Elizabeth Paterson
Chief Financial Officer
After 3 years of providing financial support to BDMAT schools as a School Finance Partner, I became CFO in February 2025. As CFO my most important role is to help schools develop a financial strategy to support their vision for providing great education to the children of the diverse communities we work within. Schools need to be realistic in these times of financial scarcity but with some sound financial focus I help our schools identify and source the resources they require to provide great education for pupils. With strong financial outcomes in the schools, our Trust has developed a healthy sustainable financial position for the future.
Amber Willetts
School Finance Partner
Amber joined BDMAT Central Team as a School Finance Partner in August 2022, prior to this she worked at Quinton Church Primary School as an Admin Assistant in 2016 where she progressed to Office Manager in 2018. Amber has a passion for travelling and exploring new destinations, while maintaining a commitment to keeping fit. In her spare time, she is a loyal football supporter, who shows her dedication by attending all home games, while she also enjoys spending time with her family and cocker spaniel, Nelly.
Amber is currently studying an AAT qualification to widen her knowledge so she can deliver the best financial support to our schools.
Anna Nip
School Finance Partner
Anna started at BDMAT in September 2024. Anna has worked within Education since 2016 at various schools within the West Midlands region. Prior to this she worked within Financial Services for many years as well as being a self employed maths and English tutor. Anna is a qualified ACCA.
Outside of work Anna enjoys going to Cornwall whenever she can, Pilates and learning Mandarin. Anna is also part of a successful quiz team at her local community café.
Georgia Fisher
School Finance Partner
Georgia began her career with the BDMAT Central Team in September 2020 as a Finance Apprentice and has steadily progressed through several roles within the finance function. In 2024, she received the Apprentice of the Year in Finance/Accounting award at the Sir Douglas Ellis OBE Apprenticeship Awards. She completed her AAT Level 3 qualification in 2025 and is currently working toward her AAT Level 4.
Outside of work, Georgia enjoys spending time with her girlfriend, watching the latest documentaries on Netflix, and listening to true‑crime and paranormal podcasts.