Access Financial Services has appointed Reena Vadhia as its new group financial controller, with responsibility for overseeing financial strategy and reporting as the firm continues to expand.
The mortgage and protection brokerage said Vadhia joined last month and is based at its Milton Keynes headquarters.
In the role, she will oversee financial strategy, management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory reporting and internal controls. The firm said the appointment is intended to support continued growth and wider strategic initiatives.
Vadhia (pictured) began her career at UCB Homeloans as a mortgage consultant and risk and quality control manager, before moving to parent Nationwide.
At Nationwide, she initially worked as a branch manager before taking on roles within the regional office focused on financial planning and mortgages.
In 2021 she joined ORSA Projects, a compliance consultancy serving the construction sector, as financial controller and later finance director.
Most recently, she held the position of group finance controller at Greenbrook Investments, a group operating in property development and hospitality.
Vadhia said: “I am looking forward to leading the finance function at Access FS.
“Given this business is financially strong, my focus will be on supporting strategic planning and fuelling continued growth – the mortgage division grew by around 40% last year.
“I will also work closely with Karl and the senior team to advise on the financial implications of key business decisions.”
Karl Wilkinson, chief executive and founder of Access FS, added: “Reena’s background in mortgages at UCB Homeloans and Nationwide, along with her qualifications and experience mean she is well-equipped to handle the operational and strategic finance requirements of a dynamic mortgage and protection brokerage like Access FS.
“Her appointment is going to strengthen our back-office infrastructure and facilitate our ambitious scaling as we look to keep growing the business and bring more experienced senior brokers on board.
“We are lucky to have her on the team.”
