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Craig Maitin-Casalis

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FP&A Lead at Laka
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Craig is a commercially astute finance leader and the FP&A Lead at Laka. A Chartered Accountant (SA) and ex-Deloitte professional, he graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand and specializes in strategic finance and building finance functions in high-growth, PE-backed, and multinational companies.

Outside of finance, Craig shows a keen interest in cycling, aligning with his role at a bicycle insurance company. He maintains a clear connection to his South African heritage. During his university years, he participated in social running events, enjoying a 5km party run.

Unique fact: He celebrated his new role at Laka with the South African slang "lekker, " connecting his heritage to his professional life.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
FP&A Lead
Job Level
Middle
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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FP&A Leadership
He has a proven track record of building finance functions and leading budgeting and forecasting cycles to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency.
Insurtech Innovation
He joined Laka because he is thrilled to be part of a company that is "breaking the rules of insurance" with a people-powered subscription model.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
FP&A Lead
Laka
8-2024 - 9-2025
FP&A Manager
Laka
4-2023 - 8-2024
Senior Business Partner
Abellio London
4-2022 - 4-2023
Group Financial Manager
Nord Anglia Education
6-2020 - 4-2022
Financial Manager
Super Group
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Education
2015 - 2015
Higher Diploma in Accountancy
University of the Witwatersrand
2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Accounting Science
University of the Witwatersrand
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