Andy Lester

Andy Lester has extensive work experience in the field of finance. Andy started their career as a Senior Finance Officer at Leicestershire County Council in 1985, where they worked until 1996. Following this, they worked as a Commercial Analyst at Dolcis in 1997. In 1998, they joined BG Technology as an Assistant Management Accountant, where they worked until 2000. Andy then moved to Transco, where they served as a Management Accountant from 2000 to 2001. Andy joined AstraZeneca in 2001 and held various roles including Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accountant, and Finance Business Partner. Andy worked there until 2011. From 2011 to 2012, they worked as a Finance Manager at Capita. Andy later joined the University of Leicester as a Commercial Accountant, where they worked from 2012 to 2014. Andy's most recent role is as an FP&A Analyst at Walker Greenbank PLC, a position they have held since October 2014.

Andy Lester's education history begins in 1977 when they attended Beauchamp College in Oadby. Andy studied Economics, Maths, and Geography during their time there until 1981.

After completing their studies at Beauchamp College, Andy went on to enroll at the University of Hull from 1981 to 1984. Andy obtained a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Economics and Accounting.

In terms of additional certifications, Andy has a CIMA certification from the CIMA institution. However, specific information regarding when they obtained this certification and the month and year remains undisclosed.