In November 1589 he joined the Privy Council. He acquired political influence chiefly on account of his financial ability. On 14 October 1591 he was appointed one of the four financial managers for the queen consort Anne of Denmark.
He became a key figure in the Privy Council in November 1589, leveraging his financial expertise to build political influence. This position led to his appointment on 14 October 1591 as one of the chief financial administrators for Queen Anne of Denmark.