MARY OTUNBA # Finance Professional Location United StatesDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinks Status Actively looking Field / Industry Finance & Accounting * SharePreferences:Relocation: NoNotice Period: ImmediateSkill Assessments:This user has not passed any tests yet No languages specified. Report [Overview](#overview) * [Portfolio](#portfolio) ## 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 ### [SQL](https://jobicy.com/talent/sql.md)[Collaboration](https://jobicy.com/talent/collaboration.md)[Process Improvement](https://jobicy.com/talent/process-improvement.md)[Stakeholder Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/stakeholder-management.md)[Risk Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/risk-management.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Market Research](https://jobicy.com/talent/market-research.md)[Forecasting](https://jobicy.com/talent/forecasting.md)[Budgeting](https://jobicy.com/talent/budgeting.md) ## 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 Portfolio not available.