Jeremy Earnshaw
Expertise
Growth companies & scaling ventures
Technology / SaaS / software
Private equity / portfolio businesses
Corporate strategy & operations
Consumer & B2B sectors
MSc Coaching & Mentoring – Newcastle University
Level 7 Executive Coaching & Mentoring – The Institute of Leadership & Management
Sector Expertise
Strategic planning & execution
Board relations & governance alignment
Scaling finance & operations in growth environments
Leadership mentorship & executive development
Change management & transformation
Stakeholder alignment & influencing
Jeremy is a seasoned strategic advisor and board mentor who partners with finance leaders, including CFOs and senior executives, to help them scale impact, align strategy with performance, and navigate complex growth journeys. He brings deep experience in guiding leadership teams through transitions, aligning stakeholder interests, and reinforcing governance and strategic execution.
What makes Jeremy’s approach distinctive is his rare combination of professional experience and academic expertise in coaching and mentoring. He holds an MSc in Coaching & Mentoring from Newcastle University and is qualified at the most advanced level in Executive Coaching & Mentoring with the Institute of Leadership & Management via the University of the West of England. This blend of academic rigor and real-world experience enables Jeremy to bring both evidence-based methods and practical insight to his mentoring, helping finance leaders achieve meaningful and lasting development.
With a background that spans scaling businesses, driving operational rigor, and advising boards on strategic matters, Jeremy understands the challenges finance executives face in driving growth, balancing oversight, and influencing at the highest levels. He offers hands-on mentoring to help CFOs sharpen strategic thinking, elevate their leadership footprint, and align the finance function for long-term value creation.
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Work Experience
Non Executive Director, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, & Member of Remuneration Committee
May 2025 - Present · 7 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, & Member of Remuneration Committee
Mar 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director, 54North Homes & Karbon Remuneration, Nomination & People Committee Member
Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director & Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
Nov 2025 - Present · 1 mo United Kingdom
Board Trustee & Member of the Finance & Risk Committee
Oct 2025 - Present · 2 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director, & Chair of Audit & Risk, and Investment, Committees
Aug 2021 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos United Kingdom
Non Executive Director, Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, & Member of Remuneration Committee
Jan 2022 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos United Kingdom
Group Chief Financial Officer
Feb 2014 - Mar 2021 · 7 yrs 2 mos United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer
Oct 2012 - Feb 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos United Kingdom
Portfolio Chief Financial Officer
Jul 2009 - Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 3 mos United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer
Nov 2005 - Jun 2009 · 3 yrs 8 mos United Kingdom
Chief Financial Officer
1996 - Oct 2005 · 9 yrs 9 mos United Kingdom, Western Europe (France, Belgium, Germany), USA, Canada, Korea
Group Finance Director
Feb 1992 - Feb 1996 · 4 yrs 1 mo United Kingdom