Flexport

Business Development

Forward Advances

Built and scaled a venture backed B2B FinTech lender. Delivered 150% QoQ growth for over two years. Raised £15M in debt & equity. Reported to the board of a listed entity.

Venture CEO

Forward Partners

Sat on the leadership team of an early stage investor.

Managing Director

Earnt.It

Bootstrapped and launched a consumer FinTech enabling early wage access.

Founder

PayPal

Led a $10b card product and launched new lending businesses through strategic partnerships.

Product, Business Development and GTM

Scaled Buy Now Pay Later and Revenue-Based Financing products to a £2b originations run rate.

Head of Operations

HSBC

Program Manager

Bank of America

Head of Projects

British Army

IT and Telecommunications Engineer

Fractional operator for Founders & Innovative Corporates | Follow for insights on business and leadership

I've built and scaled fast-growing FinTech products as a founder and operator.

- Scaled PayPal’s Buy Now Pay Later and Merchant Lending business in the UK to a £2B annual originations run rate.
- Bootstrapped a consumer FinTech, enabling customers to access wages early.
- Founded and scaled a venture-backed FinTech, providing revenue-based financing to digital businesses.

I’ve developed expertise in early product validation, go-to-market strategy, growth, and operations.

Along the way, I've just been following my interests and solving problems for customers.

Oh, and I love riding motorbikes and climbing mountains.

Hasam Silva

Excited to announce the launch of The Trade Leaders Table.

This is a small, invite-only dinner exclusively for CEOs and CFOs of businesses over $100M in revenue who are focused on simplifying global trade in 2026.

It’s two hours, under the Chatham House Rule, focused purely on knowledge exchange.

You’ll be joined by other business leaders and a specialised group of experts in customs, freight, and finance.

The goal is simple: share the practical knowledge needed to simplify global trade in 2026.

The first date is on 15 January 2026.

#globaltrade #supplychain #customs #workingcapital #fintech

FinTech GTM & Growth | Scaling Flexport Capital in EMEA

Helen Queen

Queen Accountancy

Owner

PETAL Pacific European Timber Agency

Finance Director

More than accounting – financial management that drives your business forward. Queen Accountancy is your one stop shop for all the financial insight you need to grow your profits and stay in control

Did you know that over half a million small businesses closed in 2022? 

Many failed because of poor financial management which meant they couldn’t withstand the impact of COVID and other factors affecting the economy.

One of the problems is your average accountant is too focused on the past. They delve into what happened in the previous tax year to help you remain compliant with HMRC.

But this backward-looking focus can leave you floundering when it comes to what’s happening right now, what might happen next, and how you can change your decision making to secure your business’ future.

That’s where a part-time finance director comes in. Most SMEs don’t need a full-time FD, nor can they afford one, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the financial management support you need.

Imagine knowing exactly when you might need to get some additional funding to help you over a blip in your cashflow. Or understanding exactly which of your products or services are driving your profit margins. Or where to look for investment opportunities that have the best chance of success.

It’s all very doable when you work with me.

I’m Helen, the Accountancy Queen, but I don’t call myself an accountant because I’m so much more than that. 

My services, aside from the usual tax compliance, payroll, annual accounts, and bookkeeping, include:

•	Budgeting and forecasting
•	Management reporting/Financial Reporting
•       Financial Analysis
•	Funding/grants submissions
•	Business growth advice
•	Invoice/trade finance options
•	Software training/support (Freeagent, Xero, Sage, Sage 200)

As my ideal client, you’ll:

•	Be a proactive, forward thinking business owner 
•	Willing to listen to advice and act on it
•	Have a workforce of up to 50 staff 
•	Run an importing/exporting operation

By working with me, you’ll get:
✅ Deep insight into what’s working in your business and what’s not
✅ A methodical approach to growing your business
✅ A business partner who is focused on your company’s success

If you know your business needs to take a more proactive, dynamic approach to its finances, give me a call and let’s find out whether we’re a good fit for each other.

DM Me
EMAIL: Helen@Queenaccountancy.com 
PHONE: 015394 82007

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