Paul Savill

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Finance Director at Barclay Simpson Solutions

United Kingdom

Overview

Paul Savill is a Chartered Accountant and the Group Finance & Operations Director at Barclay Simpson, bringing 25 years of global industry experience. Holding an MBA from Henley Business School, he is a hands-on leader specializing in financial management, business planning, and operational oversight.

Outside of his finance career, Paul is engaged in supporting future talent, having participated in interviewing and guiding students. His interests include staying informed on business strategy through publications like the Harvard Business Review and following the work of the Metropolitan Police.

Paul recently volunteered his time to interview students at Dormer Wells School, demonstrating a commitment to youth development.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Hard To Convince

Upfront

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Financial Leadership
As an experienced CFO and Finance Director, he has a deep background in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and providing commercial insight.
Corporate Governance
His role at Barclay Simpson, a specialist in governance recruitment, places him at the center of compliance, risk, and audit sectors.
Student Development
He has actively participated in school initiatives to interview and guide driven students, showing an interest in nurturing future talent.

Media Appearances

Paul Savill - Management | Barclay Simpson. Featured in Barclay Simpson (company website)

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Work History

10-2020
Finance Director at Barclay Simpson Solutions
11-2018
Director of Finance And Operations at Barclay Simpson
6-2017 - 11-2018
CFO at Square One Resources
3-2017 - 5-2017
Interim Director of Finance at Elite Associates
5-2014 - 2-2017
Finance and Operations Director at Salt

Education

9-2003 - 5-2008
MBA from Henley Business School
1995 - 1997
ACCA from BPP

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Exp : 11 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Finance Director at Barclay Simpson Solutions
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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