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Melvin Cohen

Melvin Cohen

London,England

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with expertise in budgeting and finance, strategic management, and financial management. Demonstrates proficiency in investment appraisals and risk management processes, complemented by excellent communication skills and a powerful negotiating ability. Fluent in both French and English, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive organisational success and growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales account executive

Bloomberg LP
London
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed large client portfolios across French speaking territories (France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland)
  • Established country-specific strategies by analysing market trends and socio-economic factors.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers, both at executive and operational levels.
  • Conducted regular meetings, presentations, and events to engage with clients and build relationships
  • Identified cross-selling opportunities tailored to customer needs, strengthening sales efforts without compromising service quality.
  • Managed sales process, from initial engagement to contract execution, including commercial terms and negotiations.
  • Fostered long-term customer loyalty through exceptional after-sales services.

Equity analyst

Bloomberg LP
London
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Analyzed securities with deep datasets including estimates, fundamentals, and proprietary and third-party research.
  • Assessed market trends for identifying new business opportunities.
  • Evaluated performance of individual stocks using fundamental analysis techniques.
  • Developed financial models, aiding in accurate decision-making.
  • Evaluated corporate actions, analysing tenders and other modifications to terms or conditions of investments.
  • Utilised advanced equipment for precise screening and analysis processes.

Finance Investment Analyst

Selfridges
London
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses,professional service contracts, and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs.
  • Reviewed budget performance reports, ensuring departments and agencies operating within allocated budgets and investigated excessive expenses and reporting discrepancies.
  • Provided clear guidance and KPIs for financial planning processes, ensuring consistent deliveries with sufficient information to explain drivers and trends.
  • Delivered financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders, improving strategic planning.
  • Interacted with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Performed detailed period-end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring strict accuracy throughout.
  • Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction, increasing investment budget.

Luxury Sales Consultant

Selfridges
London
06.2017 - 12.2020
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Used product knowledge, sales abilities, and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases.
  • Grew client base through continued level of outstanding service.
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
  • Responsible for weekly trade reports.

Floor Manager

ALLSAINTS Selfridges
London
12.2016 - 05.2017
  • Led team to deliver consistently excellent sales-floor service, continually meeting customer needs to provide first-class experience.
  • Managed staff schedules and budgets for continued productive and profitable company running.
  • Handled day-to-day running of store, ensuring high level of productivity and tracking progression.
  • Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
  • Responsible for KPI's tracking and daily reporting

Store Manager

Joy
London
11.2015 - 12.2016
  • Hired, trained, and supervised team of up to 15 associates by helping them to meet daily and weekly sales goals through training and mentoring.
  • Oversaw inventory tracking, management, and physical inventory counts.
  • Increased profits by restructuring store layouts, enabling more efficient inventory management, financial planning, and sales performance analysis.
  • Managed effectively accounting and administrative responsibilities
  • Planned and organized marketing events enhancing sales performance.

Store Manager

LE LIBE
France, Nice
09.2011 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw inventory tracking, management, and physical inventory counts.
  • Maintained daily records of all transactions.
  • Managed day-to-day operations for tobacco store with up to £6 million in annual sales.
  • Carried efficiently accounting and reporting duties.
  • Participated in design of business strategy.
  • Efficiently hired, trained, and evaluated employees.
  • Determined staff promotions and demotions, and terminated employees when necessary.

Education

CFA Program Candidate - Investment Management, Financial Analysis

Chartered Financial Institute
London

Honours degree - Business and Finance

The University of Law
London
07.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Management and Leadership

Chartered Management Institute
London
07.2020

Baccalauréat - Scientifique

Parc Imperial
Nice
07.2015

Skills

  • Budgeting and finance
  • Strategic management
  • Financial management
  • Investment appraisals
  • Risk management processes and analysis
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Powerful negotiator
  • Fluent in French and English

Accomplishments

  • 2018 - Selfridges "Extraordinary People Club"
  • 2017 - CIMA "Business Game Winning Team"

Hobbies and Interest

  • Individual and team sports (e.g Martial arts, Basketball, Football)
  • Reading (e.g financial and technological articles)
  • Volunteering (e.g Charity)
  • Traveling


Timeline

Sales account executive

Bloomberg LP
02.2024 - Current

Equity analyst

Bloomberg LP
01.2023 - 02.2024

Finance Investment Analyst

Selfridges
01.2021 - 01.2023

Luxury Sales Consultant

Selfridges
06.2017 - 12.2020

Floor Manager

ALLSAINTS Selfridges
12.2016 - 05.2017

Store Manager

Joy
11.2015 - 12.2016

Store Manager

LE LIBE
09.2011 - 09.2015

CFA Program Candidate - Investment Management, Financial Analysis

Chartered Financial Institute

Honours degree - Business and Finance

The University of Law

Certificate of Higher Education - Management and Leadership

Chartered Management Institute

Baccalauréat - Scientifique

Parc Imperial

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