Calfiny author
Simon Richardson
Founder and Editor of Calfiny
Professional background
Simon has nearly 25+ years experience in accounting and finance, with a career spanning accountancy practice, company leadership and senior finance roles.
Simon began his career in accountancy practice in 1996. In 2013, he moved into industry and became a director of a construction company, combining commercial responsibilities with oversight of financial reporting. After leaving the business in 2023, he moved into a Financial Controller role, which he held until 2025.
Financial experience behind Calfiny
Simon has worked in accounting and finance since 1996, beginning in accountancy practice before moving into senior finance roles in industry.
His years in practice gave him experience working with individuals, sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses across a broad range of financial circumstances. Moving into industry added a different perspective, with greater involvement in how financial information is used to understand performance and support financial decision-making.
That experience influences the way Simon approaches Calfiny. Financial subjects are explained from the ground up, with an emphasis on understanding how the numbers work, what can affect the outcome and what readers should consider when comparing their options.
Why Simon created Calfiny
Simon created Calfiny to provide clear answers to the financial questions people are actually asking.
A central part of that approach is Calfiny’s collection of financial calculators. Rather than simply presenting a result, the calculators are designed to explain what the figures mean and connect readers with more detailed guides when they want to understand the subject further.
Calfiny’s guides are written with readers who may have little previous financial knowledge in mind. Financial concepts are explained in straightforward language, with practical examples and supporting tools intended to make potentially unfamiliar subjects easier to understand.
What Simon writes about
Simon currently writes and oversees Calfiny content covering saving, ISAs and investing, alongside the financial calculators and educational resources that support these subjects.
About Calfiny’s content
Calfiny provides financial information and education rather than personalised financial advice. Its content is designed to help readers understand financial concepts, products and calculations so they can make more informed decisions and, where appropriate, seek professional advice.
Professional profile
View Simon’s professional career
Simon’s LinkedIn profile provides an independent record of his professional career in accounting and finance.