OPEYEMI SAMUEL OLUWAGBEYIDE
Calgary,AB
Summary
Over 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, corporate finance, financial modeling, IFRS accounting, and sales while collaborating with business leaders on key performance indicators, trends, and initiatives, a forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching matches employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Maxdrive
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts.
- Built comprehensive financial model for Series B fund raise of $31m for continental expansion and set precedence for a subsequent series C funding of $70m
- Processes finance and lease deals accurately and fairly through financial sources to secure approval.
- Created financial models utilizing strong financial knowledge and industry acumen for forecasting and performing variance analysis to drive improvements and identify risks/opportunities for leadership
- Led the design, development, and implementation of the budget planning tool. This delivered a standardized, transparent, intuitive, and efficient budget management and monitoring process across all business units.
- Designed a financial analysis model using the Pareto principle for the sales team, that led to exceeding revenue targets by over 20% in September 2021.
- seeks out new lending institutions and maintains good working relationships with several finance sources to secure competitive interest rates and financing programs.
- provides the sales force and sales managers with current information about finance and lease programs.
- Managed treasury operations and investment decisions by contributing through other income to operating income month-on-month to the tune of over $100k.
- Responsible for long-term gross margin planning for Western Africa
- Drove multiple strategic territories and product pricing decisions, ensuring at least 90% of projected revenue is met or exceeded monthly.
- completes the paperwork necessary for vehicle sales, leases, and rentals in a timely and efficient manner.
- Takes all credit applications
- Completes paperwork necessary for vehicle sales, leases, and rentals in a timely and efficient manner.
- Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
Finance & Operations Manager
BLACKBET NIG LTD
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts, and account reconciliations.
- Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales, and marketing efforts.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Partnered with IT, business development, and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
Financial Planning & Analysis
KONGA ONLINE SHOPPING LIMITED
12.2015 - 11.2017
- Team member of the Financial Planning and Analysis team of 5, providing business analysis and support to Operations, HR, and Technology using advanced excel and Power BI, highlighting financial impacts to top management
- Designed and developed a complex business case for the transition of a national supply chain system from proprietary to third-party saving Konga.com $7m in fulfillment costs annually
- Facilitated the Company’s corporate finance activities by raising over $20m from investors by managing data rooms, preparing financial models and investor decks, and developing business cases
- Developed fraud monitoring and revenue assurance models that helped detect leakages of over $45million and assure savings of over $10million month over month.
- Collaborated with the operations team in developing negotiation and discount strategies that resulted in a supply cost reduction of 13% in the last fiscal year.
- Designed and developed an automated collaborative reporting tool using Google Sheets and facilitated efficiency in the revenue reporting process and timely systems update, optimizing operational efficiency by 150%
- Recognized as the Employee of the Month 6 times for reliable customer service and organizational skills
- Recognized as Finance team Employee of the Year for outstanding performance and constantly exceeding set targets
- Awarded as a Konga-Star (overall company) in recognition of dedication, resilience & overall performance
Revenue Reporting & Assurance Lead
Konga Online Shopping Ltd.
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Ensured proper reporting of revenue/sales and played a key role in executing Cost and Revenue Assurance for all products leading to the revenue stream
- Identified underperforming areas in the supply chain and outlined strategies for improvement.
- Developed a nationwide cash reconciliation and reporting system with a Google spreadsheet, which drove the cash reconciliation module on Logistics Solution for K-Express.
- Automated bank branch cash deposit and logistics system integration for collection centers across the country to ease reconciliation of collections on delivered orders
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria11.2013
CFI ( In View)
Skills
- Customer Relationship Development
- Financial Institution Programs
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Deal Structuring
- Lender Relationships
- Deal Negotiations
- Financial Analysis
- Insurance Products
- Sales Process Development
- KPI Development
- Financing Expertise
- Portfolio Management
- Financial Budgeting
- Market Condition Analysis
- Business Policies and Procedures
Accomplishments
- I used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with a team of two to build a comprehensive financial model for Series B fund raise of $31m for continental expansion and set precedence for a subsequent Series C funding of $70m
- Designed and developed a complex business case for the transition of a national supply chain system from proprietary to third-party saving Konga.com $7m in fulfillment costs annually
- affected procurement and payment tracker policies that reduced risk by over 20% and also led to effective and efficient business decision-making.
Timeline
Finance Manager
Maxdrive
08.2020 - 04.2023
Finance & Operations Manager
BLACKBET NIG LTD
01.2018 - 07.2020
Financial Planning & Analysis
KONGA ONLINE SHOPPING LIMITED
12.2015 - 11.2017
Revenue Reporting & Assurance Lead
Konga Online Shopping Ltd.
11.2013 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Lagos
CFI ( In View)
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