Emma Gray has over 22 years in School Business Leadership in maintained schools, single academy trusts and multi academy trusts, with experience across all phases from 2-18. As a DfE accredited School Resource Management Advisor (SRMA), Emma’s focus on finance has enabled her to support many schools in managing their budgets and planning deficit recovery. She secured over £6million of additional capital funding for her own trust, has recruited and developed many operations staff, and is a massive advocate for the importance of the role of the School Business Manager.

Emma has built up a wide network, through writing, blogging and supporting colleagues on social media platforms. She is a fellow of the Institute of School Business Leaders and holds an MBA from Warwick University.