Francis Laud is a highly effective Chief Financial Officer with over 20 years of experience leading finance functions within large, family-owned businesses. He specializes in delivering strategic outcomes, M&A, and developing high-performing teams, particularly within fast-growth environments in the FMCG and automotive sectors.
Outside of work, Francis is a football enthusiast, both on the pitch and as a spectator. He enjoys the unique experience of watching games abroad when traveling for work. He also shows a keen interest in professional development, psychometric tools, and mentoring colleagues.
He once traveled to Spain for work and made time to watch a Real Murcia v Real Betis game, embracing the different matchday experience.
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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer UK
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How Francis shows up
Assertive
Example Seeker
Value Driven
They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.
Priorities
Topics Francis cares about
Financial Transformation
Currently leading a project at G's Group to standardize and automate financial reporting and reconciliation by implementing new API solutions and moving away from manual spreadsheets.
ESG & Sustainability
Actively promotes his company's ESG report, highlighting teamwork, safety, nurturing nature, emissions reduction, and creating a legacy in food production.
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Career
Work history
6-2022
Chief Financial Officer UK
G's Group
9-2020 - 2-2021
Interim Finance Director - Marshall Aerospace and Defence
Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd
5-2016 - 6-2022
Finance Director - Marshall Ventures & GFC - Marshall Group
Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd
7-2013 - 4-2016
Group Financial Controller - Marshall Group
Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd
1-2005 - 3-2015
Finance Director - Marshall Motor Holdings
Marshall Motor Group
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