"Working with Matt has been genuinely game-changing for me and for MAZI.
"He’s brought structure, visibility and real clarity to our finances, which has given me the confidence to make better, more informed business decisions.
"He’s also an absolute pleasure to work with – deeply knowledgeable, highly accountable, and genuinely invested in helping our business succeed."
Sim Lamb
Founder & CEO, Mazi People
"Matt is a true partner and trusted advisor to our business.
"He is completely invested in supporting us to achieve our goals and has helped us to achieve the financial success and stability we need to deliver our vision.
"Matt doesn't just understand the numbers, he understands all the variables in our business that affect financial performance: our strategy, our product, our people and our culture.
"This truly holistic approach is invaluable and a service I have found to be unique in the market.
"I would have no hestitation in recommending Matt. We couldn't do what we do without him."
Poppy Jenkins
Co-Founder - IbexGale Limited
"Matt has spent the last seven years advising me and my business through both good times and bad.
"Despite only working with me on a fractional basis, he always feels just a text away and is constantly available.
"Matt’s value extends far beyond financial advice, he contributes immensely to the business through his strategic thinking, problem-solving, employee management, and emotional support.
"The past three years, in particular, have been especially challenging due to difficult market conditions and my own recovery from a brain injury. I’m sure Matt would agree they’ve been unusual times, but I truly don’t think the business would have survived without his guidance and support.
"He has become someone I deeply rely on professionally and a friend personally. I can’t recommend him, and the work he does, highly enough."
James Goodrich
Founder and CEO, Albany Partners
"We work closely with Matt and his team, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the quality and accuracy of his work and advice.
"Matt has gained a deep understanding of our business and has been instrumental in supporting our growth and success, notably using his skills to help us prepare a detailed 5-year business plan.
"His advice and thoughts are insightful, practical, and exactly what we need to make informed decisions. Our monthly meetings are always beneficial and he’s available at other times to bounce ideas around or help find a solution to a problem.
"And a word of caution - don’t ever challenge him to a game of golf! He’s just way too good!
"We highly recommend Matt and his team at Ascend Advisory to any business seeking reliable, expert support."
Steve Webb
MD - Premier Diamond Products Ltd
"To meet our ambitious growth targets, we recognised the need for a CFO who could take strategic ownership of our financial direction.
"From day one, Matt brought a no-nonsense approach and an instant understanding of our business requirements, quickly establishing himself as a trusted and highly effective leader.
"Matt has worked brilliantly with our leadership team, the Chairman and myself in bringing clarity, confidence and energy to every conversation. He has revolutionised our in-house finance function and led the financial aspect of our CRM transformation project — an ongoing initiative that’s already delivering significant benefits. His strategic insight, financial expertise and calm considered leadership have solidified Harkalm’s continued growth.
"Above all, Matt’s professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm make him a pleasure to work with. His contribution has been both enjoyable and transformative and I would highly recommend him to any organisation seeking a first-class finance leader."
Adam Harvey
Co-founder and CEO
