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Ayo Ajayi

@ayoajayi

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I lead FP&A, capital planning, and financial strategy for high-growth businesses.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead FP&A and corporate finance strategy in a high-growth business, partnering with senior leaders on budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, profitability, and data-driven decisions.

At Moniepoint, I lead Group FP&A strategy across eight business units, governing a US$190M+ OpEx base and US$650M+ revenue base. I built the business case that saved US$40M+ in regulatory capital and operational costs, supported the US$200M Series C raise, and deliver Board and C-suite reporting across a US$250B+ payments platform and US$370M loan book.

I've led budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, financial modeling, capital raises, investor reporting, and profitability strategy across Renmoney, Kobo360, Chapel Hill Denham, and First Bank. My work has improved forecast accuracy, launched credit and wealth products, secured financing, strengthened cost governance, and supported banking, debt capital markets, M&A, and regulatory capital planning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Corporate Finance (FP&A)

Current

Moniepoint

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Led annual Group budgeting, forecasts, and long-term planning for 8 business units, governing a US$190M+ OpEx base and US$650M+ Revenue base. Designed and implemented monthly SBU reporting and financial models, and supported the US$200M Series C capital raise.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Long Range Planning Financial Modeling P&L management Cost Optimization Data Analytics NetSuite Excel Power BI

Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Renmoney

Jul 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Standardized group budgeting, achieving 94% forecast accuracy and launching 5 strategic credit and wealth products. Led corporate restructuring, improved margins by 150 bps, and delivered US$2M through zero-based budgeting.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Financial Modeling Board Reporting zero based budgeting Capital Management Macroeconomic Analysis

Manager, Finance (FP&A)

Kobo360

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 (6 months)

Developed a 5-year business plan and inaugural consolidated budget, managing a US$15M+ OpEx run rate. Secured a US$56M Series B raise and structured debt facilities adding US$5M+ in liquidity.

FP&A Financial Modeling Budgeting Business Planning Investor Relations GTM Strategy

Associate, Investment Banking

Chapel Hill Denham

Sep 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Coordinated bond fund launch and structured debt raises totaling over $65M. Advised on M&A transactions including Access Bank's acquisition of BancABC Botswana and led HoldCo restructuring advisory.

Investment Banking Debt Capital Markets M&A Financial Advisory Valuation Deal Management Private Equity Research

Senior Finance Analyst, Subsidiaries Finance

First Bank

Mar 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Prepared consolidated performance and regulatory reports for C-suite and regulators. Executed ICAAP frameworks for 4 subsidiaries and supported bank subsidiary acquisitions.

Financial Reporting Regulatory Compliance ICAAP Capital Management Budgeting Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Essex

Master of Science, Financial & Business Economics

Grade: 77% Weighted Average

MSc in Financial & Business Economics with a weighted average of 77% and course average of 84%. Recipient of the Master's Excellence International Scholarship.