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#251 Zero to £100M Revenue: Group CFO Georgia Wilson on Building Finance Fast


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In this episode, Georgia Wilson, Member of GrowCFO and Former Group CFO at Together Group, shares her remarkable journey from Grenada to the helm of a high-growth business. The episode underscores the critical importance of building a robust finance function from the ground up, especially in a fast-scaling environment. Georgia’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the power of mentorship. She details how her diverse background, from Big Four audit to industry roles at Shell and Centrica, equipped her to lead Together Group’s finance team through rapid expansion and multiple acquisitions.

Georgia emphasizes that scaling a finance function is not just about technical expertise, but also about fostering a strong team, leveraging external support, and embracing diversity in leadership. Her experience highlights the value of corporate sponsorship, continuous learning, and the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone. The episode offers practical insights for finance professionals aiming to drive growth, manage complexity, and build high-performing teams in dynamic business environments.

Key topics covered:
  • Built a finance team from 3 to over 10 people while scaling revenue from zero to £100M
  • Leveraged mentorship, coaching, and corporate sponsorship to accelerate her CFO journey
  • Emphasized the importance of diversity and resilience in leadership roles
  • Successfully navigated multiple industry and cultural transitions
  • Managed rapid acquisitions and integration of 13 brands across global markets
  • Advocated for continuous learning and empowering future finance leaders
  • Links
    • Georgia Wilson on LinkedIn
    • Kevin Appleby on LinkedIn
    • GrowCFO Mentoring
    • Timestamps
      • 0:19:08 Georgia’s move from Grenada to the UK and her early career at Deloitte
      • 0:22:44 The pivotal role of mentorship and coaching in her CFO journey
      • 0:34:56 Transitioning to Together Group as first-time CFO in a startup environment
      • 0:44:49 Building and scaling the finance team to support rapid growth
      • 0:48:49 The impact of external support and GrowCFO’s programs on her success
      • 0:53:02 Developing future finance leaders and fostering team growth
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