Ryan Furniss

Ryan Furniss is a Financial Accountant with Big 4 audit experience, showcasing a robust attention to detail and a proactive, ambitious, and resilient nature in managing diverse high-paced environments.

In his current role, Ryan oversees the balance sheet of Octopus Capital Group, spearheading monthly/quarterly reviews with a team, collaborates with budget holders, and conducts monthly reporting to the Executive Committee involving consolidation of entities and liaison with subsidiaries like Octopus Energy and Aurora.

Moreover, he leads finance operations for Octopus Choice (P2P lending platform) and Octopus Cash (Cash deposit service), focusing on reporting, control, and day-to-day management.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Ryan enjoys staying active through running, cycling, and swimming, with a goal in 2020 to complete a marathon in under 3 hours to qualify for the 'good for age' bracket in the London Marathon.

Ryan Furniss pursued ACA Accounting at ICAS, earned a 2:1 Economics and Management BSc(Hons) from the University of Bristol, and achieved exceptional grades in high school at Worcester Sixth Form College.

His career history includes roles as Finance Manager and former Financial Accountant at Octopus Investments, as well as having experience as a Senior at EY and a Professional Rugby Player at Worcester Warriors.