Alfie Cardwell-Brown

Numerate and highly analytical finance professional with experience in financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting. Skilled at producing ad-hoc and regular reports, trend analysis, and KPI tracking, with the ability to communicate complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders. Partially ACA-qualified and proficient in Excel, VBA, and financial dashboards, with experience supporting multi-department, high-volume projects.

Senior Audit Analyst | Deloitte | Sep 2024 – Present

1. • Conducted financial planning and analysis for global clients, reviewing statements, budgets, and year-on-year trends to identify key risks and opportunities.
2. • Produced management and ad-hoc reports for senior managers, directors and partners, translating complex financial data into actionable insights.
3. • Supported forecasting and variance analysis exercises, ensuring accuracy and consistency with strategic objectives.
4. • Collaborated across teams to ensure delivery of audit projects on time, enhancing financial process efficiency.
5. • Mentored and trained new joiners in financial procedures and analysis, improving team output.

1. • Managed cross-departmental projects, including financial tracking and reporting for business transformation initiatives.
2. • Developed automated dashboards and Excel-based financial models to monitor KPIs, track budgets, and support decision-making.
3. • Participated in shadow leadership team meetings, providing insights on resource allocation, departmental budgets, and performance metrics.

1. • Collected and reconciled financial data across multiple departments, supporting budgeting and reporting functions.
2. • Produced regular and ad-hoc reports for senior accountants to inform strategic financial decisions.
3. • Collaborated with stakeholders to streamline financial processes and ensure accurate reporting.

1. • MScRes Biological Sciences, University of East Anglia (2020–2021) – advanced data analysis and statistical research.
2. • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (2:1), University of East Anglia (2017–2020) – quantitative and analytical foundation.
3. • CompTIA Security+, 2024
4. • ACA Exams: 9/15 (Partially Qualified) – demonstrates commitment to professional accounting qualification