Cara Barnes

Cara Barnes has significant experience in the finance industry, starting with their role as a Graduate Financial Analyst at Bauer Media from September 2010 to January 2013. During this time, they supported the Senior Commercial Finance Manager in various tasks such as planning and forecasting, producing commission targets and payments, and developing proficiency in Hyperion and other sales systems.

Cara then joined Accor as a Senior Financial Analyst from March 2013 to May 2016, where they further honed their expertise in financial analysis.

In 2016, Cara joined BNP Paribas as a Transactional Services Manager from May 2016 to January 2017, gaining experience in managing transactional services within the banking industry.

Their most recent role was at Xelix, where they held two positions. Firstly, as a Business Intelligence Consultant from February 2017 to March 2019, they utilized artificial intelligence to prevent overpayments, eliminate fraud, and enhance Accounts Payable productivity. Secondly, as the Head of Customer Development from March 2019 to the present, they spearheaded Xelix's mission of empowering Finance to prevent disbursement losses through real-time alerts and error resolution before payment escalates.

Overall, Cara Barnes has played instrumental roles in financial analysis, transactional services management, and customer development, demonstrating their versatility and expertise in the finance sector.

Cara Barnes pursued their education in a chronological manner. Cara began by studying Economics at The University of Sheffield from 2005 to 2008, where they earned their Bachelor of Science degree. Following this, they attended ACCA from 2008 to 2010 to further their knowledge in Accounting and Finance, ultimately earning the Chartered Accountant qualification.