James Griffiths

James Griffiths has extensive work experience in finance, holding various roles in esteemed organizations. James served as the Chief Financial Officer at C. Hoare & Co. starting from April 2022. Before that, they worked as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer in the same company from March 2021 to April 2022. Prior to joining C. Hoare & Co., James worked at Barclays UK, where they held multiple roles such as Finance Director for Premier and Community customers and Finance Analytics, Head of Commercial, and Finance Director for Savings & Investment Products and Premier Customers. Starting in June 2017, they were responsible for overseeing the financial operations of these areas until March 2021. At Barclays, James also held positions such as VP for UK Retail Banking Reporting and Planning, VP for Group Planning Lead, VP for Group BP&A, and Associate Vice President for Group BP&A. James started their career at PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited as a Senior Associate in August 2005, where they gained expertise in cash flow and funds flow models, tax implications, structuring memorandums, conversion to real estate investment trust (REIT) status, EU discriminatory claims, and vendor and acquirer tax due diligence. James Griffiths has demonstrated their ability to excel in finance and bring value to the organizations they have served.

James Griffiths obtained their education from various institutions. James attended Oundle School from 1995 to 2000 but did not pursue any specific degree or field of study during this time. James then went on to Imperial College London and completed a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Chemistry from 2001 to 2005. Later, from 2005 to 2008, James attended Kaplan and earned the degree of ICAEW Chartered Accountant, specializing in Accountancy. In October 2008, they obtained the certification of Chartered Accountant from ICAEW.