial Officer based in the UK and would like to be featured in this ranking, we would love to hear from you. Simply complete the free CFO Community registration form on our home page. Once you have submitted your details and Paul and Liz have approved your profile, we will add your name and photo to the list.
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About Paul and Liz Bell
Liz Bell
Liz Bell is the founder of Liz Bell Consulting and the driving force behind the UK’s fastest-growing community of Chief Financial Officers. With a data-driven, strategic and reliable approach to CFO services, Liz helps founders understand their numbers, increase the value of their businesses, and prepare for exceptional exits.
Paul Howarth
Paul Howarth is an experienced CFO and co-team partner at Liz Bell Consulting. Alongside Liz, Paul champions collaboration between finance leaders across the UK — connecting founders with top-tier strategic buyers and leading private equity, and helping the community build the UK’s best collective Finance Brain.
The Top UK-Based CFOs
Below is our growing ranking of the top UK-based Chief Financial Officers. Each CFO listed here has chosen to join the community by submitting the registration form, and has been individually approved by Paul and Liz Bell before being added. We add new members to the ranking as they register and are verified.
#1 — Coming soon
This spot will feature our first approved CFO. Placeholder — to be added once the CFO has registered and been approved.
#2 — Coming soon
This spot will feature our second approved CFO. Placeholder — to be added once the CFO has registered and been approved.
Why This List of Top UK-Based CFOs Matters
Finding the right Chief Financial Officer is one of the most important decisions a founder can make. A great CFO does far more than manage the books — they shape strategy, unlock growth, and prepare a business for a strong, well-timed exit. This ranking of the top UK-based CFOs exists to make that search simpler, connecting founders with experienced finance leaders who have already been verified within the Liz Bell CFO Community.
What Makes a Top UK-Based CFO?
The best UK-based CFOs combine deep financial expertise with genuine commercial insight. They understand cash flow, funding and valuation, but they also know how to turn numbers into decisions that increase the value of a business. Every CFO featured in this ranking shares that same data-driven, strategic and reliable approach that defines the Liz Bell CFO Community.
- Proven experience leading finance across UK businesses of all sizes.
- A track record of helping founders increase business value and prepare for exceptional exits.
- Strong connections to top-tier strategic buyers and leading UK private equity.
- A collaborative, community-first mindset — putting in as much as they take out.
How Founders Benefit From Our CFO Community
Founders deserve access to top-tier strategic buyers and leading private equity — not expensive brokers offering second-tier options. Through the Liz Bell CFO Community, founders gain the strategic finance expertise and connections they need to grow, raise, and exit on the best possible terms. Every CFO in this list is part of that mission, giving founders confidence that they are working with proven, community-verified finance leaders.