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John Burns

John Burns

Chief Finance Officer, Executive Director

Accounting / Finance

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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About John Burns:

Proven track record of achievement in delivering successful business transformation, financial management and strategic planning; dedicated, analytical and customer focused decision-maker; highly respected professional adviser within pension industry; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience

Most recent post (to 31 May 2023): Chief Finance Officer, Lothian Pension Fund (c£9bn); Senior Leadership Team member;

Executive Director, LPFI Limited (to 31 May 2023); SMF3 senior management function, as designated by Financial Conduct Authority;

Previous experience in various financial management and corporate advisory roles within both local and central government, including Head of Private Sector Policy Delivery,  Communities Scotland.

Accountancy, financial management and auditing experience also gained in the private sector, whisky and gas industries.

Education

Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Chartered Global Management Accountants; Post Graduate Certificate in the “Mechanics of Derivatives and Financial Products “, Middlesex University; Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate; Institute of Leadership and Management, Best Practice in Project Management Award 

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