Meet Catherine West: Head of Finance, Money-Saving Expert, and the Calm in the Storm

Every team has someone who knows where every penny is, where it’s going, and — more importantly — where it shouldn’t be going. For us, that person is Catherine.

As our Head of Finance and a long-standing member of the Panintelligence team, Catherine doesn’t just look after the numbers — she watches over them like a hawk. With an eye for detail and a talent for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, she’s our in-house money-saving expert, quietly making sure the budgets stay balanced and the business stays grounded.

Much like her TV namesake, she’s also the first to share a great bargain or nudge you to make sure you’re thinking about your pension. Whether it’s financial advice or a savvy tip on where to get half-price trainers, Catherine’s got your back — and probably a receipt to prove it.

Whether she’s steering a month-end close, navigating year-end chaos, or calmly unpicking the mysteries of a questionable invoice, Catherine is the kind of person every team hopes they have — and we’re lucky we do.

She doesn’t chase the spotlight. But when the numbers add up, the team’s on track, and there’s room in the budget for cake — you’ll find her at the heart of it all.

So if you ever want to talk finance, pensions, or the best place to grab a deal — meet Catherine West.

(Just don’t try to sneak through an expense claim for “essential team morale wine”. She’s seen it all.)

So here she is – the woman who can close a month, spot a saving, and still find time to remind you your ISA allowance is about to expire.