Nikki Butlin

Nikki Butlin is a straight-talking business leader, finance expert, and passionate advocate for UK SMEs. With over three decades of hands-on experience building and scaling businesses, from family-run firms to multi-million-pound enterprises, she’s known as a driving force for excellence.

Nikki champions the power of people, practical finance systems, and bold leadership to drive real, sustainable growth. Her no-nonsense, action-first approach has helped countless business owners go from cash flow chaos to financial clarity.

Nikki is also a Finance Director, a Regional Ambassador for the Institute of Directors, and a voice for SMEs at the Bank of England’s Decision Maker Panel. Whether she’s leading teams, scaling for growth or keeping an eye on the pennies, her mission is simple: help businesses thrive, not just survive.

Her debut book is a wake-up call for business leaders ready to ditch the overwhelm, take control of their numbers, and build stronger, more resilient teams.