On completion of a Mathematics and Economics joint honours degree, Ollie continued studying at the University of Essex to graduate with a Master’s degree in Financial Economics.

He started his financial career by joining top 3 real estate firm Countrywide. With experience in management accounts, Ollie primarily operated across Accounts Payable and Account Receivable functions. He worked closely with stake holders of various entities to develop a full range of efficient financial process procedures and implemented effective financial and operational quality controls.

Ollies interest in a project and client-facing based role along with the challenge of having complex problems to solve has led him to the Corporate Finance team at Forward. He hopes to expand his knowledge and experience as well as continue to study for his professional Chartered Accountancy qualification.

Outside of work, Ollie spends his time playing and coaching the world’s fastest growing sport, Padel Tennis. As a top tennis performer throughout his youth, Ollie continues to show his passion for racket sports with Padel tennis. He holds a UK ranking, regularly competing and training with top 10 UK players and it is safe to say he has a healthy addiction to the sport