Josh Foster

Josh foster

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location of Josh FosterChelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Phone number of Josh Foster+91 xxxx xxxxx
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  • Timeline

    Jun 2005 - Dec 2008

    Project Manager

    Noble & Taylor Ltd
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

    Private PTR Tennis Coach

    Self-employed
    Jan 2012 - Apr 2015

    Assignment Leader

    PKF Littlejohn
    Current Company
    Apr 2015 - now

    AI Product & Innovation Lead - AI CoE

    KPMG UK
    London Area, United Kingdom
    Feb 2021 - now

    Founder

    Sportch
    Current Company
    Jan 2023 - now

    Council Member

    Essex Tennis
  • About me

    AI Product & Innovation Lead @ KPMG

  • Education

    • Loughborough university

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor’s degree business economics and finance bsc (hons)

      Activities and Societies: Tennis Club, Economics Society Graduated with an honours degree in Business Economics and FinanceHeavily involved in various sports and social clubs

    • Brentwood school, uk

      2000 - 2007
      A levels economics/mathematics/ict/psychology a/b/b/b

      Activities and Societies: Tennis Team, Prefect Duties, House Sport & Charity, Monetary Policy Committee, Royal Air Force (RAF), Community Service Unit (CSU. Aged 11 to 18. Studied A Levels in Economics (A), Mathematics (B), ICT (B), and an AS level in Psychology (B)

  • Experience

    • Noble & taylor ltd

      Jun 2005 - Dec 2008
      Project manager

      My role was as a project manager reporting into the finance director of N&T building contractors. As part of the role I was responsible for financial administration including producing reports on strategic and technological change. A led a key project to identify, review and interview prospective IT companies to implement a new digital infrastructure within the business.

    • Self-employed

      Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
      Private ptr tennis coach

      Qualified as a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) tennis coach in December 2008 whilst studying for my degree.Having produced and executed a successful marketing campaign to establish my client base in Essex I provided regular private coaching for a portfolio of regular clients until starting my professional accountancy qualifications in London.

    • Pkf littlejohn

      Jan 2012 - Apr 2015
      Assignment leader

      I completed my ACA training contract with PKF Littlejohn where I was given the opportunity to lead large teams and work on international clients at an early stage in my career. My portfolio of clients reported under either UK GAAP, FRSSE or IFRS and operated within an extensive range of industries. These clients included property management, technology, venture capital, and hospitality businesses; as well as several charities.At PKF I ultimately progressed to a Senior Assignment Leader responsible for leading some of the firm's biggest engagements including the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of OTC pharmaceutical products with revenues in excess of £100m. This engagement was of significant scale, with a ‘hard-close’ reporting deadline and the accounts subject to IFRS consolidation.In addition to client work I was the only non-partner representative in the IT task team and a keen contributing member of the firm's social committee. Show less

    • Kpmg uk

      Apr 2015 - now

      In April 2015 I moved to KPMG, based in Canary Wharf, as an Assistant Manager within the Investment Management and Funds (IM&F) department of Financial Services. From the outset I was required to utilise the vast library of knowledge and resources available to lead engagements for large financial businesses.During my time in this role I worked on a broad spectrum of engagements for investment management, real estate and private equity businesses as well as pension, mutual and hedge funds. Show less

      • AI Product & Innovation Lead - AI CoE

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Senior Manager - Consulting, Digital Assets

        Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
      • Senior Manager - Data Analytics & Innovation

        Oct 2019 - Jan 2023
      • Product Owner

        Jun 2018 - Sept 2019
      • Audit Manager

        Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
      • Assistant Audit Manager

        Apr 2015 - Sept 2017
    • Sportch

      Feb 2021 - now
      Founder
    • Essex tennis

      Jan 2023 - now
      Council member
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Josh Foster
      Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip) Oct 2008 I was personally awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award by the DoE in October 2008 at St James’ Palace. The Gold award involved 12 months of Service, 3 Expeditions, a Residential placement, 6 months acquiring a Skill and 18 months of Physical Recreation training and competing. The award presented numerous challenges and required personal drive, teamwork and preparation. I gained self-awareness and learnt, amongst others things, leadership and organisational skills.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Council Member

      Issued by Essex Tennis on Jan 2023
      Essex TennisAssociated with Josh Foster
    • Independent Auditor

      Issued by Essex Tennis on Jun 2021
      Essex TennisAssociated with Josh Foster
    • Treasurer

      Issued by Writtle Tennis Club on Apr 2017
      Writtle Tennis ClubAssociated with Josh Foster
    • Ski Technician

      Issued by The Ski Inn on Dec 2010
      The Ski InnAssociated with Josh Foster
    • Residential volunteer

      Issued by Vitalise on Aug 2006
      VitaliseAssociated with Josh Foster
    • Volunteer in Community Service Unity

      Issued by The Salvation Army on Sept 2004
      The Salvation ArmyAssociated with Josh Foster