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Barry Jones
Barry Jones Chief Financial Officer at Parallel

Barry Jones is an experienced CFO/COO with an impressive network of 6826 LinkedIn connections. With over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business management, Barry brings a unique combination of board-level advisory expertise and hands-on operational skills to work closely with business owners and CEOs. Barry's track record is incredibly impressive, having guided three owner-managed businesses in different industries to successful exits with a combined transaction value of US $42 million. In addition, Barry has restructured a globally recognized private equity-backed consumer goods company with a turnover of US $100 million.

What sets Barry apart is their ability to operate in cash-constrained environments and manage challenging stakeholder relationships. They have also seamlessly pivoted into the COO role, with extensive experience managing operations, IT, HR, and compliance. Barry's skillset goes beyond the traditional finance toolbox, as they quickly learn new industries and business models, develop strategies, and execute change. They are known for their integrity, straight-talk, and ability to "get things done" with a smile. Leveraging their global network from living and working in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, and now Los Angeles, Barry consistently creates additional value for clients and business partners. They hold an MBA (High Honors) from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as well as a BA (Hons.) in Accountancy and Economics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Barry is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute. Currently, Barry serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Parallel, a Los Angeles-based company.

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Full name
Barry Jones
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Title
Chief Financial Officer
Company
Parallel (since 2021)
LinkedIn Connections
6826
Summary
I am an experienced CFO/COO specializing in working with privately owned businesses. With 25+ years experience in finance / accounting / business management I bring a combination of Board Level Advisor and "Hands On" Operator to work alongside Business Owners / CEO's, freeing them to focus on what they do best. In the last decade I have guided three owner managed businesses in three different verticals to exit with a combined transaction value of US$42m. In two of these deals, I subsequently worked with the buyers (Private Equity, FTSE 100) on post-acquisition integration. I have also restructured a globally recognized private equity backed consumer goods company with a turnover of US$100m. All these roles have required me to develop capabilities that go far beyond the traditional finance / accounting toolbox, including: - Operating in cash constrained environments, managing challenging stakeholder relationships. - Pivoting into the COO role with extensive experience managing Operations, IT, HR and Compliance. - Quickly learning new industries and business models, developing strategy and executing change. - Building relationships and managing the emotional rollercoaster of the entrepreneurial journey. I have a reputation for integrity, straight-talk and the ability to get things done with a smile. Over the course of my career I have lived and worked in London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and now Los Angeles and leverage this global network to create additional value for my clients and business partners. I hold an MBA (High Honors) from the University of Chicago Booth School Of Business and a BA (Hons.) in Accountancy and Economics from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (equivalent of US CPA), and the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute (CFA).
Skills
Angel Investing Entrepreneurship

Education

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Attended in 2005 - 2007
Newcastle University
BA Hons
Attended in Oct 1989 - Jun 1992
Field of study: Economics & Accountancy

Positions

Parallel
Los Angeles, California, United States
Chief Financial Officer
Sep 2021 - Present
B2B CFO®
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Partner
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021

B2B CFO® provides Strategic Business Advisory Services to owners of privately held companies. We focus on increasing cash and company value. By redefining the way that these services are provided, we have created a new industry, which we dominate and lead. With a nationwide presence, B2B CFO® is the largest company of its kind in this industry. Founded in 1987, we have ranked four times in the Inc. 5000 and were recognized as one of Forbes Magazine’s “Small Giants.” Over the decades, we have published books and created numerous resources, including an award-winning and patented software. For more information about how we help business owners excel, please visit www.B2BCFO.com
St. James's Place Wealth Management – Asia
Hong Kong
Chief Operating Officer - Asia
Jun 2014 - Apr 2018

I joined the company as Chief Operating Officer following the acquisition of The Henley Group by St. James's Place, a transaction in which I was privileged to play an integral role. St. James’s Place Wealth Management is a FTSE 100 company with over £100bn of client funds under management. I was responsible for the integration of the two businesses across finance, operations, IT and HR.
Maroon Analytics
Hong Kong / Singapore
Co-Founder
Apr 2007 - May 2014

MaroonCFO provides fast growing entrepreneurial companies with an experienced, cost-effective CFO, customized to meet their unique circumstances.

Our CFO’s are an integral part of our client’s management team. Many of our clients need a long term business partner to work with them on strategic and financial issues. However, we also take on shorter term projects where clients need additional skilled resources on demand to deal with specific corporate events.

All MaroonCFO partners are top quality finance professionals, who specialize in working with entrepreneurs. Our CFO’s not only have the financial and commercial skills required to develop a sound business strategy, they have the people skills to implement the strategy.

Our business model is based on partnership. That is reflected in our fee structures, which are designed to align our success with those of our clients.
Credit Suisse
Head of Transfer Pricing
Apr 1998 - Jun 2005

International tax planning, I worked for CSFB in London, New York and Hong Kong. I specialised in transfer pricing, and built up a transfer pricing function from scratch. I also used my strong project management skills to act as the COO of the global tax department.