Chris N. Simons (FCCA, ACCA)

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DISC Type : D

Vice President of Accounting at Everway

Thetford, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris is an FCCA-qualified Finance Director with over 15 years of experience leading finance for international companies in SaaS, manufacturing, and biotech. He specializes in M&A integration and ERP transformation, having implemented platforms like NetSuite and SAP. People who have worked with him describe him as diligent, hardworking, and extremely knowledgeable.


He has a track record of cutting month-end close cycles by nearly 50% and has integrated six post-M&A acquisitions across the UK, EMEA, and US.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Candid & Clear

They are not always relationship oriented.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

ERP Transformation
Has extensive, hands-on experience implementing and replacing major ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA, and Sage to modernize finance operations.
M&A Integration
Possesses a proven track record of successfully integrating multiple post-M&A acquisitions across the UK, EMEA, and the US, managing complex accounting and reporting.
Financial Modernization
Focuses on improving finance operations by building robust reporting systems, creating strategic cash flow models, and significantly reducing month-end close times.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Vice President of Accounting at Everway
4-2025 - 7-2025
Finance Director | ERP Transformation at Equipmake
8-2022 - 10-2024
Finance Director | EMEA | SaaS | M&A Integration at BP3 Global
10-2021 - 8-2022
Finance Leader | Global Consolidation | EMEA, Americas, APAC at Alltech
2-2020 - 10-2021
Finance Lead | ERP & Compliance | Biotech at Nxera Pharma

Education

Ethics and Professional Skills from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Bachelor's degree from Bournemouth University

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Insights For Selling To Chris N.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris N. is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris N.

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris N. move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Chris N. take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Chris N.

Personality Compatibility


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