Ben Bilsland
Area of Focus
Financial management Media & entertainment Technology industry Telecommunications

Ben Bilsland

Technology, Media, Telecom Senior Analyst, Partner
Ben Bilsland
Area of Focus
Financial management Media & entertainment Technology industry Telecommunications

About Ben

Ben is a partner with RSM UK specializing in serving technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies. In 2021, Ben was selected to the firm’s Industry Eminence Program, which positions its analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends shaping the industries RSM serves. In this role, Ben focuses on analyzing TMT industry themes and trends to provide forward-looking, sector-specific insights to middle market businesses to support their growth in the United Kingdom and overseas. 


Experience

Ben has many years of experience working with TMT clients, from early-stage to public companies. His clients include globally recognized companies and high-growth businesses. Through his client work, Ben has developed a deep knowledge of the software and diversified media sectors.

As an accounting and financial reporting partner, Ben provides clarity and improvement to clients’ financial reporting function. This includes tackling complex areas of accountancy such as International Financial Reporting Standards, U.K. and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles advisory, and providing support to clients’ finance functions through times of significant change. Ben serves as a relationship leader to global RSM clients across a range of services including outsourced financial accounting, direct and indirect taxes, and system changes. 


Education

  • B.A., history (honours), University of Bristol, U.K.
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales, fellow chartered accountant