I moved from accountancy to the role of Finance Manager at Arthur Mellows Village College in 2008. I was part of the school’s conversion to academy status in 2010, formation of the multi-academy trust in 2017 and the growth of the Trust with schools joining, along with the building of two new free schools. I work closely with the CFO overseeing the Trust's finances and payroll, supported by a central finance team and colleagues across the schools. I liaise regularly with our Trustees, Leadership, Headteachers as well as external accountants and consultants.