Anna Mitchell
About Anna Mitchell
Anna Mitchell is the UK Consulting Sector Finance Lead at Arup, with extensive experience in finance roles across various organizations including the Home Office, Openreach, BT, and PwC.
Current Role at Arup
Anna Mitchell has been with Arup since 2019, where she currently holds the position of UK Consulting Sector Finance Lead. Her role involves overseeing the financial operations and providing strategic financial leadership for the consulting sector within the company. Based in London, United Kingdom, she brings her extensive experience in finance to ensure sound financial management practices are upheld.
Previous Experience at Home Office
From 2016 to 2019, Anna Mitchell served as the Deputy Director Finance Head of Law Enforcement Technology Programmes at the Home Office. In this role, she was responsible for financial oversight and strategic planning for technology-related law enforcement programs. Her tenure saw her managing budgets and financial strategies to support law enforcement initiatives effectively.
Financial Roles at Openreach and BT
Anna Mitchell spent four years at Openreach from 2012 to 2016 as a Finance Business Partner in London, United Kingdom. Prior to this, she worked at BT as a Cost Transformation Manager from 2011 to 2012. At both organizations, she contributed to financial planning and cost management, leveraging her expertise to drive financial transformations and efficiencies.
Early Career at PwC
Anna Mitchell's professional journey began at PwC, where she worked from 2005 to 2011. During her six-year tenure as a Manager, she gained significant experience in financial management and consulting. Her role involved providing advisory services, managing client portfolios, and delivering financial solutions aligned with client needs.
Education at Durham University
Anna Mitchell is an alumna of Durham University, where she studied History and completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. She attended the university from 2002 to 2005. Her academic background in history has provided her with critical thinking skills and a broad perspective, which she applies in her financial leadership roles.