Aremu George
Omotunde
Leicester
Summary
Financial Executive and Business Consultant with proven experience in business development, from startup to highly developed corporate Organizations; Offering keen financial acumen to lead businesses to profitability in both lean times and periods of growth. Known for excellent recruiting, hiring and managing high-performance teams. Experienced in finance and accounting, operations, supply chain and Business operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO/Senior Finance Business Partner
iPNX Nigeria Limited
Lagos
01.2022 - Current
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Worked closely with the audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.
- Manage and delivered on Fundraising both Equity and Debt
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of the quarter to summarize the financial health and performance of the business.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
- Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
- Implemented cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Improved cash flow, retired debt and built cash reserves to control costs and enhance benefits.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
Group Chief Finance Officer
Easy Solar Limited
Freetown, Monrovia
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Set up a functional and effective Finance unit across the two Countries
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, and reports and Managed the Business Plan and Corporate finance functions to deliver working capital management
- Prepare Board pack and any Finance ad-hoc analysis for the Finance operating committee
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Director Financial Planning and Business Partners
9mobile( Formerly Etisalat)
Lagos
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Developed Business Plans and coordinated discussions with the Management team and Operating Committee
- Monitored and Control Organizations, Budgets, Forecasts, and Investment plans and analyzed business decisions
- Managed Finance operations, credit control, Fixed Asset, inventory, Account payables and Receivables
- Prepared Financial processes and mapped accounting system processes.
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
Etisalat
Lagos
02.2010 - 11.2019
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Managed Capital expenditure board (CAREB) and Program /Project Pioritaization board (PPB)
- Developed Financial modelling for the Business
- Developed project evaluations matrix for strategic business decision
- Developed Corporate Performance report and tracked it monthly
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Performed Finance Business partner roles at Technical, IT and Corporate Centers.
Finance Project Manager
Ericsson
Lagos
12.2007 - 02.2010
- Analyzed market trends to inform budgetary decisions based on projected revenue.
- Recommended short-term steps to achieve larger strategic goals to the project, program manager and the KAM
- Managed broad business goals for Project profitability
- Reallocated funding when aspects of projects exceeded limits, prioritizing the most vital components when necessary.
- Oversaw funding and cash flow with an eye for both long- and short-term budget projections.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favourable business connections.
Education
Executive Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
University of Oxford
United Kingdom 08.2022
Associate Member - Accounting (Chartered)
Associate of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
United Kingdom11.2014
Master of Science - Business Economics
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Ilorin
Kwara, Nigeria12.2003
Skills
- Financial Modelling and Business Planning
- Budgeting, Controls and Strategic Planning
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Management Team Leadership
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Liquidity Management
- Raising Capital, Equity and Debt
- Quantitative Analysis and Data Analysis
- Leadership and People Development
Timeline
CFO/Senior Finance Business Partner
iPNX Nigeria Limited
01.2022 - Current
Group Chief Finance Officer
Easy Solar Limited
06.2021 - 01.2022
Director Financial Planning and Business Partners
9mobile( Formerly Etisalat)
11.2019 - 07.2021
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis
Etisalat
02.2010 - 11.2019
Finance Project Manager
Ericsson
12.2007 - 02.2010
Executive Leadership Program - Organizational Leadership
University of Oxford
Associate Member - Accounting (Chartered)
Associate of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
Master of Science - Business Economics
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Ilorin
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