Mon 19 Nov 2018
To mark #InternationalMensDay 2018, we’re joined by Martin who works in the Forensic and Investigation Services team in Birmingham.
Martin speaks to us about his career at Mazars, his encounter with former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, what good leadership entails, and how organisations should make work more manageable for expectant and new parents.
Tell us about your career – what do you do?
I started at Mazars 15 years ago in audit. In the second year of my contract I was asked to do a six week Secondment in the Forensic and Investigation Services (“FIS”) team. The case involved analysing a number of bank accounts from all over the world and tracing the flow of funds. This six weeks became six months and after some negotiation I moved full time into FIS. 13 years later I am now a Director in the team and take a lead in developing the investigation aspect of FIS.
Why did you choose your career?
I studied accountancy at University and vowed that I would not become an accountant. So after ignoring my own mind and not knowing what to do, I joined Mazars. I knew after a year that audit was not for me but didn’t know what I wanted to do. Luckily the FIS secondment came up and I loved the idea of investigating. I was lucky that Mazars gave me the opportunity, however fortunate, to try something I didn’t even know existed. Although, with most things there are bad days, I genuinely say I do enjoy the work I do and the challenges it presents.
Who inspires you?
I feel organisations often look at a problem from one side and don’t consider everyone that can be affected. I have felt this since becoming a dad – I appreciate there are more options available to me, such as Shared Parental Leave.
Also since coming back to work, my life has changed dramatically – things don’t carry on as before. It was difficult surviving on 1-2 hours’ sleep and my ability to stay late in the office was limited. It not only had an impact on my work but also the team’s work and the service we could deliver to clients. Fortunately I have been able to explain this to the team members I work with and we are taking steps to increase the support provided to all expectant parents and their associated teams. I see Mazars as a firm that is really taking this on board and truly wanting to be more inclusive.
Therefore, to be truly inclusive, organisations should make sure they keep the lines of communication as open as possible. Being able to talk to your colleagues is really important.
Thank you to Martin for taking the time to speak to us. We will be publishing more #WeAreMazars interviews over the coming months so stay tuned!
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