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Overview:As a Commercial Finance Analyst in the Food & Beverage division, I played a pivotal role in driving financial control and strategic decision-making. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial goals and operational performance.Key Responsibilities: - Optimised Marketing Spend: Led regular meetings with non-financial stakeholders to monitor and control the marketing spend of F&B outlets. Ensured alignment with budgets and forecasts,… Show more Overview:As a Commercial Finance Analyst in the Food & Beverage division, I played a pivotal role in driving financial control and strategic decision-making. I worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial goals and operational performance.Key Responsibilities: - Optimised Marketing Spend: Led regular meetings with non-financial stakeholders to monitor and control the marketing spend of F&B outlets. Ensured alignment with budgets and forecasts, resulting in more efficient use of marketing resources.- Budget Preparation: Assisted in the development of detailed annual budgets and financial forecasts for F&B sales, cost of sales (COGS), and marketing expenses. Ensured the accuracy and timeliness of financial data, providing valuable insights for decision-making. - Performance Reporting: Took charge of weekly and monthly reporting for F&B performance, benchmarking results against market averages.Additional achievements: - Acted as a buddy for one of the first-year graduates and helped them navigate the first few months within the business.- Acted as a mentor to one of the summer interns in the Finance department as part of the 10,000 Black Interns scheme. Helped the intern get settled into the business by having regular catch-ups. Additionally, I guided her in the preparation of the final project, a presentation of Whitbread's property life cycle. Show less

Overview:During my time as a General Ledger Analyst, I was responsible for supporting month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing critical support across various accounting functions. I developed expertise in key areas such as Ancillary Revenue, Goods Received Not Yet Invoiced (GRNI), and Intercompany Loans, utilising Oracle Fusion and the Smartview Excel add-on for efficient financial operations.Key Responsibilities:- Month-End Processes: Posted… Show more Overview:During my time as a General Ledger Analyst, I was responsible for supporting month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing critical support across various accounting functions. I developed expertise in key areas such as Ancillary Revenue, Goods Received Not Yet Invoiced (GRNI), and Intercompany Loans, utilising Oracle Fusion and the Smartview Excel add-on for efficient financial operations.Key Responsibilities:- Month-End Processes: Posted journal entries as part of month-end closing activities, ensuring all financial data was accurate and up to date for reporting purposes.- Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Performed comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring alignment between ledger accounts and actual figures. This process enhanced financial accuracy and transparency.- Profit & Loss Queries: Responded to queries relating to revenue and cost accounts, providing timely and clear explanations to both finance and non-finance stakeholders (hotel and restaurant managers).- Ad-Hoc Tasks: Took on various ad-hoc responsibilities, from reporting tasks to analytical support, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail in a dynamic work environment. Show less

Overview:As an Audit Associate, I was responsible for conducting audits of financial statements prepared under UK GAAP and IFRS for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). My role involved ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing valuable insights to clients on financial reporting and internal controls.Key Responsibilities:- Financial Statement Audits: Audited financial statements under both UK GAAP and IFRS for SMEs across various industries (mainly car… Show more Overview:As an Audit Associate, I was responsible for conducting audits of financial statements prepared under UK GAAP and IFRS for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). My role involved ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing valuable insights to clients on financial reporting and internal controls.Key Responsibilities:- Financial Statement Audits: Audited financial statements under both UK GAAP and IFRS for SMEs across various industries (mainly car dealerships and manufacturing operations), ensuring accurate representation and adherence to relevant accounting standards.- Testing and Compliance: Conducted detailed transaction testing, walkthroughs, and window dressing tests to assess the integrity of financial data. Ensured compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.- Accounting Policy Reviews: Reviewed and evaluated clients' accounting policies to ensure consistency with applicable standards and best practices, offering recommendations where necessary. Show less

5-star hotel with a Michelin-star restaurant and the Royal Warrant of HM The QueenOverview:As an F&B Management Trainee at The Goring Hotel, I gained comprehensive experience across several Food & Beverage departments, including In-Room Dining, the Restaurant, Conferences & Banqueting, and the Bar.Key Achievements:- Forbes Travel Guide Recognition: Achieved a 92% score in the Forbes Travel Guide inspection for In-Room Dining, surpassing the 90% threshold required for… Show more 5-star hotel with a Michelin-star restaurant and the Royal Warrant of HM The QueenOverview:As an F&B Management Trainee at The Goring Hotel, I gained comprehensive experience across several Food & Beverage departments, including In-Room Dining, the Restaurant, Conferences & Banqueting, and the Bar.Key Achievements:- Forbes Travel Guide Recognition: Achieved a 92% score in the Forbes Travel Guide inspection for In-Room Dining, surpassing the 90% threshold required for 5-star service. This accomplishment reflected my commitment to delivering impeccable guest experiences in a high-pressure environment. Show less

Acca, Accounting

Part-qualified - passed 9 out of 13 total exams

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, International Hospitality And Tourism Management, First Class

Extracurricular Activities: • Represented the University of Surrey as its delegate to various competitions and conferences: The Young.

Bba International Hospitality And Tourism Management

Erasmus study exchange semester Was elected spokesman and leader of the team in charge of the Act of Kindness charity as part.

Romanian Baccalaureate, Mathematics, Physics, Romanian Literature, 9.35/10 - 91St Percentile In The 2017 National Cohort