Sarah Bovill
About Sarah Bovill
Sarah Bovill serves as the Director of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Finance and Operations at Sightsavers, where she manages supply chain and donor compliance. With extensive experience in finance and risk management, she oversees a project portfolio valued at nearly £200 million.
Work at Sightsavers
Sarah Bovill has been serving as the Director of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Finance and Operations at Sightsavers since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for supply chain management and ensuring donor compliance. She oversees a project portfolio valued at just under £200 million, managing risk and auditing processes for NTD grants and contracts. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at Sightsavers, including Head of Finance and Risk for NTDs and Trachoma Mapping, and Internal Auditor.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sightsavers, Sarah Bovill worked at Grant Thornton LLP as an Internal Audit Manager from 1987 to 2001. This role lasted for 14 years and provided her with significant experience in auditing and compliance. Following her tenure at Grant Thornton, she returned to Sightsavers, where she worked as an Internal Auditor from 2001 to 2012, and then as Head of Finance and Risk for various projects until 2019.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Bovill studied at Durham University from 1984 to 1987, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Classics. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial management, cost recovery, and financial forecasting for large-scale projects, particularly in the context of neglected tropical diseases.
Achievements in Financial Management
In her current role at Sightsavers, Sarah Bovill has developed a strong focus on financial management within the realm of neglected tropical diseases. She has demonstrated expertise in overseeing substantial project portfolios and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. Her experience in risk management and auditing processes has been crucial in maintaining the integrity of NTD grants and contracts.