Personal Statement
Forward-focused and adaptable Power BI Developer with 5+ years of experience in transforming complex data into actionable insights. Skilled in advanced data visualisation and analytics techniques for optimising business processes. Profcient in developing BI solutions to support strategic decision-making and enhance operational effciency. Consistently recognised for delivering high-quality analytics projects, reducing project delays, and implementing cost-saving measures through insightful data analysis. Motivational leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest BI trends and technologies.
Work Experience
Power BI Developer, Landmark Information Group - Reading, UK
Jul 2023 - Present
Direct cross-departmental partnerships, offering valuable perspectives and data-based strategies to tackle critical business issues and propel company goals forward. Drive strategic business partnerships and data-driven decision-making. Develop and implement advanced Business Intelligence dashboards, enhancing self-service analytics and decision-making capabilities across the organisation.
• Streamlined reporting process, achieving a 20% increase in effciency by creating a unifed data warehouse, resulting in annual savings of ~£50K.
• Designed and implemented a project management dashboard, reducing project delays by 15% and improving project cost management by 10%.
• Created an infrastructure storage cost analysis tool that led to a 12% reduction in storage expenses by enabling informed decisions on cost-effective data storage solutions.
• Led the creation of a unifed data warehouse on BigQuery SQL, utilising it to transform and standardise data, boosting the accuracy and effciency of data analysis.
• Optimised data management by maintaining a cloud-agnostic warehouse on Hadoop, integrating diverse data sources for comprehensive datasets.
• Championed the adoption and training of Power BI throughout the organisation to promote a robust data-driven culture and improve overall productivity.
Revenue Assurance Analyst, Interswitch Group - Lagos, Nigeria
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022
Collaborated closely with the CFO to offer valuable insights and effectively communicated revenue performance using data analytics. Developed and implemented advanced fnancial dashboards, equipping senior management with the tools for strategic decision-making. Orchestrated the automation of risk controls and initiated process improvements, leading to more effcient operations and reduced need for manual intervention. Conducted comprehensive audits and analytics projects, delivering recommendations that improved fnancial transparency and reinforced stakeholder trust.
• Identifed and rectifed revenue leakage issues, resulting in a 10% increase in recovered revenue over six months.
• Created and launched a real-time revenue and cost monitoring dashboard using PowerBI that improved fnancial performance tracking and decision-making agility, leading to a 15% boost in operational effciency.
• Implemented automated monitoring tools that enhanced revenue accuracy and fnancial transparency for senior management.
• Played a pivotal role in optimising revenue collection processes through proactive solution development.
• Enabled directors to make informed adjustments in near real-time, contributing to enhanced proftability tracking across subsidiaries.
Key Account Reconciliation Analyst, Interswitch Group - Lagos, Nigeria
Nov 2019 — Jun 2021
Streamlined transaction reconciliation processes, enhancing fnancial control and operational effciency. Automated data validation to improve accuracy and reduce manual effort, signifcantly expediting reconciliation tasks. Fostered strategic partnerships with the CFO and internal teams to recover outstanding funds and resolve account discrepancies, strengthening client relationships.
• Initiated and led the establishment of the Key Account Reconciliation unit, reducing reconciliation discrepancies by 40% and bolstering fnancial audit efficiency.
• Designed an innovative Excel model for tracking product and card scheme reconciliations, cutting error identifcation time by 80% and enhancing reconciliation process effciency.
• Instrumental in the recovery of up to £1M from issuers, leveraging the econciliation model to detect and address discrepancies promptly.
• Recognised by senior leadership for exceptional team management, securing a 15% budget increase for professional development and team resources.
• Developed an automated tool that slashed manual reconciliation labour by 40% and accelerated the process by 30%, contributing to signifcant cost savings.
Financial Analyst, Orobo Payment Technologies Limited - Lagos, Nigeria
Apr 2018 — Oct 2019
Synthesised complex fnancial data into comprehensive reports and guided leadership in strategic planning and goal alignment.
• Designed and launched PowerBI reporting dashboards, achieving a 15% boost in transparency and strategic alignment across the organisation.
• Executed rigorous testing of technology controls, reinforcing confdence in the financial systems and processes.
Financial Analyst, SocketWorks Limited - Lagos, Nigeria
Dec 2016 — Mar 2018
Analysed complex financial data and developed models that identifed key patterns and trends, driving enhanced decision-making. Maintained multiple general ledgers in strict compliance with regulatory standards, contributing to seamless financial operations. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions, leveraging technical proficiency and continuous learning to adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Ensured meticulous processing of daily accounts payable and receivable, achieving a 98% reduction in errors and bolstering the accuracy of financial records.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy on the QuickBooks platform, aligning with best practices and ensuring organisational adherence to fiscal regulations.