Paul Foster
About Paul Foster
Paul Foster serves as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Ochre Bio, bringing extensive experience in strategic finance leadership within the technology and biotechnology sectors. He holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from Nottingham Trent University and is a CIMA Chartered Management Accountant.
Work at Ochre Bio
Paul Foster has served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Ochre Bio since 2020. In this role, he focuses on delivering financial control, insight, and systems scalability to maximize cash flow and exit outcomes. His tenure at Ochre Bio has been marked by a commitment to strategic financial leadership within the biotechnology sector.
Education and Expertise
Paul Foster studied at Nottingham Trent University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Economics. He furthered his education at The Open University, obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Additionally, he achieved the status of CIMA Chartered Management Accountant. His expertise encompasses strategic finance leadership, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and project accounting, particularly in technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical devices sectors.
Background
Paul Foster has a diverse background in finance, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations. He worked as the Financial Director at Fosterwade Ltd for eight months in 2020 and served as the Director of Finance and Administration at Beckley Psytech since 2020. His previous positions include Finance Director at Oxagen Limited and Associate Director of Finance at Genzyme Limited, among others.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Paul Foster has demonstrated a track record of partnering with Boards to develop and execute strategic plans that drive growth and profitability. He has experience in managing supply chain operations, conducting investment appraisals, and working on R&D tax credits and EMI option schemes. His contributions have facilitated financial modeling, fundraising, and the implementation of control and reporting systems.