Connor Finch
Waterloo,Ontario
Summary
Double-degree Math and Business student with FM and P actuarial certifications. Finance professional with accounting experience at PwC Cayman and Magnet Forensics, excelling in auditing and financial analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Proven leader with experience running hockey camps and being a head referee. Dedicated volunteer helping with environmental and cancer fundraising groups.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Co-op
Magnet Forensics
Waterloo
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted in preparing invoices and ensuring timely delivery to clients.
- Managed daily accounts receivable transactions and reconciled discrepancies.
- Helped prepare and deliver documents to auditors, seeing the other side of the auditing process.
Assurance Intern
PwC Cayman
, Cayman Islands
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Verified documents were accurate for 10+ client branches using a learning mindset.
- Reduced the workload of project members by developing auditing skills.
- Improved collaboration between Japan and the Cayman offices through communication and persistence.
Inline Hockey Referee and Camp Coordinator
King's Sports Centre
, Cayman Islands
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Organized and ran 2 camps with over 25 attendees through organization and mentorship.
- Streamlined efficiency of reffing by creating an official schedule, taking initiative and leadership.
- Ensured fairness and safety by applying ethics and empathy.
Volunteer
ProtectOurFuture
, Cayman Islands
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Attended 5+ beach cleanups with -1,000lbs of trash cleaned up each time, showing ethics and devotion.
- Organized cultural event promoting sustainable manufacturing through leadership and loyalty.
Volunteer
Beads2Cure
, Cayman Islands
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Created 200+ bracelets, creating $1500+ in revenue through dedication and reliability.
- Helped plan 5+ events to increase donations through leadership and organization.
Volunteer Skating Instructor
King's Sports Centre
, Cayman Islands
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Displayed leadership and event planning by creating daily drills and games.
- Developed teaching and leadership skills through one on one mentorship.
Mentorship Placement
Banco Do Brasil
, Cayman Islands
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Built a foundational financial knowledge by shadowing a senior accountant.
- Developed a continuous learning mindset by exploring the ways that Banco do Brasil operates.
Education
Bachelor of Business Adminsitration -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON05.2028
Bachelor of Mathematics -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON05.2028
International Baccalaureate -
Cayman International School
Cayman Islands06.2023
Skills
- Actuarial exams (FM and P)
- Financial analysis
- Auditing procedures
- Data reconciliation
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- PwC Cayman CDP Scholarship Recipient, PwC Cayman, 2023-2025, One of four recipients of PWC Cayman's annual Career Development Programme scholarship for Caymanian students that excel in academics and community involvement.
- Laurier Varsity Squash Team, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2025, Display of pursuing passions and persistence.
- National Honors Society Inductee, Cayman International School, 2021-2023, Chosen based on strong academics and character.
- Men's Inline Hockey MVP, King's Sports Centre, 2022, Display of dedication and being motivated by my passions.
- National Inline Hockey Team, Cayman Islands, 2019 to 2023, Display of dedication, passion, and loyalty.
Competitions
- Pitch Competitor, Laurier Sales Association, 2024, presentation skills, public speaking, problem solving
- Debate Team Member, Cayman International School Debate Team, 2018 to 2022, Best novice team & 5th place individual (2019), Open division runner up (2021), public speaking, critical thinking, persuasiveness, professionalism
- Minds Inspired Math Competition Competitor, CIS Math Team, University College of the Cayman Islands, 2018 to 2022, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, test-taking
Professional Development
- Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics, Johns Hopkins University, 2021, 4/5, sampling, probability, distributions, estimation
- Hockey Analytics Certificate, SMWW, 2020, Mike Oke, OHL GM, Analytical, mathematical, critical thinking
- Hockey GM & Scouting Certificate, SMWW, 2020, Harry Sinden, ex NHL GM, Mike Oke, OHL GM, Negotiation, recruitment
Timeline
Finance Co-op
Magnet Forensics
01.2025 - 04.2025
Assurance Intern
PwC Cayman
05.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
Beads2Cure
09.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
ProtectOurFuture
09.2020 - 06.2023
Mentorship Placement
Banco Do Brasil
09.2020 - 06.2021
Inline Hockey Referee and Camp Coordinator
King's Sports Centre
09.2018 - 06.2023
Volunteer Skating Instructor
King's Sports Centre
09.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Business Adminsitration -
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Mathematics -
University of Waterloo
International Baccalaureate -
Cayman International School
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