adeniyi adeboye
@adeniyiadeboye
Strategic finance executive with 13+ years driving financial leadership, capital strategy, and scalable finance functions in Nigeria.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a strategic finance executive with 13+ years of experience driving financial leadership across multinational and high-growth environments. I’ve built a reputation as a trusted advisor to CEOs and senior leadership, combining deep technical finance expertise with commercial insight to improve capital efficiency and strengthen financial discipline.
I’ve led capital raising, including co-leading a successful $7.5M Series A funding at Ulesson Group, where I developed investor-grade financial models, valuation frameworks, and due diligence materials. From VP Finance & Strategy to Financial Controller roles, I’ve strengthened financial controls and governance, designed structured forecasting and performance frameworks, and supported executive decision-making across multi-entity and multi-country operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Financial Planning & Strategy
Celebrations Group Nigeria Limited
Jul 2025 - Present (1 year)
Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategy development, partnering with the CEO and executive leadership. Design financial models for revenue, margins, and cash flow, drive cost optimization, and strengthen reporting, governance, and investor readiness.
VP Finance & Strategy
Ulesson Group (MIVA Open University)
Jan 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Co-led $7.5M Series A funding by developing investor-grade financial models, valuation frameworks, and due diligence/investor materials. Headed financial controls and budgeting, and supported corporate strategy, market expansion, and revenue growth planning.
Led financial operations across multiple countries, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for regional strategy and performance tracking. Managed cash flow planning and working capital optimization, and strengthened internal controls, audit processes, and compliance with global standards.
Managed accounts receivable, payables, and treasury operations within the country business. Ensured compliance with financial policies and tax regulations and supported operational finance reporting across business units.
Revenue Assurance Manager
Genesis Group Nigeria Ltd
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Led revenue assurance and receivables management to improve revenue tracking and financial visibility. Developed budgets and financial forecasts based on performance and growth analysis.
Payment Analyst
Notore Chemical Industries Ltd
Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 (3 years)
Managed payment processing, bank relationships, and reconciliations. Supported treasury operations and cash management processes.
Finance Assistant
Associated Discount House Ltd
Dec 2009 - Oct 2010 (10 months)
Supported financial reporting, reconciliations, and transaction processing. Assisted with finance operations to support accurate records and processing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Political Science
Earned a Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Economics and Political Science at the University of Manitoba.
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