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Simon Belfer

Chief Financial Officer

Simon joined Murgitroyd as Chief Financial Officer in November 2026. As the principal financial role holder at Murgitroyd, he is responsible for all aspects of the firm’s financial management and control, including financial operations, audit, tax and financial reporting across both internal management and external statutory requirements.

Simon brings nearly 25 years’ experience as a successful CFO across a range of UK organisations, giving him extensive experience across different sectors, scales and governance structures. Since 2009, his career has focused primarily on the health and education sectors, including senior financial leadership roles within healthcare services, public sector technology, healthcare facilities management, higher education and the NHS.

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Simon spent a number of years developing his commercial and financial expertise through a variety of finance and operational roles within large-scale food and drink businesses.

Qualifications

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Memberships

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
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