Sarah Randall-Paley

Sarah Randall-Paley has been Lancaster University’s Director of Finance since 2009. Together with the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary, she leads the Professional Services at Lancaster. As Director of Finance, she is responsible for Finance and Procurement activities including financial management and control, financial reporting, preparation of data returns, audit preparation, treasury management, and promoting value for money. She also supports the Vice-Chancellor in his wider responsibilities as designated Accountable Officer under the OfS regulatory framework.

Prior to joining Lancaster, Sarah studied English at Nottingham University and then worked in London to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG, working in audit and forensic accounting.