Thomas Rees
About Thomas Rees
Thomas Rees is a Finance Analyst with extensive experience in financial roles across various companies, including BAE Systems and Legal & General. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance and is currently pursuing a CIMA Professional qualification.
Current Role at Legal & General
Thomas Rees has been employed as a Finance Analyst at Legal & General since 2019. In this role, he focuses on producing cost centre and allocation management information that supports decision-making frameworks. He actively seeks ways to improve current procedures within the finance department and is involved in organizing and conducting business partnering meetings with external clients. These meetings aim to enhance services, share knowledge, and implement improvements.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current position, Thomas Rees held various roles in finance. He worked at BAE Systems as an Assistant Financial Accountant for 10 months in 2017. He then served as an Assistant Accountant at Hugh James from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Tax Associate at PwC for 5 months in 2016 and briefly as a Trainee Underwriter at 118118Money. These experiences contributed to his expertise in financial analysis and accounting.
Educational Background
Thomas Rees studied at the University of South Wales, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from 2012 to 2016. He also attended St. Martin's Comprehensive School, completing his A levels from 2005 to 2012. In pursuit of further qualifications, he has been studying at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants since 2018, working towards a CIMA Professional qualification in Accounting and Business/Management.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Thomas Rees began his career in customer service, working as a Team Member at KFC for 7 months in 2014. He later transitioned to a Customer Service Executive role at Barclaycard, where he worked for 2 years until 2016. These early positions provided him with foundational skills in customer interaction and service management, which he has carried into his finance career.