Jig Patel

Jig Patel is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as a Portfolio Chief Financial Officer at The CFO Centre since September 2025, where part-time CFO services are provided to entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses. Previously, Jig held the position of Group Chief Financial Officer at PaintWell, overseeing financial strategy, consolidation, compliance, and M&A integrations. As Finance Director at Leyland SDM, Jig partnered with the CEO on group strategy and financial performance. Earlier roles included serving as Group Internal Auditor at Grafton Group plc, responsible for audit compliance and strategy, and as Internal Audit Manager at Balfour Beatty plc, leading audits and risk management for major contracts. Jig Patel is a Chartered Accountant from ICAEW and a Certified Internal Auditor from The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).