Sara Bassett

Role Finance Director
Organisation Shoreham Port
Location South East England

Sara joined Shoreham Port in 2007. Prior to joining the Port she gained over 12 years’ experience working within financial services and commercial accountancy for companies such as Lloyds TSB, American Express, Cytyc UK Limited and Independent Growth Finance. As Finance Director, Sara is responsible for setting the financial strategy of the Port, managing the Port’s finance team and working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the Port’s assets are fully utilised and maximising revenue streams. Sara was promoted to Finance Director & Deputy Chief Executive in 2014 and is also Company Secretary to Sussex Port Forwarding Limited, The Port of Shoreham Trustee Company Limited and Shoreham Port Developments and Investments Limited. Sara is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Vice-President for the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce and in 2019 was elected to Chair the British Ports Association’s Finance Group. Am keen to be a volunteer on the interview pool to assist other organisations with their recruitment process, along with being involved in someone commencing their career or for continual development/growth.

Expertise: Finance, Trade