Nomso Okeke

Managed concurrent high-impact strategic and transformation initiatives, leading a material waste reduction that cut waste 30% (~$1.5M annually) and drove a $50M vertical integration effort that reclaimed ~20% supplier margin.

Advised C-suite and front-line managers on strategy and transformations, delivering working capital improvements that unlocked ~$43M and led initiatives that reduced inventory by ~13% and lowered annual finance cost of tied-up working capital by ~$19M.

Oversaw statutory audits, financial and regulatory reporting, and budgeting processes; implemented controls and forecasting models that improved reporting accuracy and supported gross margin improvement initiatives.

Led audits and due diligence engagements, including a $200M acquisition review, identified control weaknesses and delivered remediation recommendations, and secured follow-on implementation work generating fee revenue.

Structured leveraged finance deals for CPG clients, performed credit and risk analysis, prepared credit memos and pitch materials, and secured loan approvals that generated significant bank income.

Completed a Master of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business, focusing on strategy and finance.

Completed a Master of Science in Finance with emphasis on financial analysis and corporate finance.

Attained ACCA certification, qualifying as a chartered accountant equivalent.

Earned a Bachelor of Technology in Finance, covering core finance and quantitative subjects.