Sandra L Green

Commercially minded finance leader with over 20 years' experience leading finance functions across education and SME organisations. Experienced in partnering with senior leadership teams to deliver budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and strategic planning that supports strategic decisions. AAT qualified with extensive hands-on experience in management accounts, governance, payroll, HR and operational management.

Known for building strong working relationships, simplifying complex financial information and finding practical ways to improve systems and support better decisions.

School Finance Officer at School Finance Officer (Temporary) (2026-05 – Present)

• Provide strategic finance business partnering across a portfolio of schools, supporting Headteachers and senior leaders with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and decision support
• Lead monthly budget monitoring and forecast outturns for allocated schools
• Prepare annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts
• Model the financial impact of staffing changes, restructures and recruitment decisions
• Carry out scenario planning and costings to support school improvement plans and affordability
• Monitor staffing budgets, payroll expenditure and funding allocations
• Support Headteachers and senior leaders through regular budget review meetings
• Produce management information using IMP and other finance systems
• Ensure compliance with Trust financial procedures and reporting deadlines
• Build strong relationships with school leaders, providing clear financial advice to non-finance colleagues

Finance & HR Manager at Eco Environmental Services Ltd (2019-10 – 2025-11)

• Led the finance function, delivering management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and financial control across the business
• Partnered with the Operations Director and Senior Leadership Team, providing commercial insight, KPI reporting and financial analysis to supports better business decisions
• Directed the annual budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning processes, identifying financial risks and opportunities while supporting sustainable business growth
• Prepared year-end accounts and liaised with external accountants and auditors, ensuring statutory compliance and a smooth year-end process
• Enhanced financial reporting and internal systems, including supporting the implementation of Sage Intacct, improving financial visibility, reporting capability and operational efficiency
• Mentored and developed a Finance Officer through coaching and regular performance reviews, building confidence, capability and technical knowledge
• Managed the internal HR function and oversaw the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance and effective delivery

Business Manager at Richard Brown Plasterers (2019-05 – 2019-09)

• Modernised the finance function by implementing Xero, Google Workspace and improved operational systems, increasing financial visibility and efficiency
• Designed quoting and job-tracking systems to monitor profitability and project performance
• Managed payroll, CIS, VAT returns, supplier payments and general financial administration

School Business Manager / Project Manager at Plymouth School of Creative Arts (2013-06 – 2019-03)

• Senior Leadership Team member and Company Secretary, providing strategic leadership for finance, governance, HR, estates, administration and business support services during the establishment and growth of an all-through free school
• Recruited as the fourth member of staff prior to the school's opening, playing a key role in establishing the financial, operational and administrative infrastructure required to launch the school successfully
• Developed finance, HR, payroll, procurement, estates and administrative systems and processes from the ground up, creating the systems and processes needed to support the school's rapid growth
• Supported the school's growth from opening with no pupils to an all-through school educating around 1,200 students, ensuring financial and operational systems evolved alongside the organisation
• Prepared management accounts, budgets, financial analysis and Board reports, providing strategic financial insight to Governors and senior leaders
• Led financial planning, governance and compliance, ensuring robust controls and supporting the long-term sustainability of the organisation

Owner / Bookkeeper at Smeaton Accounting Services (2007-01 – 2013-06)

• Provided outsourced finance support to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, supporting business owners with management accounts, cashflow, payroll, VAT and business performance
• Prepared management accounts, VAT returns, payroll and cashflow forecasts to support business owners with financial decision-making
• Specialised in restoring incomplete accounting records and implementing improved financial systems and processes
• Built and managed a small team as the client base expanded

AAT Qualified in Accounting

BTEC in Business Studies