Kate Powells is the Group Financial Controller at Troocoo within the Finance division.

With more than 25 years’ experience in the finance industry, including over two years in recruitment, Kate brings deep expertise and a proven track record of financial leadership. A Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience, she has led finance teams and delivered strategic projects across major law firms and recruitment organisations.

Kate’s background spans governance, systems transformation, and process improvement. She combines a sharp analytical mindset with a collaborative leadership style and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

At Troocoo, Kate oversees the company’s financial operations, including cash flow forecasting, payroll, month-end reporting, tax compliance, and budgeting. She ensures sound governance, risk management, and cost control processes are in place, while partnering closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders to drive performance and strategic growth.

Kate is proud to support Troocoo’s exceptional team by ensuring financial operations run smoothly and efficiently, enabling the business to deliver outstanding service to clients and candidates. She’s passionate about driving process enhancements and supporting the implementation of strategic projects that strengthen operational performance and contribute to the long-term success of the organisation.