Lee Hughes

Lee Hughes has a diverse work experience in various finance roles. From 2006 to 2010, they worked as an Executive at Grant Thornton UK LLP. Lee then joined the Crase Consulting Group as an Audit Manager for a brief period in 2011. In 2010, they worked at Wyndham Destinations as an FP&A Analyst before becoming a Senior Finance Manager from 2012 to 2013. Lee later joined RS Components as a Commercial Finance Manager from 2013 to 2016. During their time there, they focused on driving growth and improving the semiconductor category. Lee then worked at Howden Insurance Brokers as a Financial Controller, where they were responsible for creating a separate P&L and building a strong finance team.

Since 2016, Lee has been self-employed as a Managing Consultant, providing their expertise in finance. Lee also served as the Financial Controller at Heart Academies Trust from 2017 to 2019, where they centralized finance operations and improved compliance. At the same time, they started working as a CFO Mentor at the Institute of School Business Leadership, assisting and guiding other finance professionals.

Currently, Lee is the Chief Financial Officer at the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, where they previously held the position of Director of Business and Finance. In their roles at PDET, they have been responsible for overseeing finance operations, ICT, and Estates.

Lee Hughes has a varied education history. Their first recorded educational experience is at Haberdashers' Monmouth Schools from 2000 to 2002, but no specific degree or field of study is provided for this institution. After that, Lee attended The University of Sheffield from 2003 to 2006, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Politics and Philosophy. Following a gap in their education, Lee is currently enrolled at Leeds Trinity University, starting in 2022, pursuing an Executive MBA and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). No specific fields of study are mentioned for these degrees. Additionally, Lee has also studied at ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales), although no specific details about the duration or degree obtained from this institution are provided.