Julie joined E-ACT as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) having previously held CFO roles at Academies Enterprise Trust, two other mid-size trusts and Teach First. Julie is an experienced, qualified accountant who spent her early career in senior finance and general management roles in the IT industry. Her combined commercial and education experience provide a sound basis for leading all aspects of the CFO role at E-ACT, and overseeing governance, and procurement. Julie is committed to making sure trust resources are effectively deployed to provide the best education experience for all E-ACT pupils. She is also a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants.