Kate Taylor
About Kate Taylor
Kate Taylor serves as the Director of Finance at Eptura, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in finance across various organizations, she has contributed significantly to strategic financial planning and operational efficiency.
Work at Eptura
Kate Taylor has served as the Director of Finance at Eptura since 2022. In this role, she has contributed to strategic financial planning and implemented system and process improvements to enhance financial operations efficiency. Her extensive experience across all facets of the finance function supports her leadership in this position.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Eptura, Kate Taylor held several key finance positions. She worked at Hakkasan Group as the Group Finance and Systems Manager from 2011 to 2014. She also served as the Commercial Director - APAC at Digital Barriers from 2020 to 2021, and as the Group FP&A Director from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was the Interim Senior Group Financial Accountant at Mitie in 2018 and the Group Financial Controller at Stemcor Global Holdings Limited from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Kate Taylor studied Business Administration and Management at Stellenbosch University, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from 1999 to 2002. She achieved the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification in 2011. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in finance, equips her with a strong foundation in financial management.
Financial Management Skills
Kate Taylor possesses a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving in financial management. Her extensive experience includes implementing system and process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. She has worked in various roles that required strategic financial planning and oversight, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of finance.
Volunteer Experience
Kate Taylor volunteered as an accountant for Salt Academy through Accounting for International Development (AfID) from 2014 to 2015. This role allowed her to apply her financial skills in a volunteer capacity, contributing to the financial management of the organization.