ACA-qualified accountant with a strong academic background (First-Class BSc, Distinction MSc) and career to date in Big Four audit. Specialises in private equity and asset management clients, with experience across complex fund structures, financial instruments, and NAV testing. Brings additional commercial exposure from trading analysis and finance internships, combining technical rigour with commercial insight. Recognised multiple times for audit quality and leadership, this candidate is well placed to transition into industry and add value in either group finance or commercially focused roles.
? Key strengths and impact:
- ACA qualified, all exams passed first time.
- Experienced auditing mid-market and large-cap private equity and asset management clients, including LP/GP structures, SPVs, and carried interest.
- Strong technical expertise: NAV testing, valuation of level 3 investments, fund structures, and IFRS reporting.
- Twice awarded for audit quality in recognition of consistently high performance.
- Exposure to commercial finance analysis, including variance analysis, P&L reporting, and wastage cost identification during industry internship.
- Broader commercial experience in trading analysis, risk management, and real-time pricing models.
- Mentorship and leadership responsibilities, including supervising juniors and supporting new joiners.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with additional experience in R, QlikView, Stata, Bloomberg, and VBA.
? Best suited for:
Group finance, financial reporting, or commercial finance roles within investment, PE-backed, or international businesses. Particularly strong fit for environments seeking a technically robust accountant with an interest in applying insight to performance and decision-making.
