James Pilley
About James Pilley
James Pilley serves as the Head of Finance & Capital Markets at Tranch, a position he has held since 2022. He has a background in finance with experience in various roles, including Financial Controller at Bluestone Group and VP of Finance & Treasury at Fronted.
Current Role at Tranch
James Pilley serves as the Head of Finance & Capital Markets at Tranch, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations and managing capital markets activities. His expertise in finance enables him to contribute to the strategic financial planning and execution of initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Tranch, James Pilley held several key positions in finance. He worked as a VP of Finance & Treasury at Fronted from 2020 to 2022, where he managed financial strategies and treasury operations. Prior to that, he served as Financial Controller at Bluestone Group from 2018 to 2020, and as Senior Group Accountant from 2017 to 2018. His career began at Ensors, where he was a Trainee Accountant from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
James Pilley studied at the University of Leeds from 2007 to 2010, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in finance. He furthered his education by achieving the ACA qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales between 2012 and 2015. This professional qualification has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various financial roles.
Early Career Development
James Pilley began his career in finance at Ensors, where he worked as a Trainee Accountant for three years. He progressed to the role of Senior Accountant - Corporate Finance at the same firm for six months. Following his time at Ensors, he worked as a Group Financial Accountant at 1Life (Management Solutions) for 11 months, gaining valuable experience in financial management and accounting.