Nottingham-based management consultancy BFY Group has announced that Rachel Littlewood has been named Partner, where she’ll continue to work alongside the Leadership Team in driving the firm’s strategic direction.
Since joining BFY in February 2020, Rachel has seen a rapid ascent through the firm, progressing from Senior Manager to Principal and Director. Her promotion comes as the industry faces shifting commercial pressures, requiring a sophisticated approach to operational efficiency and financial resilience.
With almost 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including a tenure as Head of Credit Risk and Collections at E.ON, Rachel has become a leading voice in sustainable debt resolution. At BFY, she leads operational and financial turnaround engagements, helping clients address margin leakage and operating costs while ensuring high quality outcomes for both businesses and their customers.
Rachel’s role in shaping BFY’s growth and culture
Beyond her client work, Rachel has been instrumental in BFY’s internal evolution. She served on the board of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) during its first year, helping to shape the firm’s culture of shared ownership and collective success.
Ian Barker, Managing Partner at BFY Group, commented:
"Rachel’s move to Partner is a testament to her deep expertise and the significant impact she has delivered for our clients. In a market where debt management and financial optimisation are more complex than ever, Rachel’s ability to balance commercial performance with empathetic customer outcomes is a primary differentiator for our firm."
Helping clients build long-term resilience
In her new role as Partner, Rachel will continue to lead BFY’s value creation and M&A activity, providing financial insights that align commercial goals with sustainable customer success. Her focus remains on ensuring operational strategies foster long-term resilience for both businesses and the households and businesses they serve.
Rachel Littlewood added:
"Having been part of BFY’s journey for the last six years, I’m incredibly proud to take on the role of Partner. As an employee-owned business, our success is a collective effort, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with the Leadership Team and our wider team to drive our next phase of growth. We’re operating in a market that’s becoming increasingly complex for suppliers, while remaining persistently challenging for the customers they serve. I’m committed to ensuring we continue to play a central role in supporting our clients through that.”
