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Matt Simpson

FD/CFO

I am a FCCA qualified CFO with over 15 years experience within listed and private equity real estate companies. Background spans multiple sectors, with particular expertise in real estate, property development and investment.
My experience gives owners and boards clarity, confidence and control, by improving financial strategy, strengthening governance, securing funding and building high performing teams.

Matt Simpson – Fractional CFO – London W

Track record highlights

  • CFO of a FTSE main market listed company, leading major strategy transformation, delivering £94.5m of asset disposals, £21.9m of capital returns, and reducing leverage to one of the lowest levels in the UK REIT sector.
  • Led, contributed and integrated multiple corporate acquisitions and disposals, and oversaw large mixed-use development project.
  • Delivered favourable debt facilities in challenging market conditions, while building strong banking and investor relationships.
  • Achieved £1.5m annual tax savings through REIT conversion.
  • Built and developed a high-performing finance team and introduced new systems to improve efficiency.

Sector Experience

  • Real Estate; Listed and private equity
  • Construction; Mixed use developments

Matt's specialist skills

Financial operations

Helping businesses review financial structures, reshape strategy and unlock growth.

Banking Relationships

Experienced in negotiating with lenders, raising finance and managing debt structures.

Profit Improvement

Identifying savings, driving efficiency and improving margins to maximise value.

Systems and controls

Embedding strong controls, compliance and reporting for security and sustainability.

Leadership

Building and leading finance teams that deliver reliable insight and business support.

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