Rifat Shaikh

Rifat Shaikh is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Head of Finance & Accounting at Scissero Ltd. since November 2022, where responsibilities include leading the finance department, implementing budgets, optimizing foreign exchange exposure, and managing compliance across 13 entities. Prior to this role, Rifat was the Group Financial Controller at Revolut from August 2019 to October 2022, overseeing audit substantiation, tax planning, and automating financial processes. Rifat began the finance career as an Accountant and held various roles at Salix Finance, including Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, where contributions were made to financial reporting, cash forecasting, and mentorship of finance teams. Additional work experience includes a finance role at The Springboard Charity and a research position at bp. Rifat holds an ACCA qualification and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Surrey.