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Learn from Finance Leaders Who've Built Real Businesses

Our instructors aren't just academics—they're entrepreneurs, CFOs, and consultants who understand the practical challenges of business finance. Get mentored by professionals who've navigated economic downturns, scaled startups, and advised Fortune 500 companies.

Business professionals collaborating on financial strategies

Meet Your Instructors

Each instructor brings decades of hands-on experience from different sectors of the finance industry. You'll learn directly from professionals who understand both theory and real-world application.

Portrait of finance instructor Marcus Thornfield

Marcus Thornfield

Former Investment Director

Marcus spent fifteen years managing portfolios worth over £200 million at Henderson Investment Management. After leaving the corporate world in 2019, he's focused on teaching practical investment analysis and risk management to emerging finance professionals.

Portfolio Analysis Risk Assessment Market Research
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Sarah Chen

Startup CFO & Advisor

Sarah has served as CFO for three successful tech startups, including two that went public. She specializes in financial planning for growing businesses and has helped over 50 companies secure funding rounds totaling £180 million since 2020.

Financial Planning Fundraising Cash Flow Management
Portrait of finance instructor David Kesterton

David Kesterton

Corporate Finance Consultant

David runs his own consultancy helping mid-size companies optimize their financial operations. His background includes eight years at KPMG and experience with mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring across manufacturing and retail sectors.

Financial Restructuring M&A Analysis Cost Optimization
Portrait of finance instructor Nathan Bridgewater

Nathan Bridgewater

Banking & Credit Specialist

Nathan worked in commercial lending at Barclays for twelve years before transitioning to independent consulting. He helps businesses understand banking relationships, credit facilities, and debt structuring—essential skills that many finance courses overlook.

Commercial Lending Credit Analysis Banking Relations

How Our Experts Teach

Our instructors don't lecture from textbooks. They share real case studies from their careers, walk through actual financial models they've built, and provide mentorship that goes beyond standard curriculum. Each session combines practical workshops with strategic thinking.

  • Case Study Deep Dives

    Work through actual financial challenges our instructors faced, including failed strategies and lessons learned from mistakes.

  • Personal Mentorship

    Monthly one-on-one sessions where instructors review your progress and provide career guidance based on your specific goals.

  • Industry Network Access

    Connect with professionals from our instructors' networks through quarterly networking events and guest speaker sessions.

Expert-Led Learning
Real Experience
Personal Guidance
Practical Skills
Industry Connections