Sadie Pollard

Sadie began her financial career in audit at KPMG, progressing through a number of service sector organisations whilst working predominantly in logistics and the entertainment industry. She subsequently spent eight years working as Finance Director for a UK manufacturer, before joining Lionheart as Chief Financial Officer in 2024.

A CIMA qualified accountant, with extensive strategic management and leadership experience, Sadie oversees the Trust’s finances and leads the finance team who are based both across the schools and in centralised services. Key responsibilities include supporting headteachers with their budget setting, monitoring and management, finance support for central services, capital accounting, due diligence processes, and reporting to the Trust Board.