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Lebene Oguah

@lebeneoguah

Strategy-focused finance and data analyst driving impact through financial modeling, performance monitoring, and stakeholder reporting.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can blend finance, data, and strategy to improve performance and measurable impact. I want strong stakeholder collaboration, clear KPIs, and opportunities to grow in development finance and analytics.

I’m a strategy-focused finance and business analysis professional with 5+ years of cross-sector experience across telecommunications, finance, and nonprofit settings. I specialize in turning complex data into clear recommendations that improve strategic and operational decisions.

In development and impact work, I support equitable, high-quality grant decisioning—reviewing thousands of applications, assessing eligibility and development impact, and preparing recommendations for final funding approvals. I’m driven by expanding economic opportunity and strengthening education access in underserved communities.

In telecom finance and performance roles, I’ve supported large-scale initiatives by conducting post-implementation evaluations, identifying revenue optimization opportunities, and improving profitability across network sites. I use advanced Excel, Power BI, and SQL to build models, track KPIs, and deliver stakeholder-ready reporting.

I’m currently deepening my expertise through an MBA at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to strengthen my foundation in global finance and private sector development. I bring a strong analytical mindset, stakeholder communication skills, and a consistent focus on measurable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Grants Committee Member

Current

Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG)

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years)

Conduct quality review and eligibility assessment of 5,700+ grant applications supporting women’s access to higher education, shortlist ~200 candidates annually, and interview applicants against program criteria. Present board recommendations for funding approval and promote transparent, equitable evaluation processes.

Eligibility Assessment Shortlisting Program Alignment Interviews Impact Evaluation Board Recommendations Equitable Assessment

Geo-Marketing & Performance Analyst

AirtelTigo Ghana

Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Supported a Digital Acceleration initiative, increasing voice and data usage by 47% across 900 underserved communities. Performed large-scale data analysis in advanced Excel, ran post-implementation evaluations, and prepared business cases for infrastructure investments to improve profitability across 2,098 network sites.

Geo Marketing Performance Monitoring Advanced Excel Data Analysis KPI Tracking Revenue Optimization

High Net Worth Client Executive

AirtelTigo Ghana

Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Prepared monthly reports and presentations analyzing customer behavior and revenue performance trends, and used Microsoft Access for churn-risk analytics to maintain over 90% client retention. Increased portfolio revenue by 13% through cross-selling and relationship management, and coordinated stakeholder engagement initiatives including corporate client events.

Customer Analytics Revenue Analytics Cross Selling Client Retention Stakeholder Engagement

FP&A Analyst

AirtelTigo Ghana

Sep 2017 - Jul 2018 (10 months)

Produced monthly revenue forecasts and performance reports for management decision-making and built Excel financial models to support strategic planning and operational improvements. Analyzed consumer spending patterns, collaborated with finance and business intelligence teams on data systems, and identified revenue leakage risks to strengthen internal processes.

Financial Forecasting Financial Modeling performance reporting Consumer Analytics Strategic Planning Data Systems Management Financial Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Currently pursuing an MBA to deepen expertise in global finance and private sector development.

ALX Africa

Data Analytics Program, Data Analytics

2023 - 2023

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: SQL, Power BI, Research Methods, Agile Project Management, Problem Solving.

Completed a Data Analytics Program supported by the Mastercard Foundation Scholar track.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration, Banking & Finance

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Corporate Finance, Investment & Portfolio Management, Financial Markets, Risk Management.

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration focused on Banking & Finance, including corporate finance, investments, financial markets, and risk management coursework.