Financial Analyst Senior

Mobolaji M Akindele

Professional Summary ***********@*****.*** 832-***-****. Www.linkedin.com/in/mobolaji-a-1b695b2a Results-driven senior financial analyst with 10+ years of corporate finance experience across retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Expertise in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and investment analysis. Proven track record of managing $6.5B+ budgets, optimizing financial reporting, and driving profitability improvements. Adept at working with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and government entities to enhance financial decision-making and business strategy. Experience

H-E-B – San Antonio, TX October 2021– Present

Senior Financial Analyst

• Manage budgeting and forecasting for the perishable business unit, overseeing $6.5B+ in annual revenue.

• Led the transition from MicroStrategy to Tableau, improving data accessibility and decision-making for finance and operations teams.

• Developed automated financial reporting dashboards, reducing manual reporting time by 40% and improving forecasting accuracy.

• Conducted cost analysis and risk assessments, identifying $15M+ in potential savings through vendor negotiations and operational efficiencies.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams (legal, marketing, supply chain) to align financial strategy with business growth objectives.

Becton Dickinson – San Antonio, TX April 2019 – October 2021 Senior Financial Analyst

• Spearheaded the financial integration of Bard acquisition, aligning pricing strategies, compliance policies, and financial reporting frameworks.

• Conducted financial impact analysis and developed narratives to communicate financial impact to executive leadership, investors, and cross-functional teams to drive informed decision making.

• Implemented new chargeback systems to improve data accuracy and integrity, reducing reporting errors and increasing operational efficiency.

• Partnered with IT and compliance teams to enhance system security and ensure regulatory compliance, mitigating risks associated with financial reporting.

• Optimized budget allocation and cost-center utilization, saving the company $2.1M annually. Financial Analyst May 2018 – April 2019

• Revamped p2p(procure-to-pay) policy to align with corporate strategy and audit policies which increased our p2p internal audit program effectiveness from 65% to 100% for 3 consecutive quarters.

• Implement solutions for problem resolution. Complete a broad range of financial services and deliverables. Assess reasonableness and relevance of financial assumptions with limited supervision.

• Liaised with senior managers in acquisition team to manage budget during a period of constant transition from the acquired company’s software to inhouse software.

• Coordinated with IT and end users to resolve issues, maintain systems and applications and implement break fixes, performed extensive Reltio testing which allowed the application to go live 2 weeks earlier than scheduled.

• Conducted variance analysis and financial modeling to optimize resource allocation and profitability. JPMorgan Securities – San Antonio, TX September 2016 – June 2017 Investment Support Senior Specialist II

• Created innovative solutions for clients to solve current and concealed problems by leveraging back-end tools and navigating multiple back-end systems.

• Analyzed business performance metrics and developed financial reports for senior management.

• Provided insights to optimize financial strategies, reducing operational inefficiencies. The University of Texas at San Antonio – San Antonio, TX September 2014 – May 2016 Teaching Assistant

• Working at the financial study center, allowed room for growth in the knowledge of Bloomsburg to pull data for research purposes.

• Wrote weekly quizzes, graded quizzes and lab reports, track the student records using excel.

• Set new department record for overall student satisfaction and enjoyment of class section. Vocast Marine – Lagos, Nigeria December 2011 –July 2014 Financial Business Analyst

• Developed market research and forecasting models to analyze consumer behavior and economic trends, shaping strategic product positioning.

• Built and maintained financial data models to track project profitability, budget efficiency, and policy compliance.

• Worked with legal teams to ensure that financial and operational processes adhered to regulatory standards and jurisdiction-specific requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Expertise in budgeting, forecasting (CAPEX & OPEX), and strategic financial planning to optimize business performance.

• Investment & Financial Modeling – Skilled in using SQL, Tableau, and advanced financial modeling techniques to drive investment decisions and profitability analysis.

• Cost Optimization & Expense Management – Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve financial efficiency across large-scale business units.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Integration – Experience in aligning financial reporting, pricing strategies, and compliance frameworks post-acquisition.

• Business Performance Analysis – Adept at conducting market research, risk assessments, and financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.

• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness – Knowledgeable in financial compliance, privacy laws, AI governance, and consumer protection regulations.

• Cross-Functional Leadership – Strong ability to collaborate with finance, legal, marketing, and product teams to ensure seamless execution of corporate initiatives.

• Stakeholder & Executive Reporting – Skilled in crafting compelling financial narratives for executives, investors, and cross-functional teams.

• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence – Proficient in SAP, Oracle, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, and other financial systems to enhance data-driven decision-making. Education

The University of Texas @ San Antonio – San Antonio TX August 2014 – May 2016 Master of Finance

Obafemi Awolowo University December 2007– March 2012 Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Additional

• Flexible team player Excellent attention to detail Expert in customer relation Technical Proficiencies

• Financial Systems: SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, JD Edwards

• Analytics & BI Tools: Tableau, SQL, Power BI, Essbase, SAS, Hyperion

• Financial Modeling & Reporting: Excel, Forecasting Tools, Investment Analysis Languages:

Fluent in English, and Yoruba (read, write, and speak), Korea (Converse) Research January 2016 – August 2016

• Mergers and Acquisition (Impact of big M&A in the Pharmaceutical industry on the company, competitors and society)

• The Secondary Market for Corporate Loans-Legal Requirements:

• Manually collect data by searching for the contractual features of recent credit agreements extended to public U.S. firms’ agreements.

• Map the mechanism for selling a corporate loan and market frictions and analyze loan pricing grids and model lender’s decision to sell loan.

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