Sarah O'Donnell

Sarah O'Donnell is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Deputy Chief Officer (Corporate Services) and Director of Finance & Contractual Services at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service since January 2013. Previously, Sarah held the position of Strategic Lead (Finance and Governance) (Interim Director) at The Scottish Government from April 2021 to October 2023. Early career roles include Head of Finance at Strathclyde Fire & Rescue and Chief Accountant at Strathclyde Fire Brigade, among others, spanning various organizations including Strathclyde Police and Strathclyde Regional Council. Sarah's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Glasgow, an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, and professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.