Freedom Finance bolsters leadership team with new CFO appointment

Fintech platform Freedom Finance have appointed Neill Skinner as its Chief Finance Officer.

Reporting to CEO Brian Brodie, Neill Skinner will be working with the senior team to shape and deliver the wider Group strategy, whilst helping to enhance the pace of growth and operational flexibility.

Skinner will be responsible for the funding and capital structure of the Group, as well as the management of relationships with investors, banks and advisors.

He has held CFO positions at a number of quoted and PE businesses, and brings experience of blue-chip standards and regulated markets. He joins Freedom Finance from ParkingEye having spent six years as Strategy Director at Speedy Hire.

The appointment follows the recent launch of Freedom Finance’s cloud-based platform and Skinner will be heavily involved in designing and driving the next chapter of Freedom Finance’s growth story.

Brian Brodie, Chief Executive Officer at Freedom Finance, said:

“We are delighted that Neill has joined us and I have no doubt he will be instrumental in driving Freedom Finance forward to achieve its ambitious goals. Neill’s appointment bolsters Freedom Finance’s leadership team, while also bringing a wealth of strategic M&A experience.”

The newly appointed Chief Financial Officer said:

“I was eager to join a hugely ambitious senior team who have a clear vision for the future of the business. I am very much looking forward to contributing to the strategy and to helping Freedom Finance deliver an exceptional experience for its customers.”