ACCA’s Sectors and Communities team brings you conversations with members from across the profession, exploring career journeys, trends, and insights shaping finance today.
Eloise Oxenham ACCA – Resilience tested and strengthened through navigating career twists and turns
As the first child in her family to attend university, Eloise was determined to use her degree as a launch pad for her career. Studies in Law and French led her to a first role in a personal injury firm, before going on to apply for a role working in insolvency at Menzies in Cardiff. There she met the first of her inspirational leaders, John Cullen and Beth Evans. After qualifying with ACCA in 2022, and with the guidance of another supportive and influential leader-mentor in Katherine Broadhurst, Eloise is now in her perfect role – working as a financial controller in the NHS at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.
Hear more from Eloise about her career journey and the people who inspired and supported her.
28 Aug 2026
Janine Rennie FCCA – Resilience built from a determination to beat the odds
Despite being told at 25 that a lupus diagnosis would mean only having 5 years to live and never being able to have children, Janine has beaten the odds to build a 30 year career in the third sector and has three grown up children.
Currently working as an elected councillor for Clackmannanshire Council, as well as the CEO of Money Advice Scotland, Janine’s desire to create an impact which makes a real difference in people’s lives is definitely being realised. Learn more about her story in this episode of The Resilient Accountant.
18 Aug 2026
Journey to CFO in partnership with BDO: Maria Ghibu
With more than 20 years’ experience across technology, biotech and financial services, Maria has held senior roles including CFO, COO, CEO and Non-Executive Director. She has led businesses through finance transformation, fundraising, M&A, international growth and periods of rapid change.
Alongside her career in finance and leadership, Maria also makes time for her creative pursuits, including Pilates, writing and painting. In this episode, she shares her journey to CFO, the experiences that have shaped her leadership approach, and the interests that keep her curious outside of work.
Watch the Vodcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGLbhAqa_cU)
Find out more about BDO (https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/insights/business-services-and-outsourcing/finance-function-of-the-future/ffoftf-hub?)
Find out more about Rachel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-shorter-fcca-7457b043/)
Find out more about Maria (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-ghibu/)
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