Jen Burton
Jen Burton is a seasoned finance leader with over 20 years of experience driving growth for midmarket companies and scaling businesses in dynamic environments. At LiftBridge CXO, she has built a reputation for delivering strategic financial leadership that empowers organizations to achieve their goals, from capital raises to successful IPOs and trade sales. Her ability to align finance with broader organizational goals has repeatedly set businesses on a path to sustainable success.
Jen’s skill in implementing robust financial systems and integrating them seamlessly with non-finance operations sets her apart as both a practitioner and a guide. She has led complex post-acquisition integration projects, ensuring that global processes, systems, and teams work in harmony, delivering operational excellence and driving business outcomes. These experiences enable her to mentor others who face similar challenges, offering practical advice rooted in real-world successes.
Known for her financial storytelling, Jen has a talent for translating intricate data into actionable insights. Her ability to craft compelling narratives not only supports executive decision-making but also inspires confidence across stakeholders, including boards, investors, and leadership teams. This storytelling prowess makes her an outstanding mentor, capable of teaching others how to effectively communicate financial vision and strategy.
Jen’s collaborative approach extends to building trust-driven relationships with diverse stakeholders, guiding leaders as they grow and scale their businesses. Her track record in M&A, ERP system implementations, and stakeholder engagement showcases her strategic insight and operational expertise. This unique combination of skills enables Jen to mentor rising financial leaders, sharing her knowledge while instilling the confidence needed to tackle their own high-stakes business challenges.
Jen’s mentorship is defined by empowering others to lead with clarity and purpose, leveraging her extensive experience to foster growth, drive innovation, and unlock the potential in those she supports. Her dedication to guiding others mirrors her commitment to delivering remarkable results, cementing her reputation as an exceptional mentor and financial partner.
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Expertise
- Financial leadership
- Startup CFO
- Scaleup CFO
- M&A
- Post-acquisition integration
- Shared services
- Commercial negotiation
- Debt management
- Venture fundraising
- Private equity
- Investor relations
- Board administration
- ERP implementation
- SEC reporting
- Government contracts
- Earned Value Management
- Bid proposals
- Lean principles
- Six Sigma
- Public accounting
Sector Expertise
- Corporate finance
- Startups
- Scaleups
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Public service
- Private equity
- Venture capital
- Government contracts
- Aerospace
- Engineering
- Energy
- Transport
- Telecommunications
- Logistics & Distribution
- Supply Chain
- Defence
- IT Services
- Business Services