Charlie Holt

Charlie Holt

Chief Financial Officer

Charlie joined Gravita in February 2025 as Group Finance Director before being named Chief Financial Officer in July 2026. A chartered accountant, he began his career at Deloitte, training in audit before moving into corporate finance. He has since developed a strong track record within private equity-backed businesses, helping to drive strategic growth, build high-performing teams, and deliver operational improvements.

Prior to joining Gravita, Charlie was Group Finance Director at FluidOne, a Livingbridge-backed business in the IT and cyber security sector. During his time there, he played a key role in scaling the business to over £100 million in turnover, gaining valuable experience in managing complex financial operations, and driving business transformation in a fast-paced environment.

Charlie is passionate about using finance as a tool to enable growth, create value, and support long-term success.

Outside of work, Charlie enjoys spending time with his young family, exploring the outdoors and sharing new experiences together.

Email Charlie Phone Charlie

Services

Leadership team

Locations

London Office

Insights

Browse all insights

Payroll

Working in the UK for an overseas employer? Do you need a DPNI scheme?

6th November 2026

Written by: Rebecca Aimey

If you work in the UK but your employer is based overseas, you might be responsible for handling your own tax and National Insurance. This is where a Direct Payment National Insurance (DPNI) scheme comes...

Technology UK Budget Insights

The Budget has set the direction for UK tech, now delivery must follow

5th November 2026

Written by: Tanveer Mahtab-Ahmed

The Autumn Budget has sent a clear signal about the role technology is expected to play in the UK’s future growth. Artificial intelligence, cyber security, sovereign capability, data infrastructure and regional innovation all feature prominently,...

Trade union reform: Is your business ready?

3rd November 2026

Written by: Kirsty Henderson

Never had to deal with a trade union before? That doesn’t mean your business won’t need to think about one now. With new trade union laws taking effect from 30th October 2026, employers have new...

Outsourcing Accounts

UK GAAP changes: What your business needs to know

2nd November 2026

Written by: Jen Sewell

The revised UK GAAP requirements apply to accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026. Here’s what businesses need to know and how to prepare. Changes to UK accounting standards are bringing aspects of...

Tax News and Economy

How R&D tax credits can unexpectedly bring businesses into QIPs

2nd November 2026

Written by: Clare Boden

For young businesses investing in research and development, R&D tax credits can provide valuable support for growth. What may come as a surprise is that the R&D expenditure credit can also trigger quarterly instalment payments...

UK Budget Insights

Budget 2026: Personal tax

29th October 2026

Personal allowances and thresholds These remain frozen, as expected and as announced in the previous Chancellor’s Budget. However, there have been a few adjustments around the edges designed to benefit small, unincorporated business owners and...

UK Budget Insights

Budget 2026: Inheritance Tax

29th October 2026

Nil rate bands, and Inheritance Tax rates No major changes have been announced in relation to IHT, meaning that the Nil Rate Band (NRB) and Residential Nil Rate Band continue to remain frozen, despite inflation...

UK Budget Insights

Budget 2026: Stamp Duty Land Tax and Stamp Duty

29th October 2026

The SDLT rates and thresholds remain unchanged. The following changes have been confirmed or announced: From 1st May 2026, no Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) will be charged on the rent element of assured...