Baptism of Fire - Adam Goldberg
JBR Capital
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Taking on increased responsibility at work can be a daunting challenge, but for Adam Goldberg , Senior FP&A and Strategy Analyst at high-end automotive finance provider JBR Capital, doing so was an opportunity to learn and prove himself. Here, Adam provides an insight into what his job entails and the enriching journey he has undertaken at JBR Capital .
What attracted you to a role in high-end automotive finance with JBR Capital?
“I joined JBR Capital in December 2019, as I was finishing my degree in Economics and Environment. Throughout my degree, I developed a deeper interest in finance, tailoring the modules I studied to focus on the topic, which allowed me to fine-tune my knowledge and skills. A friend who had been at JBR Capital as an intern told me about the company because he knew I was interested in finance and cars.
“One of the things that attracted me to JBR Capital was the family atmosphere. It’s not a huge corporate structure, and everyone is very approachable. You feel like you can really make a difference here. Since joining, I’ve seen a clear picture of where I can get to.
“I started at JBR as a Settlements Manager, facilitating customers who wanted to conclude their deals early, before progressing to a Commercial Business Analyst role, collating data for the sales team and supporting business improvement.”
And what is your current role at JBR Capital, and what does it involve?
“I am now a Senior FP&A and Strategy Analyst, which is all about financial planning. I work closely with Damilola Olawoye, Senior Strategy and FP&A Manager, to track our originations, and the loans we essentially payout. This is important as it allows us to track and maintain the company’s profits. This then feeds into the financial planning side of the role to help us forecast where we will be in the next 2-3 years.
“Another important part of my role is the work we do with investors and funders. As the business grows, we are constantly working with potential investors and funders, and it’s my job to provide them with the information they need to complete their due diligence research.”
Is it possible to ever be 100% sure of a financial forecast?
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“It’s not about being 100% correct with a forecast. It’s more about using the expertise and experience of our team to get as close as possible to the forecast. The forecasts are constantly tracked and are fluid, and we can adjust them to reflect any changes in performance that might come up.”
What has been a highlight during your time at JBR Capital?
“A significant part of my role, and something which has been a great learning curve for me, is the presentations I gave to the board. It was a bit of a baptism of fire, having to prepare and then present important information to the board at 22! I would prepare the data I thought most relevant to share and then run through it with Damilola and Michael Blackwell, Chief Strategy Officer, who helped me massively by giving me pointers for other facts and figures to include.”
How do you switch off from work? Do you have any hobbies?
“I love playing football. I usually play three or four times a week and for a Sunday league team with some friends from university. With my dad being from South Africa, I played a lot of cricket when I was younger, so I didn’t actually start playing football until the back end of primary school.”
Finally, what would your dream garage include?
“I really want to make the move to an EV at some point, so cars with electric or hybrid technology would have to be in there. A McLaren P1 and a Porsche 918 Spyder are the two that come to mind, because of their hybrid configuration. A Tesla might be a more realistic choice, though – I would definitely like one of those!”
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2 年Well done Adam ??