Anna Vallis

Background

About Anna Vallis

Strategic Financial Leadership for Ambitious Businesses:I help CEOs and Founders bridge the gap between their vision and their balance sheet. Whether you are navigating a PE-backed exit, scaling through a turnaround, or professionalizing your finance function for growth, I provide the "Big 4" and C-suite expertise you need.With a background in ACA training and extensive experience across B2B/B2C, SaaS, and Manufacturing, I don't just report the numbers—I use them to drive operational execution and strategic clarity.How I partner with businesses:CFO/FD Advisory: Strategic oversight for SMEs and PE-backed firms needing high-level guidance.Exit & Transaction Readiness: Leading MBOs, disposals, and IPO preparation (having successfully led exits and financial due diligence).Performance Transformation: Driving EBITDA growth through margin management, cost realignment, and working capital optimization.Board-Level Partnership: Acting as a trusted advisor to align investors, stakeholders, and executive teams.Proven Results:PE-Backed Success: Led the finance function through a successful MBO and subsequent exit at Shuttercraft.Growth & Efficiency: Delivered double-digit revenue growth and identified £1m+ in operational savings through structural redesign.IPO Readiness: Key finance lead for the Game Retail IPO, managing complex financial disclosures and auditor relations.Turnaround Leadership: Rebuilt finance functions at Arqiva and ThermoFisher, transforming them into proactive commercial partners.The Tech & The Foundation: First-Class (Hons)| Big 4 Trained ACA | Expert in Financial Modelling, Forecasting & Governance.