Drijen Patel
About Drijen Patel
Drijen Patel is a Financial Analyst currently working at Wickes in Northampton, United Kingdom, where he has been employed since 2019. He has a background in accounting and finance, having previously worked at Aurum Holdings and DTZ, and holds a degree from De Montfort University.
Work at Wickes
Drijen Patel has been employed at Wickes as a Financial Analyst since 2019. In this role, he has taken control of budgeting and reforecasting for various sub-business units. He assists the finance manager in creating the budget and conducting quarterly reforecasting for the business unit. His responsibilities include completing weekly forecasting for business units and ensuring a clear link to monthly results. Additionally, he engages in continuous dialogue with internal stakeholders to enhance their understanding of financial reports and the implications of their actions on the profit and loss statement.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role at Wickes, Drijen Patel worked at Aurum Holdings as a Purchase Ledger Clerk from 2012 to 2014. He also served as a Voluntary Administrator at DTZ for a brief period of three months in 2011. His experience in these positions contributed to his financial analysis skills and understanding of financial operations.
Education and Expertise
Drijen Patel studied Accounting & Finance at De Montfort University from 2005 to 2009, where he achieved Upper Second Class Honours. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his current role as a Financial Analyst.
Financial Responsibilities
In his role at Wickes, Drijen Patel carries out monthly balance sheet controls and reconciliations, providing commentary for management review to identify potential risks and opportunities. He also reconciles payroll files against reporting structures and understands stock adjustments and warehouse stock processes, which are essential for accurate financial reporting.