Jazzy Finney
Summary
Motivated accounting and finance individual, on track for a First with a proven track record in data analysis, budget management, and event execution, contributing to a successful charity initiative.
Strong communicator with exposure to the financial services and commercial Industry; developing knowledge of Tax, Financial Transformation, Commercial Analysis, AP, AR and Treasury.
Competed as part of Reading Performance's Premier League hockey squad and now competing for Loughborough University.
Eager to apply accounting and finance academic knowledge to add value and contribute to a company's success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Experience
Dignity Funeral Directors
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Tasked with analysing customer debt data developing methods to reduce it, using Excel and Pivot tables to present conclusions.
- Worked within the Financial Transformation team, logging activities to aid in improving efficiency and financial profitability.
- Working within the AR and Treasury sections, logging invoices as well as correcting previous errors as part of AP.
- Improved VAT understanding by learning partial and exempt classification and calculations.
Work Experience
Succession Wealth
Plymouth
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Assisted in analysing previous year’s CFCO summary and collaborated with CFO to enhance financial understanding.
- Developed skills in recording double-entry bookkeeping transactions using NetSuite.
- Reviewed annual reports including financial statements and forecasts to identify insights and draw conclusions.
- Engaged in discussions with a data scientist about the impact of artificial intelligence in finance and its implications for future roles.
- Shadowed senior meetings focused on business transformation initiatives to gain insights into planning and implementation processes.
- Conducted one-to-one meetings with finance managers to understand role responsibilities and daily operations.
- Gained exposure to business intelligence tools such as Power BI and learned how data is visualised to support decision-making.
Finance Lead - Charity Event
Bradfield College
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed event finances, and coordinated marketing initiatives in partnership with the charity.
- Delivered a profitable event while ensuring high-quality entertainment and a positive audience experience.
- Presented on behalf of the charity during the event, engaging the audience and representing the organisation professionally.
- Created and monitored budgets, analysing variances between projected and actual costs to optimise expenditure.
Hockey Coach
Bradfield College, Trojans Club and One Hockey
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in implementing comprehensive training programs for junior athletes, providing an enthusiastic atmosphere for young players.
- Tailored communication strategies to effectively engage players from diverse backgrounds.
Host, Waitress and Bar Work
The Grange and Private Waitressing
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Greeted guests upon arrival, providing a warm, welcoming atmosphere to enhance customer experience.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, prioritising tasks to maintain seamless service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar area for easy access and quick service to customers.
Education
Degree - Accounting and Finance
Loughborough
Loughborough, LEC2029
A-Levels -
Bradfield College
Bradfield, WBK2025
EPQ -
Bradfield College
Bradfield, WBK2025
GCSEs -
Bradfield College
Bradfield, WBK2023
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Strong analytical thinking and data analysis
- Experienced in budgeting and reconciliation processes
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in handling financial data
- Works effectively both independently, and as part of a team
- Adaptable, reliable, and maintains composure under tight deadlines and pressure
Accomplishments
- College Prefect, Bradfield College
- Business Award (2024)
- Participated in the Business Enrichment Programme at Bradfield College, gaining deeper insight into key areas of business and finance.
- Member of the Psychology Society at Bradfield College, contributing to discussions and presenting on psychological topics.
- Captain, 1st XI Hockey Team, Bradfield College
- Sports Scholarship from the age of 13, Bradfield College
Hobbies and interests
- Playing Hockey.
- Going to the gym and keeping fit.
- Music and singing.
- Socialising.
Timeline
Work Experience
Dignity Funeral Directors
07.2026 - 07.2026
Host, Waitress and Bar Work
The Grange and Private Waitressing
06.2026 - 07.2026
Work Experience
Succession Wealth
03.2026 - 03.2026
Finance Lead - Charity Event
Bradfield College
01.2024 - 03.2024
Hockey Coach
Bradfield College, Trojans Club and One Hockey
09.2023 - 02.2024
Degree - Accounting and Finance
Loughborough
A-Levels -
Bradfield College
EPQ -
Bradfield College
GCSEs -
Bradfield College