Finance Assistant at Coventry University (2025-06 – Present)
Process and manage financial transactions, maintain SAP records, reconcile budgets, and support month-end close processes.
- Process and manage 150+ monthly financial transactions across 10 departments and 18 active suppliers, maintaining 99%+ accuracy in line with university financial policies and audit requirements
- Maintain and reconcile financial records in SAP, supporting month-end close processes, VAT application, and resolution of variances directly contributing to management account accuracy across a monitored budget of ~£750k annually
- Monitor cost tracking and budget expenditure across departments, producing variance reports and flagging discrepancies to support senior management decision-making
- Assist in preparing financial reports and management information for Heads of Department, ensuring accurate data is available for planning and resource allocation
- Critically review supplier invoices and purchase orders, ensuring adherence to university procedures and best practice supporting contract compliance and internal controls
- Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve discrepancies, drive process improvements, and enhance financial workflow efficiency
Finance & Strategy Analyst at Zinc Money (2024-04 – 2024-09)
Developed financial models, prepared business cases, and conducted market analysis to support strategic decision-making for fintech ventures.
- Developed financial models and forecasts to evaluate the viability of new fintech product ventures, supporting senior leadership in strategic decision-making and resource allocation
- Prepared business cases and feasibility assessments for new commercial opportunities, critically appraising revenue potential, cost structures, and financial risk directly aligned to special projects work within a Finance Manager remit
- Conducted market sizing and competitive analysis to inform pricing recommendations contributing to a pricing strategy revision that drove a projected 30% uplift in predicted revenue for client fintech products
- Performed revenue and cost analysis across multiple client engagements, identifying financial performance gaps and recommending corrective actions to improve commercial outcomes
- Delivered client advisory and consultancy work, presenting financial findings and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders strengthening communication, presentational, and financial advisory skills
- Managed end-to-end product strategy workstreams, coordinating cross-functional teams to translate financial insights into operational plans and measurable business outcomes
Payment Operations Manager at Fly Finance (2023-04 – 2024-04)
Promoted to Manager, overseeing management accounting, team supervision, and statutory compliance with responsibility for £900k+ revenue targets.
- Promoted to Manager after one year, taking ownership of management accounting responsibilities including preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L variance analysis, and departmental reporting packs for senior leadership covering revenue, P&L, and cash flow statements
- Contributed to statutory accounts preparation encompassing revenue recognition, P&L, and cash flow reporting, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 / UK GAAP and achieving a clean audit outcome
- Led and supervised a team of 8 payment operations specialists, overseeing workload allocation, performance monitoring, and compliance driving a 30% reduction in processing errors and discrepancies within 6 months
- Set, monitored, and reported on departmental revenue targets of ~£900k, producing monthly cash flow forecasts and financial performance indicators to support senior management decision-making
- Prepared business plans and financial assessments for new operational ventures, critically appraising commercial viability, pricing strategy, and risk informing senior-level strategic decisions
- Reviewed and appraised 4–5 contracts per quarter, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal financial controls, and best practice compliance
- Presented monthly financial performance summaries to senior management, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Payment Operations Specialist at Fly Finance (2022-04 – 2023-04)
Managed high-volume client transactions, performed multi-currency reconciliations, and developed financial tracking tools.
- Managed 500+ client transactions, ensuring accurate and timely processing in a high-volume environment with strict regulatory compliance
- Performed monthly reconciliation of £800k+ in multi-currency transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies to uphold financial accuracy
- Developed tracking dashboards and cash flow monitoring tools, improving operational visibility and supporting costing and financial performance reporting
- Maintained financial records in line with audit and regulatory standards, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex issues efficiently
