Ally Sawers

Ally Sawers has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles. Ally is currently working as the Deputy CFO at Castle Water since July 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Finance at Dobbies Garden Centres from October 2022 to June 2023. From 2016 to 2022, they held various positions at Baxters Food Group, including Director of FP&A and Corporate Development, Group Treasurer and Head of Financial Planning, Interim European Finance Director, and Group Treasurer. Before that, they worked at FirstGroup plc as the Group Treasury and Financial Planning Manager from February 2012 to July 2016 and as a Financial Accountant from July 2010 to February 2012. Their earlier experiences include working as an Investment Trust Accountant at BNP Paribas from May 2009 to June 2010, as well as serving as the Financial Controller-Scotland at Archial Group Plc from May 2008 to June 2009. Ally started their career as a Senior Accountant at EQ Accountants LLP in August 2005, where they worked until May 2008.

Ally Sawers attended Carnoustie High School from 1995 to 2001. After graduating from high school, they enrolled at the University of Dundee, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy and Finance from 2001 to 2005. Following university, Ally joined ICAS - The Professional Body of CAs from 2005 to 2008. It is also mentioned that they have some association with the Association of Corporate Treasurers, although the specific dates and degree details are not provided.