Bard Cloete
About Bard Cloete
Bard Cloete is a Finance Business Analyst at BroadReach in Cape Town, South Africa, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in developing financial models and automating reporting processes to enhance business efficiency.
Work at BroadReach
Bard Cloete has been employed at BroadReach as a Finance Business Analyst since 2019. In this role, he has focused on developing scenario-based financial models to assist the organization in creating rapid-action plans for various business outcomes. His contributions have been significant in enhancing financial decision-making processes within the company.
Education and Expertise
Bard Cloete earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Pretoria from 2011 to 2014. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his current role and previous positions.
Background
Before joining BroadReach, Bard Cloete worked at Hubble Africa as the Business Intelligence & Reporting Lead from 2018 to 2019. He also served as an Audit Supervisor at EY from 2015 to 2017. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in financial analysis and reporting.
Achievements in Financial Modeling and Reporting
Bard Cloete has automated reporting processes for various departments using Power BI, which has improved efficiency across Delivery, HR, Business Development, and Finance teams. He has played a key role in developing group budgets and has assisted in compiling board packs for budget ratification, demonstrating his capability in financial planning and analysis.
Technical Skills and Tools
Bard Cloete has created tools to support the finance function by utilizing a combination of Power BI, SQL, Excel, ERP reports, Python, and Power Automate. His technical skills have enabled him to enhance reporting capabilities and streamline financial processes within the organizations he has worked for.