Lilly-rose Bacon
Newark,Nottinghamshire
Summary
High-achieving Banking and Finance graduate (2:1) with a proven track record in advanced quantitative analysis, including 82% in Game Theory and 74% in Financial Management. Combines rigorous academic training with practical commercial experience as a business owner, demonstrating exceptional work ethic, financial data analysis, and attention to detail. A self-motivated and rapid learner eager to leverage strong financial modelling and strategic problem-solving skills to add immediate value as a Financial Analyst.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Business owner
Heartstrings Ltd
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
2023.08 - Current
- Built budget plans- Formulated detailed operating budgets and variance reports to maintain long-term capital stability and optimise cash flow control.
- Completed market research- Conducted comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends and evaluate competitor financial strategies.
- Identified business opportunities- Evaluated untapped market demographics and calculated project viability to launch new revenue streams.
- Updated and maintained website- Supervised digital asset alignment and brand evolution strategies, increasing user conversion rates and customer acquisition efficiency.
- Negotiated supplier contracts- Negotiated high-value supplier contracts and credit terms, successfully reducing procurement costs and expanding gross margins.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09/2023 - 05/2026
A-Levels -
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sleaford, Lincolnshire 09/2021 - 06/2023
Skills
- Financial Modelling: Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Index/Match, Pivot Tables)
- Quantitative Analysis: Advanced econometric modelling, data regression, variance analysis, and statistical processing using Stata 18
- Software & Systems: MS Office Suite (Word, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Cash flow management
- Attention to Detail
- Structured Time Management
Academic Project
Quantitative Data Pipeline & Statistical Inference (Using Stata 18)
- Cleaned and merged disparate datasets, normalising monthly/annual data into a unified structure.
- Conducted trend tracking, time-series visualisation, and stationarity verification using automated ADF and PP hypothesis tests.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business owner
Heartstrings Ltd
2023.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Lincoln
09/2023 - 05/2026
A-Levels -
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
09/2021 - 06/2023