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Karen Armstrong
Graduate financial analyst
Personal summary A highly motivated Finance graduate who is able to provide key analytical support to company managers. Ambitious and looking forward to playing a vital role in financial decision-making and adding significant value to a business. A high performing individual, demonstrating drive, enthusiasm and initiative, with the ability to work well under pressure, consistently delivering quickly and accurately and able to prioritise to ensure deadlines are met whilst maintaining a high standard of analysis and insight. Experience of budgeting, forecasting and producing monthly financial reports as well as reviewing internal company processes to advise on any improvements which could be made. Presently looking to join a company that offers long term career prospects and also a opportunity to study towards CIMA membership.
Academic
Bournemouth University 2007 – 2010 BSc (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management Studies Bournemouth County College A’ Levels: Maths A English B Commerce A 2005 - 2007
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Areas of expertise
Analyzing statistics Data manipulation Commercial acumen
Financial research Data validation Internal controls
Data analysis Portfolio management Business analysis
Career history
Marstons Engineering – Birmingham
GRADUATE FINANCIAL ANALYST
April 2010 - Present
Providing financial analysis and information that enables all areas of the company to make appropriate business decisions. Assisting in the development of systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency with which management information is produced. Duties: Supporting external auditors in their interim and year end programmes . The preparation and delivery of Management Accounts. Monitoring and reviewing company spending. Providing financial information and recommendations. Control of merchandise spending. Invoicing and purchase order creation and maintenance. Supporting development of...