Matt Kilner

Matt Kilner has over 20 years of experience in various managerial roles within the financial services industry. Matt is currently working at DFS as the Head of Financial Services since 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Regulatory Compliance Manager at DFS from 2021 to 2022.

Before joining DFS, Matt worked at Provident Financial Group - Provident HC & Satsuma from 2017 to 2021. In this company, they started as an Area Manager and was promoted to Regional Manager before becoming the Divisional Operations Manager. Matt excelled in leading and managing a team across multiple sites, implementing process improvements, and achieving business success.

Prior to that, Matt worked at PerfectHome as the Branch Manager/Area Manager Designate from 2014 to 2017. Matt consistently achieved targets while ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and implemented training initiatives to improve performance.

From 2007 to 2014, Matt held the role of Field Operations Manager at Buy As You View. Matt successfully trained and developed field agents and sales reps, managed sales and lending decisions, and maintained high staff morale to achieve goals.

Matt's career began at The Co-op in 2001, where they held the positions of Store Manager and later Sales and Support Manager. Matt played a key role in driving sales growth, managing operations, and providing training and support to store managers.

Overall, Matt Kilner has a proven track record of driving business success, implementing improvements, and leading teams in the financial services industry.

Matt Kilner attended Wombwell High School from 1991 to 1996 and obtained their high school degree (GCSE's) during this time. From 1996 to 1998, they attended Barnsley College and studied A level English language, English literature, and general studies. Matt Kilner also holds additional certifications including the FCA Certificate of Fitness & Propriety, Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF), and Level 2 Award in Principles of Fire Safety and the role of Fire Marshall (QCF).