Jon Carver (ACA)

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Interim CFO at true student

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jon Carver is a results-focused Chartered Accountant and finance leader, currently serving as the Interim CFO at true student. His expertise, honed at firms like Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch, lies in financial strategy, reporting, and governance. A University of Bath alumnus, Jon is described as a highly credible, adaptive, and collaborative leader.

Outside of his executive roles, Jon is deeply committed to his profession, serving as a Board Member for the ICAEW in London where he represents fellow members and advocates for the institute. He shows an appreciation for cultural and networking events, such as celebrating the Lunar New Year at Fortnum & Mason.

Unique fact: Jon received a CEO Key Contributor award in 2022 while at Credit Suisse for his successful execution of high-impact initiatives.

Personality Overview

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

Early Adopter

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

Financial Strategy
His career is built on financial leadership, with extensive experience in FP&A, reporting, controls, and governance at major financial institutions like Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch.
Business Transformation
He focuses on shaping growth and strategic direction, with a track record of delivering on strategic programs and managing complex wind-downs and transactions.
Professional Advocacy
As a board member for the ICAEW in London, he represents the views of approximately 30, 000 members and acts as an ambassador for the accounting profession.

Media Appearances

Jon has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Interim CFO at true student
6-2025
Board Member - ICAEW London at Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
8-2024 - 6-2025
Board Member - ICAEW South London & Surrey at Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
12-2024 - 10-2025
Managing Director and Co-Owner at Core Connect Accountants
7-2017 - 12-2023
EMEA CFO - Capital Release Unit, aka the Strategic/Asset Resolution Unit (Director) at Credit Suisse

Education

2008 - 2009
MSc Management from University of Bath
2004 - 2007
BSc Biotechnology from University of Leeds

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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon 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 Jon

  • 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 Jon move?

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

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

You And Jon

Personality Compatibility


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