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William Napier Fenning FCA

Director and Senior Consultant

wf@kentfinance.co.uk
01233 510 655

Will has been Head of Finance and Finance Director for some of the fastest growing groups in the country – PE backed Casual Dining Group and Acorn Care and Education as well as AIM listed CareTech PLC. This experience combines with over 100 completed transactions, valued at over £1bn, to give Will a deep understanding of how Entrepreneurs and Investors can leverage the finance function of their businesses to maximum effect.

Prior to his career in industry, Will studied Mathematics at Imperial College, London before qualifying as a chartered accountant in audit at Kreston Reeves and served as a manager in corporate finance at Hazlewoods.

William Napier Fenning FCA

Nick Turner ACA

Head of Financial Management Consulting

nt@kentfinance.co.uk
01233 510 704

Nick served as Group Financial Controller in PE backed Worldstores Group and Casual Dining Group, as well as holding a Senior Financial Management role in FTSE listed Dunelm Group PLC. Nick is passionate about working with finance teams and his experience of delivering a high level of reporting and modelling visibility in the demanding retail and hospitality sectors is highly valued by our clients.

Prior to his career in industry, Nick studied Mathematics and Business Studies at the University of Warwick before qualifying as a chartered accountant in audit at KPMG.

Nick Turner ACA

Jairo Llaneza Castellanos

Head of Financial Management

jlc@kentfinance.co.uk
01233 510 596

Since moving to the UK from Spain in 2013, Jairo has gained seven years of experience in financial planning and analysis within PE-backed businesses. With experience in FP&A Management roles for Casual Dining Group, Burger King and Soho House & Co, Jairo is a commercially astute financial analyst who is adept at delivering strategies which aid business growth.

Prior to moving to the UK, Jairo qualified as an accountant in Spain working in banking and studied for a Masters Degree at EUDE Business School, Madrid.

Jairo Llaneza Castellanos

Hayley Spurr

Consultant

hs@kentfinance.co.uk
01233 556 779

Hayley has gained 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within PE backed businesses. She servered as Commercial Finance Manager at NRS Healthcare where she supported NRS through significant growth and exit to second tier PE. Project lead for FP&A systems commissioning and implementation projects.

Having started her career in practice, Hayley qualified ACCA in industry.

Hayley Spurr

Nima Fara

Head of Business Development

nf@kentfinance.co.uk
01233 659 871

Prior to Kent Finance, Nima held various sales roles in Australia’s Wealth Management industry. His experience covers investment platforms, asset management and stockbroking across some of Australia’s largest financial institutions. Nima has extensive experience in managing relationships with key buy-side clients including Private Banks, Financial Advisors, Stockbrokers, Asset Managers and Family Offices.

Before his career, Nima studied Applied Finance at Macquarie University.

Nima Fara