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Meet the central team

Joanna Willgress

Head of Finance

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Jo brings a wealth of experience in the private sector working in accountancy practices, auditors and industry. She also has eight years of experience within the local authority education and six years working directly in financial management of academy trusts. Jo is Head of Finance and is responsible for all financial and risk management in the Trust.

Central team (Finance)

  • Finance Manager - Imogen Cheetham (FCCA) is a qualified accountant and has extensive experience working in Multi Academy Trusts.
  • Finance Manager - Helen Wells (FCCA) is a qualified accountant with considerable experience working in school finance in both the LA and Academy sectors.
  • Finance Officer - Maria Girdlestone has a wealth of school financial experience and is an integral part of the finance team.
  • Finance Officer - Louise Smith has over 20 years of finance experience.