Fast-Tracking a Finance Career: From Accounts Assistant to Finance Manager in 5 Years
Joining the Dots22 Nov 2021

Fast-Tracking a Finance Career: From Accounts Assistant to Finance Manager in 5 Years

Lets sit down with Jess Harcourt, Finance Manager at Social Chain, to talk about her unconventional journey to leadership, the lessons she’s learned, and the challenges she’s overcome along the way.

💡 In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How Jess climbed the career ladder in just 5 years
⚡ The biggest challenges she faced on her way to Finance Manager
📢 Why she prioritises personal branding on LinkedIn
👩‍💼 The lack of female representation in finance leadership—and what needs to change
⚖️ The importance of work-life balance and how to juggle it all

🎧 If you're an ambitious finance professional, want to grow your career fast, or are curious about the realities of leadership in finance, this episode is a must-listen.

📩 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a message at hello@dotrecruit.co.uk or connect with us on LinkedIn!



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