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OLUSOJI O OMOGOYE

OLUSOJI O OMOGOYE

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, planning, and analysis. Demonstrates proficiency in SQL, financial reconciliation, and modelling, complemented by advanced skills in MS Office Suite and Tableau. CIMA part-qualified (Strategic Case Study Exam-Final Stage) with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and organisational management principles. Known for excellent attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certification

Work history

Financial analyst

First Response Group Ltd
London, England, United Kingdom
01.2024 - Current

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with Group Director of Finance to drive financial performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Commercial Insight: Provide insightful analysis on profitability, project margins, and return on investment, turning complex data into actionable business strategies.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the financial planning process, from budgeting to forecasting, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.

Performance Monitoring: Develop and implement KPIs to track project performance, driving continuous improvement and identifying growth opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the financial liaison between senior management and project teams, translating financial data into compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the long-term sustainability and profitability of our research projects.

Business operations administrator

First Response Group Ltd
London, England, United Kingdom
10.2023 - 12.2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Streamlined business operations by implementing effective administrative systems.
  • Coordinated meetings for improved departmental communication.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, improving overall operational efficiency.
  • Managed company databases to ensure accurate and timely information retrieval.
  • Assisting with various other commitment, including the creation and maintenance of employee records, employee database management and various ad hoc tasks.

Head Office Operations Administrator

Integrated Security Consultants Ltd
Wembley, London, United Kingdom
02.2023 - 09.2023

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducted induction programmes for new hires, facilitating seamless integration into the team.
  • Oversaw inventory control, reducing wastage of resources.
  • Provided back-office support to ensure uninterrupted business operations.
  • Streamlined office systems by implementing efficient administrative procedures.
  • Managing the Operations department with consistent contacts with Clients.

Professional Development (Career Break)

University of East London (MBA-FinTech Management)
London, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 01.2023

Finance Business Partner

Union Bank Plc
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
07.2010 - 12.2021

Key Responsibilities

Financial analysis - Analyses financial reports and data and uses the findings to help senior management make informed decisions.

Budgeting and forecasting - Work with department heads to prepare annual budgets, ensuring that each department's financial needs are accurately represented.

Business strategy - Provide analysis and insight that links financial reports to business strategies.

Communication - Convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Relationship building - Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams.

Management Accountant

Grimaldi Group (Grimaldi Agency Nigeria Ltd)
Tincan Island, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
04.2006 - 06.2010

Key Responsibilities

  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing automated tools.
  • Posting of Container Deposits and Final Demurrage and Petty Cash voucher.
  • Processing of Daily Collections (Containers and Vehicles) and Suppliers Invoices for payments.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication for effective budgeting and forecasting.
  • Strengthened financial operations by streamlining accounting processes and systems.
  • Managed budget forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Ensuring proper accounting and timely payment of statutory dues like WHT/VAT/PAYE and liaise with external auditors, banks, statutory authorities like FIRS, LSIRS etc.
  • Improved accuracy of financial reports with detailed data analysis.
  • Coordinated month-end close procedures for timely reporting.
  • Reviewed and approved balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Developed comprehensive performance reports for senior management review.


Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Technology Management (FinTech Management)

University of East London, England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Business Analytics - Business Analytics

HULT International Business School
California USA
09.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting

University of Lagos (Unilag)
Akoka Lagos, Nigeria
09.2010 - 08.2012

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting & Finance

University of Ilorin (Unilorin)
Ilorin, Nigeria
01.2002 - 12.2004

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Financial planning
  • SQL proficiency
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Financial modelling
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Financial analysis
  • MS Office Suite
  • CIMA part-qualified (Strategic Case Study Exam-Final Stage)
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Organisational management principles
  • Tableau

Certification

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - Strategic Case Study Level (Final Stage).

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) - Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA).

Certificate (Datapro) Know Your Customer Training (KYC).

Level 2 for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry.

Security Industry Authority (SIA) UK Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) LASER (Laser Learning (Trident).

Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry.

Security Industry Authority (SIA) UK Door Supervision Highfield.

NVQ3 Spectator Safety in Progress (Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Spectator Safety Supervision) UK. No: STE6627925.

Languages

English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Financial analyst

First Response Group Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Business operations administrator

First Response Group Ltd
10.2023 - 12.2023

Head Office Operations Administrator

Integrated Security Consultants Ltd
02.2023 - 09.2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Financial Technology Management (FinTech Management)

University of East London, England, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 01.2023

Professional Development (Career Break)

University of East London (MBA-FinTech Management)
01.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Business Analytics - Business Analytics

HULT International Business School
09.2021 - 08.2022

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting

University of Lagos (Unilag)
09.2010 - 08.2012

Finance Business Partner

Union Bank Plc
07.2010 - 12.2021

Management Accountant

Grimaldi Group (Grimaldi Agency Nigeria Ltd)
04.2006 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Accounting & Finance

University of Ilorin (Unilorin)
01.2002 - 12.2004
OLUSOJI O OMOGOYE