Catherine Corbett

Background

About Catherine Corbett

Board-level finance leader combining 10 years as an Independent Non-Executive Director with deep operational expertise across Big 4, FTSE 100 multinationals, and leading professional services firms. I bring strategic financial leadership shaped by hands-on experience as CFO/Finance Director across organizations of all scales—from local operations to multinational head offices in Dublin, Brussels, Paris, and London. My strength lies in translating complex financial insights into actionable business strategy while driving organizational transformation. Leadership Impact I've led finance functions through major transitions —business transformations, M&A integration, regulatory change, and operational scaling. My approach combines rigorous financial discipline with collaborative stakeholder engagement, enabling boards and leadership teams to make confident, data-informed decisions. Notable Deliverables - SAP enterprise system implementation - Defined benefit pension scheme closure and transition - Cross-border M&A integration and EMEIA consolidation - Treasury optimization through business refinancing and cash flow strategy - Law Society and Revenue audit navigation Current Focus As a non-executive director, I provide independent governance oversight with particular emphasis on financial stewardship, risk management, regulatory compliance, ESG strategy, and organizational transformation. I'm passionate about building high-performing teams and creating sustainable value. Open to roles across the UK and Ireland. Areas of Expertise: Corporate Governance | Financial Strategy | Risk & Compliance | Treasury | Change Management | ESG | Board Advisory