Paul Bacon
About Paul Bacon
Paul Bacon is a Senior Finance Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, with a strong background in risk metrics and operational functions.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Paul Bacon has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2018, currently holding the position of Senior Finance Manager. His tenure at the organization spans multiple roles, including Finance Manager from 2014 to 2018, Senior Accountant from 2011 to 2014, and Project Accountant from 2009 to 2011. Throughout his time at Nationwide, he has been responsible for developing and running the operational function for the QRM Centre of Excellence. He leads the delivery of ALM Risk Metrics for ALCO, which includes managing Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB), Basis Risk, Re-Price risk, and Maturity Transformation Benefit.
Education and Expertise
Paul Bacon has a solid educational background in physics and finance. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Nottingham Trent University from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his studies at the University of Birmingham, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in High Energy Particle Physics from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, he studied at CIMA, achieving a commendation in TOPCIMA while focusing on Accounting and Business/Management from 2006 to 2009. His advanced skills include proficiency in the PeopleSoft Accounting system.
Background
Before his current role at Nationwide Building Society, Paul Bacon worked in various financial positions. He served as a Management Accountant at DST OUTPUT LIMITED from 2006 to 2009 and briefly as an Internal Auditor at Bentley Jennison in 2005. His career at Nationwide began in 2009, where he progressed through several roles, demonstrating his expertise in finance and accounting.
Achievements
Paul Bacon has received recognition for his contributions in the finance sector. He was nominated for the Nationwide Leader of the Year award for the 2016/17 period. Additionally, he was awarded the Financial Performance & Reporting Innovator of the Year for the 2015/16 year, highlighting his innovative approach to financial performance and reporting.