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Banjo Abosede Jesukemi

Kleignburg,Canada

Summary

A Seasoned professional offering rich exposure in the areas of financial analysis, Performance, Strategy and Investment analysis. Possess excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills while providing feasible solutions for improving operating practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Strategy & Performance Manager

Polaris Bank Limited
07.2016 - 08.2025
  • Performance KPIs Development and Tracking:
  • Develops and implements key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure business unit performance, aligning with the bank's strategic objectives at every period.
  • Tracks and monitors performance metrics through Business Developments Managers Dashboard and identify areas for improvement.
  • Performance Analysis and Reporting:
  • Analyse performance data to identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses and provide workable solutions.
  • Prepares regular performance reports for management and stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for improvement using a scorecard report.
  • Strategic Planning:
  • Collaborates with business units to set performance goals and objectives, aligning with the bank's overall strategy mostly during the Budget session/Engagement.
  • Develops plans to achieve performance targets, identifying resources and requirements.
  • Performance Improvement Initiatives and Reward System:
  • Identifies opportunities for performance improvement and develops initiatives/rewards to address gaps and promote improved productivity.
  • Implements process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stakeholder Management and Communication:
  • Communicates performance results and insights to stakeholders, including management, business units, and employees through FINTRAK Software.
  • Provides feedback and coaching to employees to enhance performance and achieve goals through effective Balance Sheet Management.
  • Business Partnership:
  • Provide Business Unit Heads insight to their performance and workable measures to help improve and achieve their targets.
  • Daily trend analysis and dashboard reports to help Business units monitor their performance, Customer Profitability, Product Profitability, Account Profitability, Variance analysis and Business profitability.
  • Identify business opportunities and challenges, conduct independent analysis and collaborate with business partners to solve challenges.
  • Business Partners template automation to aid business decisions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Business partners and other account officers.
  • Communicate financial results and insights to Business partners and other stakeholders.
  • Develop power point presentations of performance on monthly basis for Business partners.
  • Provide quarterly training of Business Partner Heads and their team members to promote effective collaboration and improve performance.
  • Engage Business Partners during annual budget preparation to understand their Business plans and ensure incorporation into the yearly budget.
  • Asset and Liability Committee:
  • Member of the Bank’s Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO).
  • Management of Bank’s Asset and Liability to achieve high Return on Assets (ROA).
  • Yield Analysis of the Bank’s Assets.
  • Cost of Fund Analysis presentation to ensure the Bank maintains cheap deposits.
  • Management of Liquidity Ratio and Capital Adequacy ratio within regulatory requirements.
  • BUDGET AND BUDGETARY CONTROL
  • Budget Forecast Preparation and Management:
  • Develops and implements comprehensive yearly financial planning for the bank's operations, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow projections.
  • Ensures alignment with the bank's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Business Unit Budget Initiation and Implementation:
  • Collaborate with business partners to integrate initiatives into Annual financial Budget and further breakdown into monthly and quarterly forecasts for effective monitoring.
  • Drive process excellence in forecasting and planning, leveraging Business partners to deliver value-added insights and support process improvement.
  • Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Conducts financial analysis and forecasting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
  • Provides insights and recommendations to management to inform business decisions through the EXCO dashboard.
  • Scenario Analysis that helps challenge status quo and bring about improved performance.
  • Provide financial planning, reporting, and forecasting services to support business decision-making like the Monthly expense reporting and analysis, Variance analysis and insightful commentary.
  • Monthly and quarterly forecasting and Annual planning process for Corporate and Segment expenses.
  • Segment Reporting of Bank’s products and Bank’s Business Units segmentations reporting.
  • Budgetary Control and Monitoring:
  • Tracks and monitors budget performance, identifying variances and areas for improvement through a dashboard.
  • Implements corrective actions to ensure budget adherence and optimize resource allocation through reward and consequences scheme.
  • Cost Management and Optimization:
  • Analyses and optimizes costs across various departments and business units, ensuring alignment with budget targets.
  • Identifies opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements through dedicated monitoring with the use of MIS code.
  • Reporting and Compliance:
  • Prepares Monthly and Quarterly budget reports and variance analyses for management and stakeholders.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and accounting standards.

Financial Control Unit

Skye Bank PLC
01.2013 - 06.2016
  • FINANCIAL ANALYST
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Oversees the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements using the Bank SAP and Fintrak software.
  • Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement of process and Bank’s performance.
  • Cost/ Expense Management, Variance Analysis, Budget and Actual performance analysis.
  • Financial Planning and Forecasting:
  • Develop and implements financial models to forecast future financial performance.
  • Provides financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
  • Business Performance Analysis:
  • Analyse business unit performance, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
  • Provides financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions and Improve Performance.
  • Guide Business Units on key component of Cost and major Key drivers that will contributes to improved productivity.
  • Team Management and Development:
  • Train and manage a team of financial analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
  • Ensures the team has the necessary skills and expertise to deliver high-quality financial analysis and insights.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Aberdeen
09.2012

BSc (Hons) - Accounting

University of Lagos
11.2007

Skills

  • Financial Accounting (IFRS, IAS & GAAP)
  • Financial Reporting and Presentation
  • Financial Modelling
  • Business Analysis
  • Financial Analysis and Appraisal
  • Budget and Budget Control
  • Cost Controls
  • Variance Analysis & Modelling
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Management Presentation and Reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; Power Point, Word and Excel
  • Proficient in the use of Fintrak Software
  • Intermediate Proficiency in the use of SQL and Power BI
  • Proficient in the setting up internal process Dashboard

Accomplishments

Development and Automation of Cost Expenditure Process Flow for the Bank


Development of Executive Performance Monitoring Dashboard


Cost Control and Variance Management through the development of MIS code for all department and Teams to keep expenses within budget.


PERSONAL INFORMATION

Language: English

Certification

  • Business Analytics - Harvard Business School (Online)
  • Economics For Managers - Harvard Business School (Online)
  • Financial Reporting - Harvard Business School (Online)
  • IFRS Certificate - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Financial Data Analysis, Infographics and Advance Power Point - UrBizEdge
  • Professional Body - Student Member (Final Level) Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

Interests

  • Homelessness Outreach
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Reading
  • Yoga

Timeline

Strategy & Performance Manager

Polaris Bank Limited
07.2016 - 08.2025

Financial Control Unit

Skye Bank PLC
01.2013 - 06.2016

BSc (Hons) - Accounting

University of Lagos

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Aberdeen

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proactive and results-oriented with a strategic mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

PERSONAL INFORMATION

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Sex: Female
Banjo Abosede Jesukemi