Rachel is an emerging finance leader who believes numbers are never just numbers — they represent decisions, people and opportunities. With 13 years at BAE Systems, she has built a reputation for thinking differently, challenging the status quo and bringing people with her to deliver change. Trusted by senior leaders for her commercial judgement and ability to see beyond the obvious, Rachel combines financial expertise with deep organisational insight. From transforming business performance to changing how teams engage with finance, she is passionate about making finance human, meaningful and accessible. Rachel’s leadership style is defined by curiosity, courage and creating lasting impact.