Ed Burton-Brown

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Head of Finance at Symprove Ltd

Redhill, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ed Burton-Brown serves as the Head of Finance for Symprove, where he was promoted after just two years with the company. He is a qualified ACA accountant, having earned first-time passes, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Nottingham.

His professional focus on the health supplement industry, combined with an interest in lifestyle medicine companies like Metagenics, suggests a personal passion for the health and wellness sector. He has a history of building and expanding finance teams.

After joining Symprove as a Senior Finance Manager, he was promoted to Head of Finance in two years, highlighting his rapid career progression.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Risk-Accepting

Long-term Focused

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Finance Team Growth
He is actively expanding his department and has recently been hiring for two new roles to join the finance team at Symprove.
Health & Wellness
[Predicted] Works at a leading probiotic company (Symprove) and shows interest in Metagenics, a company focused on lifestyle medicine.
Career Progression
He celebrated his promotion to Head of Finance, a significant step in his career journey at Symprove.

Media Appearances

Ed has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
Head of Finance at Symprove Ltd
4-2021 - 3-2023
Senior Finance Manager at Symprove Ltd
2-2018 - 3-2021
Financial Accountant at Osborne
10-2015 - 2-2018
Audit Supervisor at RSM UK
9-2013 - 10-2015
Audit Assistant at RSM UK

Education

2013 - 2016
ACA - 1st time passes from ICAEW
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of Nottingham

More Information

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Exp : 15 Location : Redhill, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Finance at Symprove Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Ed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ed is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ed

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ed move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ed take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ed

Personality Compatibility


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