Jake Harker
About Jake Harker
Jake Harker is a Finance Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2019. He has over eight years of experience in financial services and is an ACCA qualified accountant.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Jake Harker has been serving as a Finance Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2019. In this role, he oversees financial operations and contributes to strategic planning. Prior to his current position, he held various roles within the organization, including Senior Financial Analyst - FP&A from 2015 to 2019, Financial Analyst - Treasury FP&A from 2014 to 2015, and Senior Assistant Accountant - Finance Business Service from 2013 to 2014. His extensive tenure at Nationwide reflects a deep understanding of the company's financial systems and processes.
Education and Expertise
Jake Harker studied Business Information Technology at the University of Gloucestershire, earning a Bachelor’s Degree from 2001 to 2005. He completed his high school education at Tewkesbury School from 1994 to 2001. As an ACCA qualified accountant, he possesses over four years of post-qualified experience. His expertise includes managing Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow, and Margin for corporate planning and stress testing forecast cycles, showcasing his proficiency in financial management.
Background in Financial Services
Jake Harker has over eight years of experience in financial services environments. His career includes various roles that emphasize financial and management accounting, finance systems, and data presentation. Before his current role, he worked at Vertex Financial Services as a Business Support Accountant and at The Jockey Club as an Assistant Accountant. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set in finance.
Career Progression
Jake Harker's career progression reflects a steady advancement within the finance sector. He began as an Assistant Accountant at The Jockey Club from 2007 to 2010, then transitioned to Nationwide Building Society, where he held multiple positions, including Assistant Accountant and Senior Assistant Accountant. His roles at Nationwide culminated in his current position as Finance Manager, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth and expertise in financial management.