Hannah Place is a highly experienced finance professional currently serving as the Financial Controller (Head of Finance) at Connect Fibre since January 2023, where support is provided to the CFO in annual budget creation and long-term forecasting. Previously, Hannah held the position of Finance Manager at Hethel Innovation from January 2018 to December 2022, managing company risk, and earlier served as a Business Manager, focusing on contract negotiations and performance tracking. In the role of Operations Manager at Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel from April 2016 to January 2018, Hannah successfully improved operational efficiency and increased bookings by 20%. Academically, Hannah has an MBA from Durham University Business School, various leadership and management qualifications, and expertise in accountancy through CIMA and AAT.