Nicola Barber

Pioneer
DISC Type : sid

Financial Controller at EVC

Crawley, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Nicola is a highly experienced financial professional with 34 years of success in the private sector. As a certified Chartered Accountant (FCCA), she specializes in financial management, analysis, and streamlining business processes, currently serving as the Financial Controller for EVC, an electric vehicle charging company.

Outside of her core financial roles, Nicola is passionate about social causes. She previously served as a director for LGBT Great, a global organization championing diversity and inclusion in financial services, and actively encourages using professional skills to support charitable organizations.

She has a notable history of leading finance for niche organizations, from specialist asset management recruitment to global diversity initiatives.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

EV Charging Growth
Her current role and recent posts focus on expanding the EV charging network for residential and commercial properties to support the growing number of EV drivers.
Diversity in Finance
Previously served as Group Finance and Operations Director for LGBT Great, an organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the global financial services community.
Empowering Businesses
Her personal headline states a passion for helping aspirational businesses thrive, leveraging her extensive experience in financial and operational leadership.

Media Appearances

Nicola has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Financial Controller at EVC
10-2023
Financial Controller at L3Harris MAPPS Ltd
6-2022 - 9-2023
Group Finance and Operations Director at The Ocean Partnership
6-2022 - 9-2023
Group Finance and Operations Director at LGBT Great
12-2016 - 6-2022
Financial Director at Venetian FM Limited

Education

1988 - 1994
Chartered Association of Certified Accountants from ACCA

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Exp : 9 Location : Crawley, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Financial Controller at EVC
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Insights For Selling To Nicola

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicola is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicola

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicola move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Nicola take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Nicola

Personality Compatibility


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