Welcome to the definitive directory of the UK’s leading Chief Financial Officers. The Liz Bell CFO Community brings them together, led by Liz Bell and Paul Howarth. Moreover, every CFO featured here has joined the community and been verified by our team. As a result, founders and business owners can connect with proven finance leaders they 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. In addition, she is the driving force behind the UK’s fastest-growing community of Chief Financial Officers. Her approach to CFO services is data-driven, strategic and reliable. As a result, Liz helps founders understand their numbers, grow 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, he champions collaboration between finance leaders across the UK. For example, he connects founders with top-tier strategic buyers and leading private equity. Furthermore, he helps the community build the UK’s best collective Finance Brain.
Waqas Jawed
One of the strongest voices in our community, Waqas is hearing impaired and has made close listening and clarity his signature strengths. Partnering with Liz Bell as Managing Partner for CFO & Growth, he helps companies scale through smart sales strategy and business development, always with a hands-on, results-first approach. Connect with Waqas on LinkedIn.
The Top UK-Based CFOs
Below is our growing ranking of the top UK-based Chief Financial Officers. Each CFO here has chosen to join the community by submitting the registration form. In addition, Paul and Liz Bell individually approve every profile before adding it. Finally, we add new members as they register and pass verification.
#1 — David Carr
David Carr is a Portfolio CFO and a verified member of the Liz Bell CFO Community. He partners with founders and finance teams to bring strategic clarity to their numbers, helping businesses strengthen financial performance and grow with confidence.
#2 — Jeremy North
Jeremy North is a Portfolio CFO and a verified member of the Liz Bell CFO Community. He partners with founders and finance teams to bring strategic clarity to their numbers, helping businesses strengthen financial performance and grow with confidence.
#3 — Maria Ghibu
Maria Ghibu is a Full Time CFO and a verified member of the Liz Bell CFO Community. She partners with founders and finance teams to bring strategic clarity to their numbers, helping businesses strengthen financial performance and grow with confidence.
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. Indeed, a great CFO does far more than manage the books. Instead, they shape strategy, unlock growth, and prepare a business for a strong exit. Therefore, this ranking of the top UK-based CFOs exists to make that search simpler. In short, it connects 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.