Jodie Taylor

Jodie Taylor FCA has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple companies and roles. Jodie is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, Jodie worked at FIS from 2017 to 2023, during which they held various roles including FP&A Director, Head of Commercial Finance - Banking & Payments Europe, and Head of EMEA Management Accounting and Statutory Reporting. Before joining FIS, they served as the Chief Management Accountant at IMI Critical Engineering from 2015 to 2017. Jodie also worked at Poundland as the Commercial Finance Controller - Reporting from 2014 to 2015 and at Capgemini as the Deputy Financial Controller - Environment Agency account and Commercial Accountant - Environment Agency account from 2012 to 2014. Jodie started their career at Grant Thornton UK LLP in 2006, initially as an Audit Executive and later as a Valuations Executive and Valuations Manager. Jodie also has experience as an Assistant Accountant at Langtons from 2005 to 2006.

Jodie Taylor FCA attended Queen Mary's High School from 1995 to 2002. Jodie then pursued a degree in Business Studies at the University of Liverpool from 2002 to 2005, earning a 2:1 classification.