Richard Charlesworth
About Richard Charlesworth
Richard Charlesworth is a Finance Director at Capital.com in the UK, having held the position since 2023. He has a diverse background in finance, with previous roles at Smith Cooper, The Consulting Consortium, Cluttons, and Cenkos Securities plc.
Work at Capital.com
Richard Charlesworth serves as the Finance Director for Capital.com in the UK. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the financial management and strategic planning of the organization. His role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing financial insights to support business decisions.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Capital.com, Richard Charlesworth accumulated extensive experience in various financial roles. He worked at Cluttons as Financial Controller from 2019 to 2023, where he managed financial reporting and budgeting processes. Prior to that, he was Head of Projects at Cenkos Securities plc from 2018 to 2019, focusing on project financial management. His earlier roles include Financial Accountant at The Consulting Consortium from 2014 to 2015 and Accounts Assistant/Audit Junior at Smith Cooper from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Richard Charlesworth studied Accounting and Finance at Leeds Beckett University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours degree from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial management and accounting practices. Additionally, he completed A-levels at John Taylor High School from 2001 to 2008, further preparing him for his career in finance.
Career Progression
Richard Charlesworth's career in finance has shown a clear progression through various roles and responsibilities. He began as an Accounts Assistant at The Consulting Consortium from 2013 to 2014, then advanced to Financial Accountant in the same organization. His experience continued to grow as he took on the role of Financial Controller at Cluttons and later as Head of Projects at Cenkos Securities plc, before becoming the Finance Director at Capital.com.