Simon Smith

Simon Smith is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in executive roles, particularly in the technology and startup sectors. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional background:

Professional Background

Current Role:

• CEO & Founder of InfiniteCFO, a company providing full-stack finance and accounting solutions for growth companies123
• Founded the company in September 2019, focusing on combining technology, process, and domain expertise to support businesses at various stages of growth2

Career Highlights

Previous Executive Positions:

• Board Director & CFO at Upp Technologies Ltd. (November 2015 - September 2019)

  • Led three rounds of venture funding totaling approximately £15M
  • Relocated to New York to establish US operations
  • Negotiated the sale of a business unit12

• Virtual CFO at C6 Intelligence (January 2015 - October 2015)

  • Prepared the company for sale
  • Negotiated and completed sale to Mergermarket Group12

• CFO/COO at Adeptra (January 2001 - December 2013)

  • Helped grow the company from pre-revenue to over $50M in annual recurring revenue
  • Played a key role in the company's sale to FICO12

Education and Qualifications

• MBA from Durham University (1999-2000)12
• Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), obtained in 199712

Professional Philosophy

Simon Smith is known for his strategic approach to finance, believing that CFOs should be:

• Strategic and forward-looking
• Focused on business growth and performance
• Capable of scaling businesses
• Providing insights beyond traditional financial reporting4

Through InfiniteCFO, he aims to provide companies with access to high-level financial expertise and technology-driven solutions without the need to build an internal finance team.3