MARY OTUNBA

Finance Professional

Location
United States
Desired Salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Full Time
Status
Actively looking
Field / Industry
Finance & Accounting
Relocation: No
Notice Period: Immediate

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About Me

I am a strategic and results-oriented Finance Professional with over 7 years of experience in financial planning and analytics, corporate finance, strategy consulting, and digital transformation. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated success in identifying cost-saving opportunities, automating reporting processes, and leading cross-functional teams to drive value in both corporate and client-facing environments. My expertise lies in optimizing headcount forecasting, implementing internal controls, and unlocking new market opportunities through data-informed insights. I have a strong background in financial modeling and analysis, which has allowed me to contribute significantly to the organizations I have worked with. I am passionate about leveraging data to inform strategic decisions and improve operational efficiency. I am also committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my ongoing pursuit of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Skills

SQLCollaborationProcess ImprovementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementLeadershipMarket ResearchForecastingBudgeting

Experience

Senior Financial Analyst - MBA Intern (Financial Planning & Strategic Analytics) @ Amazon
June 2024 - Aug 2024

Investigated IT OPEX cost per headcount, uncovering expense variances due to workforce shifts, FX, and asset inflation—saving $200K+ annually. Developed a financial model to assess enterprise-wide headcount and benefits cost structure, informing strategic cost management decisions. Automated a QuickSight dashboard to track $5M in IT allocations, saving 10+ hours monthly and supporting proactive variance analysis. Updated legacy SQL queries from 2019, built a configuration file, and created a centralized playbook—cutting finance workload by 50% and resolving 30+ recurring inquiries.

Senior Associate – Financial Strategy & Risk Advisory @ Andersen
Nov 2021 - Jul 2023

Led a $10M capital raise for a dairy producer, developing pitch materials, financial models, and investor comms—supporting 6-month investor engagement. Conducted telecom company valuation using multiple approaches (income, mark-to-market, market), raising investment value by 15% and identifying $2M in savings. Delivered 4-month industry analysis for a manufacturing client—improving market share by 10% and reducing go-to-market time by 20%. Conducted internal audits and due diligence for telecom and financial services clients, improving compliance posture and identifying $2M+ in financial inefficiencies.

Team Lead, Revenue Assurance (Finance Operations & Digital Transformation) @ Global Accelerex
Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

Fast-tracked promotion to mid-management, leading a team of 5 to recover $2M in under 6 months—achieving 40% of the unit’s annual goal at 2x speed. Represented a subsidiary in a $2.6M agreed-upon procedures review, recovering 30%+ of flagged transactions within 2 weeks. Spearheaded migration of reconciliation processes for 8 fintech products to Power BI—enhancing reporting productivity by 25%. Conducted internal control reviews and financial reconciliations, strengthening regulatory compliance and recovering $2M in six months.

External Audit and Assurance Associate @ KPMG Nigeria
Nov 2015 - Apr 2020

Executed complex audit procedures across financial instruments (contingent assets/liabilities, guarantees, credit-related fees, etc.) ensuring SOX and IFRS compliance. Prepared journal entries and general ledger adjustments in line with IFRS standards; handled end-to-end financial statement prep using Caseware. Performed internal controls testing and process walkthroughs, contributing to the identification of $5M+ in potential process efficiencies.

Education

Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
May 2025

Master of Business Administration (STEM), Major: Finance, Business Analytics & Strategy

Kelley Merit Fellowship Award Recipient

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