Aaron Aloysious
London
Summary
Part-qualified CIMA finance analyst with expertise in FP&A and management accounting. Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting, complemented by strong Excel and Power BI skills. Actively pursuing CIMA certification while enhancing financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Associate Financial analyst
ASOS
London, London
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Led stakeholder meetings independently, presenting actuals vs budget with clear insights.
- Owned month-end processes: variance analysis, bridging, reclasses, and journals.
- Delivered financial analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decisions.
- Produced accurate financial models and cash forecasts, improving visibility for management.
- Automated key reports using advanced Excel (Power Query, pivots, XLOOKUP) and Power BI.
- Built dashboards to give real-time actuals vs budget for budget owners.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving opportunities by streamlining travel, sample, and operational spend using Excel, Power BI, and AI-driven process improvements. Savings reviewed and acknowledged by the CFO.
- Worked with Commercial Finance to consolidate departmental spend and support budgeting cycles.
- Improved data quality and cost allocation across RCs to strengthen reporting integrity.
Energy Specialist
Sigma Connected LTD
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Communicated complex energy and cost data clearly to clients, strengthening my ability to present technical information in an understandable way.
- Adapted quickly to changing regulations, pricing, and systems in a fast-paced environment.
- Applied strong analytical thinking to resolve complex customer issues, a skill directly applicable to interpreting financial data.
- Worked cross-functionally with operations, billing, and compliance teams, building solid teamwork and communication skills.
- Developed negotiation skills through managing disputes and guiding clients to practical, mutually beneficial outcomes.
Radiotherapist
City University
City of London
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Completed a two-year radiotherapy study, developing strong precision and attention to detail — directly applicable to financial data accuracy.
- Gained technical and analytical skills through treatment planning and equipment operation, supporting my ability to work with complex financial information and systems.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, strengthening my teamwork and communication skills.
- Developed strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, valuable for analysing data and supporting sound business decisions.
Education
A - Level - Psychology, English Literature & Language, Drama
Whitmore High School
London 09.2017 - 10.2019
GCSE - undefined
Whitmore High School
London 09.2013 - 06.2017
CIMA
Kaplan
City of London 09.2019 - 05.2020
CIMA
Kaplan
City of London 03.2025 -
Skills
- Financial analysis & reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis
- Advanced Excel Skills (Power Query, pivots, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH)
- Power BI & dashboarding
- Stakeholder communication & presentations
- Business acumen & commercial awareness
- Data analysis & reconciliation
- Month-end processes & journal entries
- Cost control & financial modelling
- Negotiation & influencing
- Teamwork & leadership
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Strong verbal communication (Level 5 certified)
- Event coordination & organisation
- First Aid: CPR & manual handling
- Highly coachable with a strong willingness to learn and develop professionally
LANGUAGES
English - Native speaker
Tamil - Native speaker
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Event Co-ordinator, IDanceStudioUk - City of London - Oct 2022 — Nov 2023
For consecutive years, I've assumed the pivotal role of primary organizer for a 250-attendee dance event, effectively managing finances and providing leadership. This experience has refined my abilities in leadership, communication, and financial management, enabling me to make sound decisions even under high-pressure circumstances.
Professional Dancer/Teacher, IDanceStudiouk - London - Sep 2017 — Present As a dance teacher, I've honed communication, adaptability, and leadership skills, readily transferable to professional roles where effective communication, adaptability, and leadership are vital.