My role and responsibilities at SAMS

As a member of Executive Group, I lead on long-term strategic financial planning and take responsibility for the annual budgeting process. I review financial performance and analyse data to provide strategic and financial guidance and insightful information for decision-making.

I lead and direct the finance and contract management teams to ensure SAMS remains compliant from a legal and taxation perspective, and that all activities are undertaken effectively, efficiently and timely.

I am responsible for the collation and reporting on financial progress against budget and cash flow targets, ensuring that monthly management accounts are accurate and timely. I also oversee the preparation and presentation of the SAMS Group statutory accounts and liaise with the external auditors.

I’m also responsible for treasury management and for the collation and dissemination of all forms of financial information to our key stakeholders.

Membership of professional bodies

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)

Relevant employment history

Since Feb 2026 Associate Director of Finance. SAMS

2019 - 2025 Head of Finance for the College of Arts & Humanities. University of Glasgow

2017 - 2019 Head of Finance. The Roundhouse Trust

2013 - 2017 Finance Business Partner - Business Performance and Analysis Team. Barclays Bank plc

2008 - 2012 Auditor. Deloitte

Qualifications

2012 Chartered Accountant. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

2008 1st class degree in Law and Business Studies. University of Bayreuth, Germany