Mike Blackburn

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Commercial Finance Director at Wealthtime

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Mike is a strategic finance leader with experience across both Private Equity and Plc groups. As the Commercial Finance Director at Wealthtime, he leverages his background from GoCompare and PwC. He holds MA and MSci degrees from the University of Cambridge.

He has a distinct background leading finance functions in both publicly listed companies and private equity-backed environments.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Fast-paced

Strategic Planner

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Finance
His career focus is on strategic and commercial finance leadership, particularly within Private Equity and Plc group structures.
Financial Reporting
Previously served as Director of Financial Reporting & Control for GoCompare, a publicly listed company, managing technical accounting and group reporting.
Building Finance Teams
Has actively recruited for finance professionals, showing a commitment to team building and talent acquisition in his departments.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Commercial Finance Director at Wealthtime
7-2021 - 2-2022
Interim Finance Director at Wealthtime
9-2019 - 3-2021
Director of Financial Reporting & Control at GoCompare
4-2017 - 9-2019
Group Financial Controller at GoCompare
9-2007 - 3-2017
Senior Manager at PwC

Education

2003 - 2007
MA MSci from University of Cambridge

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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike 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 Mike

  • 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 Mike move?

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

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

You And Mike

Personality Compatibility


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