Charlie Hussey
Exeter ,Devon
Summary
Ambitious BSc Accounting and Finance student with entrepreneurial experience in scaling a tutoring business. Developed skills in financial services through roles in regulatory risk and compliance and financial analysis. Demonstrated leadership managing a team of 15, combining analytical and organisational abilities to drive results in client-focused environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Tutor
Self-employed
04.2024 - Current
- Achieved a 90% exam pass rate among students, with 100% showing measurable grade improvement
- Founded and scaled GCSE Maths tutoring business from 1 to 20 students in months through targeted advertising, referrals, and self-built website
- Developed and managed business website and marketing campaigns to sustain client acquisition
- Managed pricing, scheduling, and client relationships while balancing full-time academic study
Work Experience Student - Investment Management
Wise Funds
05.2026 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with director and co-portfolio manager on investment decision-making and portfolio management activities.
- Analysed Burberry financial performance using Excel; identified trends and insights across key metrics over the decade.
- Interpreted key investment metrics through application of Excel-based financial formulas.
- Reviewed industry calls to understand macroeconomic analysis by reviewing an industry call examining the impact of global political events on consumer confidence and investment decisions
Catering Partner
John Lewis & Partners
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Coordinated team of up to 15 as Customer Service Lead during shifts, responding to real-time customer demand to ensure seamless service delivery
- Oversaw staff breaks and cover across both service areas, ensuring consistent operations during peak periods to enhance customer experience
- Delivered front-line customer service, food and drink preparation in a fast-paced, high-footfall retail environment
- Balanced operational demands with team welfare, enhancing prioritisation and people-management skills in a large team environment
Work Experience Student — Regulatory Resilience
NatWest Group
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Completed a work experience placement with the Head of Regulatory Resilience at NatWest, gaining exposure to regulatory delivery across Outsourcing and Third-Party Risk Management, Operational Resilience, and EBA Outsourcing Guidelines
- Articulated rationale behind regulatory compliance in team meetings, detailing operational, financial, and reputational consequences of non-compliance for banks
- Collaborated with professionals across various teams to investigate diverse career pathways within financial services
Education
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Lord Williams's School
Thame, OXF 2018 - 2024
A-Levels - Sixth Form Studies
Lord Williams's School
Thame 2024 - 2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance with Industrial Experience
University of Exeter
Exeter 2026 - 2030
Skills
- Portfolio management
- Financial Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
- Risk & Regulatory Awareness
- Commercial Awareness
- Team Coordination
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
Work Experience Student - Investment Management
Wise Funds
05.2026 - 05.2026
Catering Partner
John Lewis & Partners
10.2025 - 05.2026
Founder & Tutor
Self-employed
04.2024 - Current
Work Experience Student — Regulatory Resilience
NatWest Group
02.2024 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance with Industrial Experience
University of Exeter
2026 - 2030
A-Levels - Sixth Form Studies
Lord Williams's School
2024 - 2025
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Lord Williams's School
2018 - 2024