Inspiring Your Finance Career

15/05/2025•12.30 pm - 2.00 pm BST

PwC, 37 Esplanade, St Helier

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Empowering your career journey with Karen Finlayson.

We’re delighted to welcome former PwC UK Risk Partner, Karen Finlayson, to Jersey in May 2025.

Karen’s career began at 16 when she left school unsure of her next steps. She started an apprenticeship in administrative finance, which laid the groundwork for a remarkable journey. After returning to education to study accountancy, Karen gained experience in banking, retail, manufacturing and the public sector. Her hard work led her to PwC, where she earned an ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Finance – proving wrong those who said she wouldn’t succeed in a major accountancy firm.

At this event, Karen will share how she overcame self-doubt and imposter syndrome, challenges often faced by young professionals and those from minority backgrounds. Her story highlights the importance of leadership, resilience and staying true to yourself when navigating tough environments.

This is more than a talk about achievements – it’s a chance to discuss empowerment, confidence, and breaking barriers in the finance industry. Join us to hear Karen’s story, gain practical advice, and find inspiration for your own career journey.

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Karen Finlayson Former PwC UK Risk Partner

Karen, who is a Chartered Internal Auditor, worked for the firm for 27 years, joining in 1997, becoming a director in 2008 and being admitted as Partner in 2015. She became a Member of PwC UK’s Supervisory Board in 2021 and held the position of “Protector” for the Channel Islands firm. The Protector has a formal role in certain governance aspects of partnership affairs and acts as an escalation point for the partners if this is required. Karen has also held positions on the Board of Governors at Sheffield Hallam University and as Chair of the Audit Committee and Doncaster Children’s Services Trust. She is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion, and was awarded the Senior Leader in Professional Services at the British Black Business Awards in 2018 and named Partner of the Year at the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards in 2019, significantly contributing to PwC winning the award for Diversity and Inclusion at the Yorkshire Accountancy Awards.

Chole HuttSenior Manager, Assurance

Chloe is a Chartered Accountant with ICAEW and a Senior Manager and has been with PwC since 2012 working in the External Assurance department in financial services.

Trudy Dillon-Nugent Assurance Director, PwC Channel Islands

Trudy is an Assurance Director at PwC Channel Islands with over 20 years' experience, commencing her career with PwC Dublin. She has a breadth of financial services experience, specialising in coordinating and leading the delivery of audit engagements of high profile clients in the Private Markets space.