Neil Chidgey

Neil Chidgey is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Portfolio Chief Finance Officer at The CFO Centre UK since November 2022, providing part-time CFO services to businesses with turnovers between £1m and £50m. Previously, Neil held the position of Group Finance Director at United Welsh Housing Association from May 2019 to January 2023. Other notable roles include serving as Finance Director at Kier Services, leading financial operations for a c£500m revenue business, and holding various finance positions at Beazer Group plc, where key achievements included integrating finance teams post-acquisition and leading discussions for mergers and acquisitions. Neil began his career at Beazer Group plc as a Divisional Accountant before advancing through finance leadership roles, demonstrating a strong track record in financial management, strategic planning, and business improvement initiatives. Neil holds qualifications as a Fellow of the Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).