BSc Hons Mathematics

University of Bath

My mathematics degree helped me excel into my accounting career.

Analytical skills and logical thinking developed during the degree support my approach to designing and building financial models.

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During my degree I did a 1-year work placement with Lloyds TSB in its credit model development team in Brighton - working on credit scorecards for overdraft applications.

Corporate Finance Associate

RSM, Southampton

Following an initial year in audit and accounts, my first role after graduation was as a corporate finance generalist - which provided a broad understanding of corporate finance.

I gained a wide range of experiences across M&A, Financial Due Diligence, Valuations and in this role I began building financial models.

I completed my ACA training and became a fully qualified accountant in 2008.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

RSM, Preston

An internally facing role responsible for the design and implementation of a variety of business critical processes delivered for internal stakeholders.

Overhauled the firm's budgeting templates and data aggregation process - reduced consolidation time from one week to 2hrs - enabling more revisions and significant additional insights for the national leadership team.

I took my Excel skills to the next level and became the national 'go to' person.

Financial Modelling Director

RSM, London

A welcome return to a client facing role in which I enjoyed solving problems and helping people.

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The logical mindset, numerate ability, corporate finance experience, understanding of what business leaders need, plus my Excel and data skills came together perfectly as I found my niche in this technical role.

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My entire career has led to this point. Financial modelling is something I genuinely enjoy and for which I have developed extensive skills and experience.

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