LAVA appoints head of finance

London-based M&A advisory firm LAVA Advisory Partners has appointed Matt Morris as head of finance as it continues to grow.

Matt joins the business full-time after a two-year relationship with the firm, having previously worked with LAVA through his role at professional services firm RPD and as a fractional head of finance.

In his new role, he will oversee financial operations and support the leadership team with data-led decision-making.

Matt said: “In an industry that can sometimes seem prescriptive, LAVA’s approach is truly special, and it’s the team that makes the difference. 

“It’s a really supportive environment where people are comfortable challenging each other, but we all have each other’s backs as well. 

“There’s real energy around doing things differently, building relationships early, and thinking creatively about deals. 

“It’s an exciting, high-growth company and I’m looking forward to being part of that journey.”

Simon Woodcock, partner at LAVA, added: “Matt joins us full-time at a crucial moment for LAVA as we underpin our operational foundations with strategic, data-driven processes and robust oversight. 

“His laser focus on the financial running of the firm frees up the partners to focus on driving our next phase of growth, secure in the knowledge that we’re working with the best possible data.”

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