I'm Leigh Cooke, and I make financial management simple for growing businesses.

My Approach

Most businesses I work with face a common problem: they're too big to manage finances through spreadsheets, but not quite ready for a full-time finance director or financial controller.

That's where I come in. I provide the expertise of a senior finance professional without the full-time salary cost.

Experience That Matters

I've spent 15+ years working in finance across various industries, including:

• Small startups that grew into established businesses
• Medium-sized companies navigating rapid growth
• A FTSE 100 company that gave me perspective on robust financial systems

This experience means I understand how businesses evolve financially and the systems needed at each stage.

Practical Expertise

What sets me apart isn't just technical knowledge (though I have plenty of that). It's my ability to:

• Explain complex financial concepts in plain English
• Identify practical solutions to real business problems
• Connect financial data to business decisions
• Give you confidence in your financial position

I believe that good financial management shouldn't be stressful or mysterious. My clients often tell me the biggest benefit of working together isn't just improved finances, it's the peace of mind that comes from knowing everything is under control.

When I'm not helping clients, you'll find me hiking around the UK with my two dogs!