Finance and governance lead supporting sustainable charity operations and regulatory compliance

Kamran Rasheed is the Finance Manager at BrainWaves Research. His work focuses on financial governance, regulatory compliance, and long-term financial planning with particular expertise in strengthening financial controls and reporting frameworks.

He has over a decade of experience in finance across both charitable and commercial environments. His career has included roles in auditing, consultancy, and financial management, where he has worked closely with founders, trustees, and senior leadership teams. His work has included responsibilities such as overseeing statutory reporting, strengthening financial governance, supporting audit processes, and improving the quality of financial information used in decision-making.

He has supported organisations at different stages of development, from early-stage charities and growing SMEs to established service organisations, which has given him a broad perspective on how financial structures, accountability, and governance need to adapt as organisations scale. His experience spans regulated environments, grant-funded work, and commercial operations, allowing him to contribute both technical rigour and practical judgement.

Contribution to BrainWaves
In his role with BrainWaves, Kamran contributes to financial oversight, governance, and organisational sustainability. He supports the organisation’s compliance with regulatory requirements, strengthens financial processes and reporting, and works with leadership to support long-term financial planning. His contribution helps ensure that BrainWaves is well-positioned to grow responsibly while remaining accountable, transparent, and resilient in delivering its mission.