Meet the team
David Straw
David Straw
Head of Finance
David is responsible for the Finance function, ensuring that the team manages its financial matters in a professional and timely manner for both its external and internal customers and stakeholders.
David is fully qualified through AAT and has an MBA in Business Administration. David has a wealth of experience in both the public and private sector and in businesses in the training and employability arenas and has a passion for skills development.
David has a supportive and inclusive management style and communicates well within the business, with customers and with business partners. The skills and experience David brings to the business are key to providing strong financial leadership and support to the Senior Management.
Ellie-May Soar
Ellie-May Soar
Accounts Administrator
Ellie provides efficient and professional administrative support to managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the companies’ general administrative activities with the Finance Department.
With the support of the Finance Manager she provides knowledgeable and supportive advice, undertaking a wide range of financial reporting and administrative tasks. Ellie is currently working towards her Level 2 in Business Administration.
Lucy Lloyd
Lucy Lloyd
Finance Team Apprentice
Lucy provides efficient and professional administrative support to managers and employees within ESS, assisting in daily office needs and managing the companies’ general administrative activities with the Finance Department.
Lucy supports the Accounts Administrator and Head of Finance in providing supportive advice within the business and undertaking a variety of financial reporting and administrative tasks.