I am a highly quantitative Finance Professional with an MSc in Economics (Ranked 2nd, CGPA 9.74) and have successfully cleared all three levels of the CFA Program (Private Markets specialisation, Charter pending). Following a structured, full-time sabbatical dedicated to clearing the immense rigour of the CFA Level III exam and completing the full Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) professional certification suite, I am returning to the corporate market full-time. I bring robust UK experience as a Financial Analyst within complex, matrixed environments, where I specialized in corporate financial forecasting, variance analysis, and multi-scenario cash flow modeling. My previous corporate work closely supported major telecommunications and infrastructure delivery networks. Additionally, I stay sharp and integrated within the local Gloucestershire ecosystem by serving as the Volunteer Support Manager for a large, regulated charity framework. My Expertise Includes: Financial Analysis & Modelling: Multi-scenario planning, sensitivity & stress testing, working capital forecasting. Data Analytics: Advanced Excel (VBA/Macros), Power BI, Python, and querying large datasets via SQL. Economic Frameworks: Advanced statistical techniques, econometrics, and predictive risk segmentation. What I am Looking For: I am seeking Senior Analyst, FP&A, or Corporate Finance roles within the South West (Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol corridor) or remote-first options where my advanced analytical capabilities and high-level financial training can deliver strategic commercial value.

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I am Founding Director of Paul Harper Search, one of the UK’s longest established Financial Services Executive Search specialists. For 25 years I have been helping Financial Services businesses grow through hiring outstanding senior Directors and Managers and acquiring clients and businesses. I also helps IFA Business Owners seeking to manage their exit through sale. I am a Chartered Insurer and qualified as a Financial Planner. Recently I became a bestselling author of MY book “Reinventing the Financial Advice Profession - From Commission Driven Salespeople To Multi-Million Pound Businesses”. This book recently topped the Amazon Personal Finance and Retirement Finance Best seller lists. I spent over 15 years in the corporate world, working in Senior Sales, Distribution and Management roles for NatWest, Legal & General and Eagle Star (now Zurich). I then moved into the Executive Search industry in 1998. I founded Paul Harper Search in 1999 and more recently added Paul Harper M&A and Paul Harper Consulting to my stable of businesses. Paul Harper Search is a member of the REC, and I am a previous Chair of the Association of Executive Recruiters (AER). I am a frequent and active participator in industry debates on subjects such as salaries, wider remuneration and training . I strongly believes that Financial Advice is a profession to be proud of.

I have a decade of experience in hospitality management and took to change towards becoming a qualified adviser. Due to my experience, I feel I really connect with people on a personal level, understanding their wants, needs and goals. I am currently half way through my studies having completed RO1,RO5 and RO3. When not studying I perform my duties as a client executive for an adviser within a partner practice of SJP.