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James Oakes

Collaborator · DISC type si
CFO for COO and Strategic Investment at Nationwide Building Society
📍 Sawbridgeworth, England, United Kingdom

James Oakes is a senior finance executive at Nationwide Building Society, specializing in strategic cost management, investment, and large-scale enterprise transformation. With extensive international experience from Barclays, he excels in business partnering and financial analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Brunel University of London.

His social media activity indicates a strong appreciation for corporate partnerships with charitable and community-based organizations.

He once led a team of 50 across Singapore and Chennai, controlling the entire cost base for Barclays in Asia.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
CFO for COO and Strategic Investment
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Sawbridgeworth, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Example Driven
Consensus Builder
Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Strategic Cost Management
His career headline and professional experience at both Nationwide and Barclays highlight his expertise in managing large, complex cost bases.
Enterprise Transformation
He has served as a subject matter expert representing finance on major enterprise transformation and change initiatives.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
CFO for COO and Strategic Investment
Nationwide Building Society
10-2018
Director of Finance Business Partnering - Ops and Tech
Nationwide Building Society
10-2014 - 9-2018
Director Finance Information Technology
Barclays
12-2008 - 10-2014
Head of Cost Management (Asia)
Barclays
7-2006 - 12-2008
Head of Front Office Cost Decision Support
Barclays
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
8-1992 - 6-1996
Bachelor of Applied Science - BSc
Brunel University of London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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