Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam

Fractional CFO, Growth Finance Expert & Business Champion

Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam brings warmth and clarity to the often intimidating world of business finance. As the founder of The FD Consultant, a collective of part-time finance directors, Romesh has spent over 15 years transforming how growing businesses approach financial leadership. With his engaging personality and deep expertise, Romesh bridges the gap between corporate financial best practices and the practical needs of SMEs, start-ups, and scale-ups. His journey from qualifying at a Top 4 accounting firm and working in senior finance roles at FTSE 100 companies to supporting high-growth ventures gives him a unique perspective that resonates with business owners seeking both financial rigour and practical guidance.

Expertise & Impact:

Known for his ability to translate complex financial concepts into accessible strategies, Romesh specialises in providing senior financial leadership to businesses that aren’t ready for a full-time CFO but need expert guidance to fuel their growth. His approach combines corporate financial discipline with entrepreneurial flexibility, helping clients improve management information, strengthen processes, reduce risk, and make better strategic decisions. One of his career highlights includes helping a pioneering eco-friendly consumables supplier increase revenues nine-fold and secure a contract for the 2012 London Olympics, demonstrating his talent for aligning financial strategy with business growth.

Speaking Style:

Romesh delivers insights with genuine enthusiasm and approachability that instantly puts audiences at ease. His presentations blend financial expertise with relatable examples and practical takeaways, making them valuable for business owners regardless of their financial literacy. Rather than overwhelming listeners with jargon, he focuses on actionable financial wisdom that attendees can immediately apply to their businesses. His natural warmth and supportive approach make complex topics engaging and accessible.

Signature Topics:

  • Fractional Financial Leadership: Bringing CFO Expertise to Growing Businesses
  • Cash Flow Mastery: Preventing the #1 Reason Businesses Fail
  • Strategic Financial Planning: Preparing Your Business for What Lies Ahead
  • Investment Readiness: Positioning Your Business for Funding Success
  • Corporate Wisdom for SMEs: Implementing Large Company Best Practices in Growing Enterprises
  • Exit Planning: Financial Preparations for Business Sale

Additional Expertise:

  • Equity and Debt Fundraising
  • Financial Function Setup and Management
  • Multi-jurisdictional Structures
  • Investment Fund Accounting
  • Complex Financial Modelling
  • Business Sale Preparation
  • Board-level Reporting and Governance

Perfect for:

  • Entrepreneurship Conferences
  • SME Growth Forums
  • Start-up and Scale-up Events
  • Business Funding Workshops
  • Industry-Specific Business Development Programmes
  • Founder and Owner-Manager Networks

Career Highlights:

  • Founded The FD Consultant, a successful collective of part-time finance directors
  • Qualified at Ernst & Young before taking senior finance roles at Bunzl plc (FTSE 100)
  • Helped multiple start-ups grow from just a few employees to significant enterprises
  • Part of a financial strategy for a company that increased revenue nine-fold
  • Secured major contract wins, including with the 2012 London Olympics
  • Serves as a judge for the Best Business Women Awards, recognising and celebrating the achievements of female entrepreneurs
  • Developed expertise across multiple sectors, funding environments, and growth stages

Key Message:

“Understanding and preparing for what lies ahead in your business is crucial, and with the right (affordable) financial guidance, you can focus on your passions and skills while building a stronger, more successful company.”

Impact Story:

“Romesh has been invaluable to our business, providing key input into our strategy and working with us to produce a clear and ambitious yet achievable business plan.

Romesh has a strong eye for detail but also understands the bigger picture. He has worked hard to understand our business and has proven to be a valuable contributor to our continued success. I would highly recommend Romesh as a CFO Consultant. He is experienced, considerate and reliable and we feel extremely safe with him steering our business and allowing us to get on with our day job!”
– Charlie Boardman, CEO of Bricks & Velvet