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Dorian Gibson

London,UK

Summary

Analytical and commercially minded Finance Analyst with over five years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, commercial finance, and management accounting. Currently working at Monzo Bank as a Commercial Finance Analyst, where I drive data-led decision-making, support strategic planning, and deliver insight-driven reporting in a fast-paced digital banking environment. Known for quickly adapting to dynamic business needs, identifying process improvement opportunities, and delivering high-impact financial insights. Seeking to leverage my FP&A expertise to add value in a growth-focused, forward-thinking organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Commercial Finance Analyst

Monzo Bank
London, City of London
11.2024 - Current
  • Proactively established monthly financial reporting for the Borrowing business area, enhancing visibility and decision-making.
  • Collaborated closely with Borrowing VPs to deliver insights and lead the monthly Borrowing Finance Review meetings.
  • Developed a new cost tracking template, providing the business with monthly visibility of current spend and improving forecasting accuracy and budget setting.
  • Analysed financial data to support strategic planning and informed decision-making during the biannual budgeting process.
  • Built detailed financial models from scratch to track performance and add value to expanding divisions, including Homeownership.

Financial Analyst

Capital One
Nottingham, UK
07.2022 - 11.2024
  • Part of the Cost Team within FP&A, reporting to the Head of Cost and ultimately the CFO.
  • Own the month end and monthly performance processes, ensuring accurate recognition, reporting and understanding of financials.
  • Own monthly reporting processes, including providing analysis into key performance drivers to support timely management decisions.
  • Present monthly financial reviews for the tech department directly to the CFO and the FP&A team.
  • Business partner the Tech, Product and C&T (Change and Transformation) teams to advise, challenge and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
  • Tech Transformation project, providing summaries, updates, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Manage all labour and non-labour CAPEX, earning the nickname 'CAPEX Boy'.
  • Owner of depreciation forecasts for the UK business, aiding management planning.

Trainee Accountant

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Management Accounting:
  • Managed accounts for three departments.
  • Produced monthly reports for budget holders and senior management.
  • Analyzed variances and provided actionable commentary.
  • Completed quarterly reforecasts and annual budget setting.
  • Financial Accounting:
  • Assisted in year-end financial statement preparation and audits.
  • Coordinated with tax advisors for accurate tax submissions.
  • Handled insurance claims and renewals for the university and its subsidiaries.
  • Corporate Reporting:
  • Improved processes through power query implementation.
  • Automated and enhanced accuracy of monthly staffing reports.

Commercial Management Placement

Marks & Spencer
Sheffield
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Led and motivated teams to maximize sales and manage employee absences.
  • Participated in an 8-week project at the Head Office, working directly for the CEO.
  • Made key sales decisions and contributed to hiring and recruiting processes.

Education

BA - Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Nottingham Trent University
09.2015 - 07/2019

A levels - Applied Business, Sport Science, Physical Education

Bishopshalt School
08.2008 - 05/2012

Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Financial Modelling
  • Budget setting
  • Data Analytics
  • Business Partnering
  • Variance Analysis
  • CAPEX Management

Languages

English
Fluent
Polish
Native

Tools and Software

  • Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, GMail)
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Intermediate SQL
  • Anaplan
  • Finsight
  • Onestream (Oracle)
  • Slack

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Football
  • Gym
  • Padel
  • Reading
  • Travelling

Timeline

Commercial Finance Analyst

Monzo Bank
11.2024 - Current

Financial Analyst

Capital One
07.2022 - 11.2024

Trainee Accountant

Nottingham Trent University
09.2019 - 07.2022

Commercial Management Placement

Marks & Spencer
09.2017 - 09.2018

BA - Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Nottingham Trent University
09.2015 - 07/2019

A levels - Applied Business, Sport Science, Physical Education

Bishopshalt School
08.2008 - 05/2012

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