Liam Hughes
Shefford,Bedfordshire
Summary
I am an analytically driven commercial and finance professional with experience spanning commercial analysis, finance operations, and education support roles. I hold a Mathematics and Economics degree, providing a strong foundation in numerical analysis, problem-solving, and economic insight. I am currently studying the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), further developing my technical expertise in management accounting, financial reporting, and business strategy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Commercial analyst
Sacla' UK
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
2025.11 - Current
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate financial planning
- Produce monthly reports with clear insights for stakeholders
- Build and maintain Profit & Loss models to assess the financial impact of new business opportunities
- Analyse promotional activity using cost-based evaluation to assess profitability and effectiveness
- Track category performance across volume and value metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for growth
- Provide data-driven insights to support commercial decision-making and improve financial outcomes
Finance assistant
Sacla' UK
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
2024.08 - 2025.11
- Supported month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Calculated and posted non-current asset depreciation in line with accounting standards
- Performed variance analysis to support monthly reporting, identifying trends, drivers and risks
- Collaborated closely with operations to strengthen alignment between supply chain and finance
Scholarship programme
Sacla' UK
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Selected for a competitive scholarship programme, completing summer placements across key business functions
- Gained exposure to finance, operations, and commercial teams, developing a broad understanding of business processes
- Supported day-to-day activities within teams, contributing to operational tasks
- Analysed data and provided insights to support business decision-making
Teaching assistant internship
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford, Bedfordshire
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Delivered maths support to A-Level and Year 10 students in preparation for exams
- Planned and led revision sessions, breaking down topics into clear, understandable steps
- Adapted teaching approaches to suit different learning styles and ability levels
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Mathematics
University of Bristol
Bristol 2021.09 - 2024.07
CIMA Adv Dip MA (Currently Studying) - Management Accounting
CIMA
United Kingdom 2026.01 -
CIMA Dip MA - Management Accounting
CIMA
United Kingdom 2024.12 - 2026.01
A-Levels - Mathematics, Business, Design & Technology
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Bedfordshire 2019.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and financial modelling
- Experience using Power BI to build KPI dashboards, to support business insights
- Working knowledge of Sage X3
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy in mathematical work
- Effective communication skills, able to present information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Confident in stakeholder engagement, building positive working relationships across teams
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting, analysis, and data handling
Affiliations
- Golf
- House & Disco music
Timeline
CIMA Adv Dip MA (Currently Studying) - Management Accounting
CIMA
2026.01 -
Commercial analyst
Sacla' UK
2025.11 - Current
CIMA Dip MA - Management Accounting
CIMA
2024.12 - 2026.01
Finance assistant
Sacla' UK
2024.08 - 2025.11
Scholarship programme
Sacla' UK
2022.07 - 2022.08
Teaching assistant internship
Samuel Whitbread Academy
2022.06 - 2022.07
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Mathematics
University of Bristol
2021.09 - 2024.07
A-Levels - Mathematics, Business, Design & Technology
Samuel Whitbread Academy
2019.09 - 2021.07