Haydn Beard
About Haydn Beard
Haydn Beard is a financial professional currently serving as the Stress Testing Data Framework Policy Owner and Financial Modeller at Nationwide Building Society. He has extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, having previously worked for the UK Ministry of Defence and PwC UK.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Haydn Beard has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2018, where he currently holds the position of Stress Testing Data Framework Policy Owner and Financial Modeller. His role involves overseeing the framework for stress testing data and contributing to financial modeling efforts. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Financial Modeller from 2015 to 2017 and as a Finance Business Partner from 2017 to 2018, both within the same organization. His tenure at Nationwide Building Society has spanned over six years.
Experience at UK Ministry of Defence
Haydn Beard has extensive experience at the UK Ministry of Defence, where he worked in various financial roles. He served as a Financial Analyst from 2009 to 2011 and progressed to the role of Financial Modeller from 2011 to 2015. In 2015, he briefly held the position of Senior Finance Manager for five months. His work at the Ministry of Defence contributed to his expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
Previous Employment at PwC UK
Before his roles in the public sector, Haydn Beard worked at PwC UK as a Graduate Auditor from 2007 to 2009. This position provided him with foundational experience in auditing and financial analysis, which has been beneficial in his subsequent roles in finance and modeling.
Education and Expertise
Haydn Beard studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 2004 to 2007. His educational background in economics has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in financial modeling and analysis throughout his career.
Background
Haydn Beard completed his early education at Norwich School. His academic journey laid the groundwork for his career in finance, leading him to various roles in both the public and private sectors, where he has developed a strong expertise in financial modeling and analysis.