DSBM, HNC Public Administration, NEBOSH Tracy has a wealth of knowledge and expertise, built from over 30 years of service within the education sector, that make her a highly effective Director of Finance & Operations.

Tracy brings a modern, business-like approach to the leadership of the finance and operations function, running it as a highly competent and efficient service with an emphasis on business partnership across the Trust and with devolution of the service where appropriate.

In addition to leading the relevant teams, Tracy contributes to strategy and policy development to support the MAT’s aims and objectives. She ensures adequate provision of management information for the MAT’s planning and monitoring systems. Tracy also ensures the completion of statistical returns to external agencies, including the preparation of the MAT and Academies’ annual financial forecast, forecast for corporate strategies and plans in consultation with the key personnel across the Trust to maximise the MAT and Academies’ current finances.

As a very experienced Business Manager, Tracy has provided advice on strategic, financial, operational and HR issues and has been responsible for financial management and for the leadership and management of the financial team, the site and facilities team, ICT team and HR team.

Prince 2 Project Management training has led to successful completion of a number of key building projects. In addition, Tracy has had great success securing funding through the Condition Improvement Fund totalling over £1.8 million over successive years and has also been the lead in securing funding over £10 million to rebuild the main school building at Haygrove School. Tracy is currently overseeing this PSPB2 new build project for Haygrove School.