Julian Pollard

Julian Pollard is an experienced financial executive with a diverse background in chief financial and operational roles across various industries. Currently serving as a Portfolio CFO at The CFO Centre UK since November 2012, Julian specializes in providing part-time CFO services to ambitious SME businesses, enabling owner entrepreneurs to focus on growth. Previous roles include Group Managing Director at Ashby Precision Engineering, Interim CFO at Newtel Solutions, and Chief Financial/Operating Officer at Cardinal International, where Julian led financial and strategic initiatives for a range of sectors. Early career experience includes senior finance positions at Dunlop Slazenger, Rothmans International plc, and Price Waterhouse, where Julian developed expertise in financial control, consolidation, and audit assurance. Julian holds an ACA qualification from ICAEW, a BA (Hons) in Accountancy Studies from the University of Exeter, and completed a BTR executive fast track program at Sundridge Park Management Centre.