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Tim Allen

FD/CFO

I am a Chartered Accountant and finance leader with over 30 years’ experience operating at board and executive level across UK and international businesses, spanning technology, financial services, hospitality, property, charity, regulated lending and green energy.

I have held CFO, Finance Director and VP Finance roles in AIM‑listed, private equity‑owned and US‑owned corporates, and have led businesses through growth, market disruption, transaction and post‑acquisition integration.

A significant part of my career has been spent supporting shareholders, founders and boards through complex change — including multiple completed exits, international carve‑outs, and the transition from public to private ownership.

Tim Allen – Fractional CFO – South West

Track record highlights

  • Sale of Orthogon Systems to Motorola, followed by continued senior leadership post transaction.
  • Vice President – Finance at Cambium Networks, the US company formed from Motorola’s Wireless Broadband divestment.
  • Sale of Motorola Wireless Broadband division to US Private Equity, including post deal integration.
  • Sale of Responsible Group to Royal London.
  • CFO & Director of AIM listed Maistro plc, including transition into private ownership.
  • Partial sale of a renewable energy business to an industry partner.
  • Board Director experience, including asset backed and charity linked organisations.
  • Built and led high performing finance, HR, IT and operations teams, both in the UK and internationally.

Sector Experience

  • Technology, SAAS, Media & Telecoms: Wireless broadband, telecoms, US owned technology businesses
  • Financial Services: FCA regulated later life lending and financial services environments
  • Hospitality & Tourism: AIM listed hospitality groups and Devon based visitor attractions
  • Green Energy & Construction: Solar farm construction and renewable energy projects
  • Property & Real Estate: Commercial and private property portfolios
  • Charity & Purpose Led Organisations: Board level financial governance and stewardship

Tim's specialist skills

Exit & Transaction Leadership

Key board level role in multiple completed sales, including trade, private equity and partial exits.

Strategic Finance & Forecasting

Development of robust budgets, forecasts and financial models to support growth, funding and board decision making.

Cash Flow & Financial Control

Hands on management of liquidity and working capital in both high growth and turnaround scenarios.

Leadership & Governance

Experienced in leading multi disciplinary teams and operating effectively at board, investor and shareholder level.

Management Information & Decision Support

Skilled in translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for non finance leaders.

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