Gagan Singh Gill
Leicester
Summary
Analytical and commercially minded final-year Economics and Finance student with over one year of experience within Financial Accounting and Finance Operations. Proven ability to identify business inefficiencies, independently develop automation solutions and deliver measurable process improvements using Microsoft Excel and Power Query. Experienced working with senior stakeholders, supporting audit and month-end activities, and communicating technical solutions to colleagues. Seeking a graduate role within Finance, Consulting or Business Transformation where I can combine analytical thinking, technology and continuous improvement to deliver business value. Highly-motivated individual with aspirations in business creation and development. Innovative and analytical-thinking to evolve ideas and tackle obstacles successfully. Eager to build on management skills with practical commercial experience.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder
Leicester Gutter Care
Leicester
2026.04 - Current
- Founded and operate a local exterior cleaning business, managing customer acquisition, quotations, scheduling and service delivery.
- Developed the company website and Google Business Profile, generating enquiries through local SEO and digital marketing.
- Coordinate subcontractors, maintain customer relationships and manage the business's online reputation to support sustainable growth.
Customer assistant
Tesco
Leicester
2021.08 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service across multiple operational departments while consistently achieving high standards of efficiency, accuracy and professionalism.
- Collaborated with colleagues across store operations to support changing business priorities, ensuring an excellent customer experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Successfully balanced part-time employment alongside full-time university studies and a year-long finance placement, demonstrating strong time management, adaptability and reliability.
Finance Placement Student – Financial Accounting
University of Derby
2025.08 - 2026.07
- Managed monthly reconciliations across multiple high-value GBP, EUR and USD bank accounts using Oracle Finance and Microsoft Excel.
- Independently identified inefficient finance processes, self-taught Microsoft Power Query and designed 7 automation solutions that reduced manual processing by approximately 335 hours annually.
- Recreated existing Alteryx workflows within Power Query, reducing reliance on licensed software and improving long-term sustainability.
- Presented automation solutions to the Finance department and trained colleagues across multiple teams to identify and automate inefficient processes.
- Produced audit-ready reconciliations, supported month-end close, VAT reporting, Oracle Finance validation and collaborated with auditors and senior finance stakeholders.
Research intern
University of Derby
2025.04 - 2025.07
- Completed an 80-hour interdisciplinary research internship investigating the relationship between respiratory muscle training, exercise and health outcomes.
- Conducted literature reviews, collected and validated research data, and maintained accurate documentation throughout the project.
- Collaborated with academic researchers to support data collection, analysis and evidence-based research activities.
Secretary of Finance
University of Derby Badminton Club
2024.09 - 2025.05
- Managed the club budget, monitored income and expenditure, and supported financial planning throughout the academic year.
- Worked closely with committee members to ensure effective financial management and support the successful operation of the club.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics and Finance
University od Derby
2023.09 - 2027.05
Accomplishments
- Qualified for and competed in the All England Junior Badminton Championships, demonstrating performance at national junior level.
- Sikh Games UK 2025 – Men's Singles Champion
- Sikh Games UK 2025 – Men's Doubles Champion
- Tournament Organiser – Sikh Games UK 2026, successfully coordinating player registrations, scheduling, volunteers and tournament operations.
- Designed and implemented 7 Microsoft Power Query automation solutions during my industrial placement, reducing manual processing by approximately [XX] hours annually.
- Independently self-taught Microsoft Power Query and introduced its use within the Finance department to support long-term process improvement.
Certification
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
- Microsoft Excel Certification
Languages
English
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Entrepreneurship • Business Process Improvement • Financial Markets • Badminton • Boxing • Calisthenics
Timeline
Founder
Leicester Gutter Care
2026.04 - Current
Finance Placement Student – Financial Accounting
University of Derby
2025.08 - 2026.07
Research intern
University of Derby
2025.04 - 2025.07
Secretary of Finance
University of Derby Badminton Club
2024.09 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics and Finance
University od Derby
2023.09 - 2027.05
Customer assistant
Tesco
2021.08 - Current