Moin Uddin
Birmingham,England
Summary
Dedicated AAT Finance Apprentice with strong hands-on knowledge in financial reporting, variance analysis, month-end processes, and dealing with budgets of up to £95 million in precision and in accordance with financial processes. Experience of Oracle and Sage accounting software, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to articulate financial information in an effective way to finance and non-finance stakeholders. Seeking challenging,
growth oriented position where I can make a positive impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance apprentice
UHB
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.09 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports and management information to support decision-making
- Performed variance analysis, identifying trends and explaining differences between actual and budgeted figures
- Maintained accurate and well-structured working papers to support financial reporting and audits
- Carried out data reconciliation to ensure consistency and accuracy across financial records
- Supported month-end processes, ensuring tasks were completed within strict deadlines
- Analysed financial data to identify errors, discrepancies, and areas for improvement
- Contributed to budget monitoring, highlighting key financial risks and opportunities
- Used finance systems and spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) to manipulate and present data effectively
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve processes and enhance reporting quality
- Communicated financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Chef/ Front of house
Blueprint Burgers
Birmingham , West Midlands
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Training and Development: Trained new employees in key culinary techniques
- Customer Interaction: Engaged with customers in a polite and helpful manner, resolving issues such as out-of-stock items and late deliveries.
- Inventory Management: Accurately forecasted kitchen supply needs, which helped to reduce wastage and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Innovation and Trend Analysis: Incorporated customer feedback into the creation of new signature dishes, using social media trends to influence menu development.
- Team Management: Worked with a team of three, rotating to work both in the kitchen and front-of-house to ensure seamless operations.
- Product Development: Experimented with new dishes and created items based on customer feedback and current trends.
Education
Accounting and Finance
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
GCSEs -
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Skills
- Financial Analysis – Able to interpret financial data, identify trends, and explain variances
- Data Reconciliation – Ensuring accuracy and consistency across financial records
- Management Reporting – Supporting preparation of clear and structured financial reports
- Microsoft Excel – Confident using formulas, data organisation, and basic analysis tools
- Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy when handling financial data and calculations
- Time Management – Prioritising workload effectively, particularly during deadline-driven periods
- Problem Solving – Identifying discrepancies and investigating root causes
- Communication – Explaining financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Teamwork – Collaborating with colleagues to meet shared objectives
- Organisation – Maintaining structured working papers and documentation
- Stakeholder Engagement – Communicating with finance and non-finance staff to gather and share information
- Process Improvement – Supporting improvements to make processes more efficient and accurate
- Finance Systems – Proficient in Oracle and Sage
Timeline
Finance apprentice
UHB
2024.09 - Current
Chef/ Front of house
Blueprint Burgers
2023.09 - 2024.07
Accounting and Finance
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
GCSEs -
Holy Trinity Catholic School