Bridget Laing

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DISC Type : dcs

Financial Controller at Teledyne Valeport

Paignton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Bridget is an experienced Finance Director with a demonstrated history of working in the manufacturing industry. Her key skills include cash flow management, budgeting, business planning, internal audits, and HR. She holds a professional FMAAT certification.

Outside of her finance career, Bridget has taken a sabbatical for personal growth and is also a certified yoga teacher, holding a Diploma in Teaching Yoga. This indicates a strong interest in wellness and work-life balance.

Beyond her extensive career in finance and HR, she is also a qualified yoga instructor.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Finance
Her entire career history, including roles at Teledyne and Less Common Metals Ltd, is rooted in the manufacturing sector.
Financial Control
She has held multiple positions as a Financial Controller, showcasing deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and internal audits.
Human Resources
In her role as Finance Director, she concurrently served as the HR Manager, demonstrating a blend of financial and people management skills.

Media Appearances

Bridget has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2024
Financial Controller at Teledyne Valeport
10-2023 - 10-2024
Taking a sabbatical at Freelance
11-2013 - 10-2023
Finance Director & HR Manager at Less Common Metals Ltd
10-2013 - 11-2013
Support Office at South Cheshire College
8-2011 - 8-2013
Financial Controller at Westomatic Vending Services Ltd

Education

Education details unavailable from Congleton Girls Grammar

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Exp : 14 Location : Paignton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Financial Controller at Teledyne Valeport
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Insights For Selling To Bridget

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bridget is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bridget

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bridget move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Bridget take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Bridget

Personality Compatibility


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