Alex Megginson
About Alex Megginson
Alex Megginson is a Real Estate Finance and Commercial Manager with extensive experience in financial oversight and analysis across various sectors. He has worked in multiple finance roles, including positions at Adam Smith International, ABTA, and Legal & General, and holds advanced qualifications in business management and analytics.
Current Role at Legal & General
Alex Megginson serves as the Real Estate - Finance & Commercial Manager at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial operations within the real estate sector. His work involves managing financial analyses and supporting commercial decisions that impact the organization’s property investments.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Alex held various finance-related positions. He worked at Adam Smith International as part of the Corporate Team Finance from 2014 to 2017, and at ABTA as Finance Manager from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as FP&A Manager at ICTS UK & IRELAND in 2019, and as a Senior Commercial Analyst at BizSpace Ltd from 2020 to 2021.
Educational Background
Alex Megginson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Leeds, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. He later pursued a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Aston University, graduating in 2022. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and analytics.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Alex possesses a range of technical skills relevant to finance and data analysis. He is proficient in T-SQL, COGNOS, SAP B1, SAGE, and POWER BI with DAX. He has advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Power Pivot, and financial modeling. Alex holds several certifications, including Tableau Desktop Specialist and Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst from the Corporate Finance Institute.
Leadership and Governance Experience
Throughout his career, Alex has demonstrated leadership in financial oversight, managing a portfolio exceeding £125 million. He has developed a commercial governance framework within organizations and has taken on responsibilities as a finance lead for major international programmes. His experience includes strategic project analysis and financial management in various sectors.