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Ethan Caines

Finance New Grad

Ottawa, ON, Canada

I am a recently-graduated finance student from the University of Ottawa. I am a problem-solver at heart and consider myself a lifelong learner. I always seek out new opportunities to expand my resume of experiences.

I desire experiences that challenge my current mindset. I thrive in a group environment where I have the chance to learn from different perspectives of life. With my diligent work ethic and love of analytics, I am looking to break into the world of management consulting and to share my ideas with the expanding workforce

My Motto

"The more you do, the less you wait."

- Mac Miller

This quote from the late singer and songwriter, Mac Miller, is a reminder to always look forward to what is next. By focusing on concrete action now, I can build the future I desire. The more action you take now, the less you wait for the life you want.

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EDUCATION

sep 2020 - dec 2024

University of Ottawa | Bachelor of Commerce: Finance

Cumulative GPA: 8.88/10.0 | Telfer Student Experience Scholarship, University of Ottawa Merit Scholarship

WORK EXPERIENCE

AUG 2024 - PRESENT

Department of National Defence | Junior Financial Analyst

Create financial forecasts for a directorate of 200+ workers to help meet organizational goals using a $15 million+ budget

Manage financial forecasts while responding to changing managerial demands by identifying budgetary surpluses and pressures

Support Comptroller with finance and accounting functions associated with nine directorates within the DGLEPM

MAY 2022 - PRESENT

University of Ottawa: Student Affairs | Financial Assistant

Analyzed and consolidated financial data to produce monthly reports and journal entries

Communicated with business owners to coordinate deposit and payment processes

Created internal business processes to be used by a team of 250+ coworkers

JAN 2024 - APR 2024

Natural Resources Canada | Policy Analyst

Managed a department-wide electronic documents management system to archive Canadian researcher photos

Connected daily with researchers from across Canada to coordinate knowledge transfers between key stakeholders

Optimized internal processes to facilitate easier transfer of information across working teams

jan 2023 - apr 2023

Statistics Canada | International Accounts and Trade Analyst

Analyzed trade by importer and exporter characteristic data to form data linkages

Created related party trade reports published on Statistics Canada website using Canadian trade trend analysis

Performed analysis of activities of multinational enterprises using SAS, Oracle, and PowerBI

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

FEB 2024 - PRESENT

Omnium Financier | VP Sports

Organize the largest finance and accounting case competition in Eastern Canada that attracts 300+ students from10 universities

Incorporate sports competition amongst university attendees for the first time in the competition’s 18 year history

Host quarterly conferences with student leaders from attending universities to discuss the current state of academic case competitions in Eastern Canada

MAR 2023 - APR 2024

Telfer Competitions Committee | President

Lead an Executive team of 30 students to organize 4 national case competition teams with the purpose of providing exciting extra-curricular opportunities to over 250 Telfer School of Management students

Hosted the Telfer Internal Case Competition to give 50+ Telfer students an introduction to case competitions while connecting them with local firm sponsors

Prepared and presented funding proposals to University of Ottawa faculty members and local Ottawa firms to help fund a $200k budget

mar 2022 - mar 2023

Telfer Competitions Committee | Omnium Financier Coordinator

Organized a full delegation of 30+ finance and accounting students for the first time in 5+ years at the Telfer School of Management

Awarded ”Administrator of the Year” across all competing universities to commemorate my efforts as Telfer’s Coordinator

jul 2014 - present

Triathlon | Competitor

Train for and compete in national multi-sport competitions against 200+ competitors

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Languages: English, French (CBB Profile)

Skills: Top Secret Security Clearance, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, SAS, Workday

Interests: Triathlon, Hockey, Music