Melanie Clark recently joined a new independent Accountancy group backed by private equity as a Corporate Finance Partner. This is not her first time as a Partner and she discusses her career journey, which has always been in corporate finance.
Topics discussed include her love and enjoyment of corporate finance and why being emotionally invested in clients means she can’t and doesn’t want to switch off from work. Topics covered also include juggling a career whilst being a Mum and coping with the volatility of corporate finance as a career.
OUTLINE OF TIMINGS
00:00-8:44: Introduction and career journey including the power of personal brand
08:45-11:32: The advantage of being part of a company brand and being private equity-backed
11:33-18:19: Juggling being a working Mum in corporate finance and promoting flexibility at work
18:20-20:11: Corporate finance becomes part of your personality and navigating through the volatility of the sector
20:12-23:33: The challenge when being emotionally invested in clients and not being able to switch off
23:34-26:16: The importance of support, individuals as well as strengths needed to be a successful Partner
26:17-28:03: Personal and professional goals over the next 12 months
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