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United Kingdom

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

TOCA Social is the world's first interactive football and dining experience, combining immersive gaming and world class food and drink.- Performed robust financial analyses to forecast business performance- Created various financial models e.g. DCF models, three-statement models and merger models- Presented analyses in easily digestible formats e.g. business plans, management reports and KPI dashboards

London, United Kingdom

- Led a team of two direct reports (Finance Admin Assistant and Financial Controller)- Financial management e.g. accounts payables, bank reconciliations, payroll, insurance, capital allowances claims, R&D tax credit claims, asset financing- Created financial processes and controls at a corporate and site level- Implemented ERP system (NetSuite), HRMS system (Fourth), BI system (Qlik) and EPOS System (Tevalis)- Complied with statutory obligations e.g. annual accounts filings, tax… Show more - Led a team of two direct reports (Finance Admin Assistant and Financial Controller)- Financial management e.g. accounts payables, bank reconciliations, payroll, insurance, capital allowances claims, R&D tax credit claims, asset financing- Created financial processes and controls at a corporate and site level- Implemented ERP system (NetSuite), HRMS system (Fourth), BI system (Qlik) and EPOS System (Tevalis)- Complied with statutory obligations e.g. annual accounts filings, tax returns- Provided input to various ad-hoc non-finance workstreams, especially HR and legal tasks Show less

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Piper Sandler's Energy division (formerly Simmons & Company International) is one of the largest and most experienced investment banks specialising in the energy industry, offering M&A advisory, capital markets execution and investment research.- Constructed financial analyses for recommendations and strategic decisions e.g. comparable company analyses- Created financial models for valuation metrics e.g. three statement models and DCF analyses- Created investment memorandums and… Show more Piper Sandler's Energy division (formerly Simmons & Company International) is one of the largest and most experienced investment banks specialising in the energy industry, offering M&A advisory, capital markets execution and investment research.- Constructed financial analyses for recommendations and strategic decisions e.g. comparable company analyses- Created financial models for valuation metrics e.g. three statement models and DCF analyses- Created investment memorandums and related materials for financing and sell-side assignments- Reviewed company fundamentals and financial statements- Wrote articles on Energy sector for publication in local newspaper- Produced and maintained various databases Show less

Nakuru, Kenya

Balloon Ventures supports entrepreneurs in Kenya and Uganda to grow businesses and defeat poverty.- Worked with entrepreneurs in Nakuru Town, Kenya, for ten weeks, helping to launch exciting new businesses and improve existing ones- Assisted the entrepreneurs to pitch for microfinance loans, sat on the pitching panel and was involved in the due diligence process- After the entrepreneurs had been funded, helped to implement business plans and plan future strategy for growth to… Show more Balloon Ventures supports entrepreneurs in Kenya and Uganda to grow businesses and defeat poverty.- Worked with entrepreneurs in Nakuru Town, Kenya, for ten weeks, helping to launch exciting new businesses and improve existing ones- Assisted the entrepreneurs to pitch for microfinance loans, sat on the pitching panel and was involved in the due diligence process- After the entrepreneurs had been funded, helped to implement business plans and plan future strategy for growth to ensure work had a lasting impact- Held a key role in the planning and preparation for a networking event for all the entrepreneurs and host homes involved in the programme- Organised accommodation, food, travel and activities for all 22 Balloon Ventures volunteers for the final weekend before the conclusion of the programme Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Business Growth Fund, is an investment company that provides growth capital for small and mid-sized businesses in the UK and Ireland.- Reviewed business applications- Performed commercial analyses and sector research- Wrote various strategic reports- Sourced deals- Performed various coordination and administration duties

Beijing City, China

Montpelier is a global leader in wealth management with over 20 years of experience.- Gained experience in the Chinese business environment, developing a keen awareness of how an international firm operates- Focussed on the portfolio management side of the business and was involved in researching funds and allocating clients’ cash based on individual factors - Researched different issues affecting clients and new ways in which Montpelier could add value for clients-… Show more Montpelier is a global leader in wealth management with over 20 years of experience.- Gained experience in the Chinese business environment, developing a keen awareness of how an international firm operates- Focussed on the portfolio management side of the business and was involved in researching funds and allocating clients’ cash based on individual factors - Researched different issues affecting clients and new ways in which Montpelier could add value for clients- Accompanied senior financial advisors on client meetings and was able to attend presentations and seminars on various issues to further knowledge regarding financial services Show less

Bacc, Accounting With Finance

Activities and Societies: Glasgow University Swimming and Waterpolo Club, Glasgow University Trading and Investment Club, Glasgow.

Erasmus Study Abroad Placement, Business And Finance

Activities and Societies: M.S.Z.V. Tiburón Swim Team, winning male club champion award. Studied at Maastricht University for one year.

Italian Studies

Attended Cultura Italiana, a private Italian language school for foreigners based in Bologna, for eight weeks during the summer of 2015..

Education record

Activities and Societies: Yearbook Committee Results: 2010 - Scottish Advanced Higher: English (A). Scottish Higher: Media Studies (A).