Charlie Gingell, Ca
About Charlie Gingell, Ca
Charlie Gingell is the Director of Finance at Onfido, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in audit and finance, having previously held various positions at KPMG UK and played a significant role in securing debt financing for Onfido.
Current Role at Onfido
Charlie Gingell serves as the Director of Finance at Onfido, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategy, contributing to the company's growth and stability. His responsibilities include managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring that Onfido meets its financial objectives.
Previous Experience at KPMG UK
Prior to joining Onfido, Charlie Gingell worked at KPMG UK for five years, progressing through various roles in the audit department. He started as a School Leaver Trainee in Audit from 2013 to 2018, then advanced to Assistant Manager for 11 months in 2018, and finally served as Manager for six months in 2019. His experience at KPMG provided him with a strong foundation in financial auditing and compliance.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Charlie Gingell completed his education at Kimbolton School from 2002 to 2013. He then attended The University of Birmingham, where he earned a BSc in Accountancy from 2013 to 2017. Following this, he studied at ICAS and achieved the Chartered Accountant qualification in 2018. His educational background equips him with the necessary skills for his finance roles.
Key Contributions to Onfido
At Onfido, Charlie played a significant role in securing the company's first debt financing facility and a subsequent term loan facility aimed at supporting mergers and acquisitions. He also implemented the FloQast month-end management tool, which streamlined the financial closing process, reducing the time required from over 10 days to 5 days. Additionally, he led the finance team in IPO readiness, focusing on US GAAP conversion and SOX implementation.
Team Development and Culture
Charlie Gingell emphasizes the importance of team development within the finance department at Onfido. He has embedded a culture that prioritizes professional growth, with 60% of the finance team actively pursuing accounting qualifications. Furthermore, he developed a new forecasting methodology for non-headcount operating expenses, enabling rolling 12-month full P&L forecasting.