OPE OBITAYO
(AWE-PEH OH-BEE-TAH-YOH)
Houston, TX
SUMMARY
Strategic and analytical professional with over three years of experience in financial analysis, business
operations, and market research. Skilled in financial modeling, data-driven decision-making, and cross-
functional collaboration to support product initiatives and business growth. Proven ability to drive
strategic financial decisions, improve operational efficiency and strategic planning.
SKILLS
• Financial Modeling: Discount cashflow valuation, revenue forecasting, Investment evaluation.
• Business Intelligence: Skilled in Power BI, including data visualization, dashboard creation, and
report building to drive business insights.
• Microsoft Office: Expert-level proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experienced with
creating complex spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Project Management: Proven experience with project planning and management, including
project scope definition, timeline creation, and resource allocation.
• AI-Powered Financial Analysis: Ability to create AI prompts tailored to provided financial
information and solution.
EXPERIENCE
August 2024 – Current
Finance Officer, Sunshyne LTC, LLC (HOUSTON)
• Accurately enter and maintain client data in organizational databases, ensuring confidentiality and
compliance with organization standards.
• Performed data analysis using Power BI and SQL to track business performance and customer
trends.
• Utilize Excel functions to analyze and interpret financial information for process improvement.
• Support administrative operations by managing digital and paper-based documentation.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with operations and care teams to align financial records with
service outcomes.
January 2023 – July 2024
Trade Finance Specialist, Access Bank (LAGOS)
• Developed financial models to assess trade risks and support creditworthiness.
• Led process innovations, improving transaction efficiency by 20% and supporting over 50
transactions daily.
• Developed Excel-based models to improve forecasting accuracy
• Analyzed cash flows, revenue trends, and cost structures to optimize trade finance operations.
• Coordinated with risk and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and policy
standards.
May 2022 – January 2023
Account Reconciliation Executive, FedEx Redstar Express (LAGOS)
• Reconciled financial accounts and ensured accuracy in cash flow management across 50+ stations
which aided recovery of millions of naira from debtors.
• Created detailed Excel models to analyze discrepancies and improve cash flow accuracy.
• Conducted variance analysis and provided actionable insights to senior management for decision
making.
• Utilized Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and Power BI for reporting and data analysis purposes.
• Delivered data-driven insights to management, enabling more informed business
decisions.
December 2021 – April 2022
Courier Management Supervisor, FedEx Redstar Express (LAGOS)
• Established new strategies to track and manage pickup requests from all channels, resulting in
20% increase in delivery success with couriers.
• Improved operational efficiency through daily package reconciliation.
• Contributed to operational growth by identifying positive trends that improving delivery times.
• Performed daily, weekly and monthly analysis of both pickup and deliveries in order to project
for the future and measure performance.
October 2021 – December 2021
Process Efficiency Officer, Union Bank of Nigeria (LAGOS)
• Provided quality improvement and evaluations via remote monitoring of calls (recorded and live
calls), live chats, emails, social media channels.
• Utilized quality monitoring data management tools to compile and track performance at team and
individual level.
• Conducted data analysis on financial performance metrics to support decision-making
• Designed reports to provide insights into customer interactions and service efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
• Associate of Accounting Technicians • Accounting Fundamentals (Corporate
(AAT) Finance Institute)
• Power BI Virtual Case Experience(Pwc) • Reading Financial Statements
• Data Analysis (ALX/Explore AI) (Corporate Finance Institute)
• Corporate Finance Fundamentals • Associate of Institute of Chartered
(Corporate Finance Institute) Accountant of Nigeria in view (ACA in
view
EDUCATION
November 2019: Bachelor of Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria
June 2010: Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Baptist Academy, Nigeria
REFERENCE
Available on request