Kay Sangha

Commercially minded Finance Leader and Interim CFO/FD with a long track record of transforming finance functions, strengthening controls, and partnering directly with CEOs in high growth, venture backed and technology driven environments. Brings 30+ years’ experience across startups, scale ups, and international operations, with a reputation for rolling up sleeves, stabilising finance quickly, and delivering clarity, pace, and strategic insight.

Has repeatedly built finance teams, redesigned month end and reporting processes, and implemented audit ready control frameworks across UK, EMEA and APAC. Deep experience in FP&A, forecasting, unit economics, SaaS/marketplace metrics, investor reporting, EMI schemes, due diligence, and exit preparation — including multiple successful acquisitions and sales.

A hands on operator who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and brings structure to scaling businesses. Equally comfortable leading month end close as presenting strategic recommendations to CEOs, Boards, and investors. Known for creating high performing teams, improving cross functional processes, and delivering measurable improvements in reporting accuracy, speed, and commercial decision making.

Now seeking an Interim Finance Director mandate where strong leadership, operational excellence, and strategic partnering are required to maintain momentum, raise the bar, and ensure a seamless transition during a critical period of growth

Best in Class Finance Operations

• Built and led finance functions for multiple high growth tech businesses.
• Delivered audit ready control frameworks, SOX compliant environments, and rapid reporting cycles (e.g., reducing month end from 28 days to 3 days).
• Extensive experience with statutory filings, audit preparation, tax structuring, and EMI/share option scheme administration.

Strategic Finance & FP&A

• Designed forecasting models, unit economics frameworks, and investor grade reporting for SaaS and data driven businesses.
• Partnered with CEOs and Boards on strategy, reforecasting, scenario planning, and commercial decision making.
• Supported multiple businesses through funding rounds, debt/equity raises, and exit processes.

Team Leadership

• Built and developed finance teams across UK, India, Philippines, and APAC.
• Known for hands on leadership, coaching, and creating collaborative, high performance cultures.
• Successfully led teams through periods of change, restructuring, and rapid scaling.

Interim Impact

• Proven ability to step into complex environments, stabilise quickly, and deliver immediate value.
• Experience holding the finance function together during transitions, restructures, and exits.
• Comfortable operating with limited infrastructure and building processes from the ground up.

Part Time CFO, A to E Training & Solutions (2021–Present)

Led strategic finance, controls, reporting, and due diligence through to successful sale. Oversaw HR, IT, Compliance and Product Development. Strengthened governance, improved reporting accuracy, and supported innovation and growth.

FD Review Ltd – Interim & Advisory (2020–Present)

Delivered restructuring, financial rewiring, due diligence for VCs, FP&A frameworks, KPI development, and operational improvements for startups and scaling SMEs. Known for identifying risks early and building investor ready finance functions.

CFO, Harness Data Intelligence (2022–2025)

Owned Board reporting, forecasting, investor relations, fundraising, and commercial strategy. Prepared the business for exit, strengthened controls, and improved financial visibility and decision making.

CFO/CSO, Interica (2016–2020)

Turned around a loss making business into a profitable, growing operation. Built compliant control frameworks, improved forecasting, and supported a successful exit.

CFO Roles in Multiple High Growth Tech Businesses

Including SkuSpring, Century Capital Partners, iJento, ShipServ, IPL, and others — consistently delivering:

• Strong controls
• Rapid reporting cycles
• Improved cashflow
• Investor readiness
• Acquisitions and integrations
• Shared services optimisation
• SaaS metrics and commercial insight

Fellow Chartered Management Accountant

Accountancy Foundation Course –Degree level

Higher National Diploma in Business Studies and Finance

Human Resources Management – NVQ highest level

Stress Management Consultant – Distinction Diploma

Events Management Diploma

Advanced Excel

Trustee