The CFO Centre has appointed Natalie Garfield as its newest chief finance officer (CFO) to support businesses throughout South Wales.
Garfield’s career spans more than 20 years and includes roles in manufacturing, education, local government, consulting and healthcare.
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She began her professional journey in South Wales, working with manufacturing firms such as Bosch and Hoover, before qualifying as a CIMA accountant and moving into management accounting.
Prior to joining The CFO Centre, Garfield was finance director at Capita PLC. Over a 15-year period there, she was responsible for financial strategy across several public sector contracts, including services in planning, IT, customer service, education, highways and healthcare.
Her portfolio eventually covered businesses with revenues above £215m.
She focused on transformation initiatives, long-term planning and operational improvements.
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By GlobalDataGarfield said: “Whether it’s helping a business secure funding, streamline operations, or build a strategy for growth, I thrive on making a tangible difference. Joining The CFO Centre allows me to do that for a wide range of businesses, while staying connected to my South Wales roots.
“What stood out to me was the depth of knowledge across the team.”
With this appointment, The CFO Centre increases its capacity in South Wales.
The CFO Centre CEO Jamie Mills said: “Natalie’s breadth of experience and strategic mindset make her an outstanding addition to our team.
“Her ability to lead transformation and deliver results across multiple sectors is exactly what our clients need.”
The organisation currently works with over 800 companies throughout the UK and Ireland, providing part-time or additional support to finance teams in areas such as scaling businesses, cashflow management, exit preparation, funding solutions, and profitability.
