Suzanne Birchall

Suzanne Birchall is an experienced finance professional with a robust background in public sector financial management. Currently serving as Finance Manager at City of Wolverhampton Council since April 2020, Suzanne has previously held key financial roles at Cheshire Police, including Interim Principal Accountant and Interim Head of Shared Services, overseeing budget development and the implementation of Oracle Cloud for four police forces. With an extensive career at Staffordshire Police lasting over two decades, Suzanne was CFO (S151 officer) and Head of Business Services, managing a significant budget and serving on the strategic leadership team. Suzanne's early career included positions at Staffordshire County Council, Birmingham City Council, and Stafford Borough Council, complemented by an array of professional qualifications in accountancy and organizational leadership.