Matthew Willisson

Matthew Willisson is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as the Financial Controller at SmartestEnergy since August 2025. With a solid background that includes experience as a Financial Project Accountant at GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and a Financial Reporting Team Lead at Statkraft, Matthew has developed expertise in financial management and reporting. Previous roles include positions as an Assistant Manager, Manager, and Audit Trainee at BDO UK LLP, where Matthew pursued chartership through the ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification. Additionally, Matthew has experience as a Geology and Geophysics Contract Consultant at Earthstaff and a CAD-Trained Sales Advisor with Home Ret. An early career highlight includes securing a successful contract for care services during an internship with the bid team at Turning Point. Matthew holds a first-class degree in Geography from the University of Southampton, completed in 2013.