About Canterbury Business Finance
Discover the story behind Canterbury Business Finance and how we are dedicated to helping New Zealand businesses thrive. Learn about our commitment to growth, operational excellence, and finding the best financial solutions for you.
Our journey and expertise
Canterbury Business Finance was founded from a passion for empowering businesses to reach their full potential. I am a commercially focused senior leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses, leading operational transformation, and delivering strong performance outcomes.
My background includes operating at executive level with accountability across operations, risk, governance, and commercial performance—including scaling a financial services business to £100M+ revenue while maintaining disciplined control and low loss ratios.
What sets us apart
What differentiates Canterbury Business Finance is the ability to sit at the intersection of growth, operational execution, and governance—helping organisations scale sustainably while improving efficiency and performance.
With 40 years of experience in both New Zealand and the UK, our core strengths include general management and P&L leadership, business growth and scaling, operational transformation and delivery, risk, governance and performance, stakeholder and investor management, and building high-performing teams.
Businesses we love to support
We are passionate about working with small to medium-sized, fast-growing businesses. These are the organisations that truly benefit from our expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes and securing the right funding to accelerate their growth. We’ve built and led multi-disciplinary teams, implemented scalable operating models, and worked closely with boards, investors, and senior stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
"Canterbury Business Finance truly understands the unique challenges and opportunities faced by growing businesses. Their expertise was invaluable in securing the right funding for our expansion."
Local Business Owner