Sam Finch

CFOO, Education Learning Trust

Sam Finch is the Chief Finance & Operating Officer at Education Learning Trust, a school trust based in Stockport, Cheshire. Sam has been dedicated to driving financial excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth since 2010. Sam has recently completed her operational excellence training at strategic lead level and has also undertaken the Level 5 Diploma in School Business Management and AAT. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with CEO's, executive leaders, trustees and other stakeholders to strengthen financial sustainability while ensuring high-quality educational outcomes. Sam's expertise spans financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, risk management, business operations, procurement, estates, human resources, IT, and organisational transformation. She has successfully led complex change initiatives, implemented robust financial controls, and developed long-term strategies that support teaching and learning.

Digital and Technology

1 Breakout sessions: Series one

Access Education: Connected by design – Building the joined-up trust

What does it actually look like when finance, HR, payroll and operations stop working in silos and start working as one? In this product showcase session, trust leaders will share how they are using the Access Education platform to connect core business functions, improve visibility across their organisations and reduce duplicated processes. We will explore their implementation journey, the lessons learnt along the way, and the operational impact of having more connected data and workflows across the trust. The session will also include a demonstration of the platform in practice. Ideal for CFOs, COOs, finance directors, trust business leaders and operations leaders. Session speakers to be confirmed.