about us
Clever Bean was founded by Simon Jarman FCMA – former CEO and Finance Director of Everest, back when it was the UK’s leading home improvement brand. With over 30 years of hands-on glazing industry experience, our advice isn’t theoretical. It’s based on what actually works in the real world.
We work exclusively with window, door, and glazing businesses – because it’s the only industry we’ve ever focused on. No generalist clients, no learning on the job. We understand your margins, your cashflow pressures, and the real challenges of running a glazing business.
We don’t just do the books. We turn your numbers into clear, practical insight – so you can price jobs properly, stay compliant, control cashflow, and build a business that actually makes money. That’s big-company financial thinking, made practical for smaller businesses.
"If you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business."
who we work with
We work with installers, fabricators, trade counters, and glazing businesses of all sizes – from sole traders to multi-site operations.
meet our team

simon jarman
Founder/CEO

Bevan swanepoel
Senior Accountant

Thembi Shabalala
Accountant

Brandon swanepoel
Accountant

Caitlin McFerren
Accounts Assistant

Francois Kruger
Accounts Assistant

Mandi Hanekom
Accounts Assistant

Gené du Plessis
Digital Marketing Manager

Elmien Sharp
Administrative Assistant

TARA WINTER
Head of Client Strategy
WANT TO TALK TO OUR TEAM?
Book a free 30-minute call – no obligation, just an honest conversation about your glazing business and how we can help.