Title: Director of Finance

Company: UK Payments Administration Ltd

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

As an expert in financial management accounting, Karen Milton continues in her third year as director of finance at UK Payments Administration Ltd. Throughout her work-week, she oversees the delivery of high quality, customer-focused finance and legal services, and is responsible for the financial management of seven autonomous payment industry companies. Ms. Milton also serves as a member of the board and senior management team, oversees the delivery of the organization’s strategic goals, and handles the company’s finances. Ms. Milton began her career as an audit trainee at KPMG.

The highlight of Ms. Milton’s career was being appointed to the Board of UK Payments Administration Limited in 2011. She attributes her success to hard work, dedication, and a ‘lead by example’ approach in the way that she conducts herself in her business dealings. She has an authoritative style to leadership supported by investing in the personal development of her teams. In the coming years, Ms. Milton aims to continue to enjoy her work and learn.