Stephen Payne

Stephen Payne is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Head of Commercial Finance at The Works Stores Ltd since January 2022, where responsibilities include leading the Commercial Finance team and partnering with functional Directors. Previously, Stephen held several key roles at Halfords, culminating as Head of Commercial Finance - Trading, and led teams focused on customer and people finance. Stephen has also contributed to Tredz Bikes as Head of Commercial Finance during a pivotal acquisition phase and possesses extensive experience at Halfords in various commercial finance managerial positions. Early career stages include roles at National Grid as a Transmission Finance Business Partner and at Foseco as a Management Accountant. Stephen Payne holds a degree from the University of Staffordshire.