John Critchley-Roper

I help ambitious businesses expand internationally without adding unnecessary complexity to their finance operations. I work with high-growth, private equity-backed and multinational organisations operating across multiple countries, supporting finance leaders with accounting, payroll, compliance and broader global business services solutions. Whether you're entering a new market, establishing overseas operations or managing multinational reporting requirements, I focus on creating operating models that support growth while maintaining control and visibility.

I joined the firm as a graduate in 2006 and have spent nearly 20 years helping businesses navigate growth and international expansion. Working across the international BDO network, I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver joined-up solutions and a consistent experience wherever you operate. My role is to help simplify complexity, coordinate support across jurisdictions and ensure finance functions can scale effectively as organisations grow.

I work with organisations across a range of sectors, with particular experience supporting Technology and Renewables businesses, private equity-backed groups and companies expanding internationally. Whether supporting a business entering several new territories or helping a multinational group improve reporting and compliance processes, I bring together the right specialists to help finance teams operate more efficiently and confidently across borders.

Outside work, my two children keep me busy. When time allows, you'll usually find me cycling or running.

Ask me about International Expansion, Global Business Services, Accounting and Compliance, Multinational Reporting, Private Equity-backed Businesses and Finance Operating Models.