Rebecca Dobson F.C.C.A

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DISC Type : cs

Group Finance Director at AKP Group

Louth, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Rebecca is the Group Finance Director at AKP Group, a major UK potato grower. With over 19 years of experience, she is an ACCA-qualified accountant who specializes in supporting SMEs with their financial requirements. Her career includes progressing from an AAT trainee to an associate partner managing a small accountancy office.

Outside of her finance career, Rebecca values time for personal reflection and growth, often taking walks with her dog. She also enjoys traveling and recognizes the importance of disconnecting from work to recharge, as indicated by her appreciation for taking personal trips and time off.

Unique fact: Before moving into her corporate roles, Rebecca spent 13 years in practice, where she ran a small accountancy office with eight employees.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Overcautious

Process Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

SME Financial Health
Her background includes 13 years specializing in management information, bookkeeping, statutory accounts, and tax advice for SMEs.
Agricultural Finance
[Predicted] As the Group Finance Director for one of the UK's largest potato growers and suppliers, she is deeply involved in the financial strategy of the agricultural sector.
Strategic Growth
Expressed pride in being a board director involved in key strategic initiatives and looks forward to the company's bright future and continued growth.

Media Appearances

Rebecca has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2021
Group Finance Director at AKP Group
9-2018 - 1-2021
Group Financial Controller at AKP Group
2-2018 - 8-2018
Operations Accounting Manager at The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT)
6-2015 - 2-2018
Associate Accountant at Dexter & Sharpe
8-2007 - 6-2015
Accountant at Duncan & Toplis

Education

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) 2007 from Kaplan
1999 - 2005
Education details unavailable from Cordeaux School

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Exp : 20 Location : Louth, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Group Finance Director at AKP Group
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Insights For Selling To Rebecca

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rebecca is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rebecca

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rebecca move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Rebecca take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Rebecca

Personality Compatibility


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