Lucy Barnes
About Lucy Barnes
Lucy Barnes is a Senior Financial Planning Analyst at BenevolentAI, specializing in integrating financial data with business intelligence tools.
Title and Current Position
Lucy Barnes currently holds the position of Senior Financial Planning Analyst at BenevolentAI. She is responsible for contributing to financial planning and analysis, focusing on strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation. In her role, she participates in cross-functional teams to drive financial performance improvements and support business growth strategies.
Education and Certifications
Lucy Barnes studied Economics and Politics at the University of Exeter, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. She furthered her education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), where she achieved an ACA qualification after four years of study from 2017 to 2021.
Previous Experience at Sage
Before joining BenevolentAI, Lucy Barnes worked at Sage in two capacities. Initially, she served as an Analyst - Strategic Accounting and Reporting from 2020 to 2021 for six months. She was later promoted to Senior Analyst - Strategic Accounting and Reporting, a role she held from 2021 to 2022 for eight months. At Sage, she played a key role in implementing new financial reporting systems, significantly enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of financial data management.
Role at KPMG UK
Lucy Barnes began her professional career at KPMG UK, where she worked as an Associate for three years from 2017 to 2020 in London. During her tenure, she developed and presented financial models to senior management, aiding in critical decision-making processes. Her work in financial modeling provided valuable insights for executive leadership.
Expertise in Financial Data Integration
Lucy Barnes specializes in integrating financial data with business intelligence tools, providing actionable insights for executive leadership. This expertise allows her to support strategic decision-making processes and optimize financial performance across various organizational functions.