Interim CFO & Strategic Finance Consulting
Supporting private equity portfolio companies, fintech platforms and growth businesses during periods of transformation, investment and transaction activity.
Examples of Selected Roles and Enagements
These examples represent a selection of roles and engagements in which I had a significant leadership role and illustrate the breadth and variety of opportunities that I have been fortunate to be involved in. Further details and case studies are available on request as well as references from the key leaders and investors that I have worked with.
Private Equity Fintech Platform – CFO
Situation
A rapidly growing fintech platform required experienced financial leadership to support private equity ownership, rapid international growth, and increasing investor reporting requirements.
Approach
Provided interim CFO leadership with a focus on strengthening financial governance, improving performance visibility, and building scalable financial infrastructure.
Key initiatives included:
• Improving financial planning and forecasting processes
• Strengthening private equity sponsor reporting and board reporting
• Enhancing financial controls and operational performance monitoring
• Supporting management and investors with strategic decision-making
Outcome
The finance function was strengthened to support continued international growth, improved investor reporting and performance visibility, and enhanced financial discipline across the organisation.
£70m
Group Revenue
£20m
EBITDA
£250m
Valuation
£50m
New Debt facility
Global Media & Entertainment Group – CFO
Situation
A global media and entertainment business operating across publishing, games, film and television required stronger financial leadership to support international expansion and digital growth.
Approach
Led transformation of the finance function and improved strategic financial planning to support the evolving business model.
Key initiatives included:
• Developing improved financial reporting and performance insight
• Strengthening forecasting and planning processes
• Supporting leadership through strategic growth initiatives
• Aligning financial infrastructure with the organisation’s global operations
Outcome
Improved financial visibility and planning capability supported the company’s international expansion and growth across multiple digital channels.
£80m
Group Revenue
£800m
Valuation
£40m
New Debt facility
£40m
EBITDA
Private Equity Consumer Finance Platform – CFO
Situation
A private equity-owned consumer finance business required strong financial leadership to support growth, acquisitions and complex funding structures.
Approach
Led finance operations and strategic financial management across a rapidly evolving organisation.
Key initiatives included:
• Managing lender relationships and structured financing programmes
• Supporting acquisitions and integration of new businesses
• Strengthening performance reporting and financial planning
• Working closely with private equity investors and the board
Outcome
Enhanced financial infrastructure and performance visibility supported continued growth and strategic initiatives across the organisation.
£5.2bn
Gross Receivables
£150m
EBITDA
£1.5bn
Valuation
5x
Investor Returns
Global Trading Platform – CEO / CFO
Situation
A global financial trading platform required leadership to support international expansion and operational growth across multiple regulated markets.
Approach
Provided executive leadership across both finance and operations while strengthening strategic planning and organisational capability.
Key initiatives included:
• Improving financial reporting and forecasting discipline
• Strengthening operational and financial governance
• Supporting expansion into new markets
• Managing complex regulatory and operational environments
Outcome
Strengthened leadership structure and financial management supported the organisation’s continued growth and international development.
30
Global Offices
£1.5bn
Valuation
£125m
EBITDA
£0.5bn
Group Revenue
Testimonials
CEO Fintech
"Doug brought immediate credibility and financial leadership during a period of rapid growth. His ability to quickly understand the business and strengthen our financial reporting and planning made a significant difference to both management and investors"
PE Investor
"Doug combines deep financial expertise with strong commercial judgement. He is particularly effective in private equity environments where pace, clarity and disciplined execution are critical. Other strengths include financial planning, cash management, performance tracking and financial visibility during a period of rapid growth.
CEO Credit Cards
"As CFO Doug quickly strengthened our finance function and provided the strategic insight needed to support growth and investor expectations. His experience across transactions and transformation programmes is invaluable.
CEO Media & Entertainment
"We were at that pivot point where we needed to professionalise our operational and central functions to support and enable future business growth and we gave Doug the mandate to implement a wide ranging transformation across the business and raise new capital including debt facilities to accelerate our growth and profitability. He delivered on all fronts and was a real asset to the business and played a key role in increasing our valuation by 3X over 4 years he was with us"
CEO Retail Trading
"During 7 years Doug progressed from CFO to CFO/COO to CEO through the biggest period of transformation and change. He led the implementation of our new tech platform & improved the performance of our global commercial & client support across 30 offices"
When Organisations Engage an Interim CFO
Organisations typically engage an Interim CFO during periods of change or strategic importance
Leadership transition following a CFO departure
Finance Transformation & Systems Implementation
New Investors, Capital (Debt & Equity) & Exits
M&A, Restructuring, Divestments & Transaction FDD
Commercial Growth Initiatives (Sales, Marketing & Client Support)
Interim CFO Support for your Business
Businesses typically engage an Interim CFO during periods of growth, fundraising, leadership transition or organisational change. An Interim CFO provides financial leadership, strategic insight and execution support across finance, operations and investor engagement.
If your business requires experienced financial leadership during a period of growth, transformation or transaction activity, please get in touch.
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Camp Financial Consulting Limited
Interim CFO and Strategic Finance Consulting
Contact
doug@campfinancialconsulting.com
Location
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-richards1/
Phone
+44 7711046389