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Ugbolochi okpola

@stjohnokpola

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Corporate Financial Analyst translating business models into fundable financial narratives and investor-ready packages

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a remote Financial Analyst or FP&A role where I can build investor-ready models, support fundraising strategy, and turn analysis into clear decisions. Ideally with a growing company (startup to scaleup) where finance drives business outcomes and there's room to grow into strategic finance.

Open to tech, fintech, or high-growth sectors.

I'm a Corporate Financial Analyst and Data Analyst with 3 years of remote experience working at the intersection of finance, research, and strategy. I've supported clients across Nigeria, Canada, and the US, delivering financial models, funding packages, and strategic analysis that have secured $100K+ in grants and equity funding.

In my current remote role at Grovane Advisory Partners, I've built project-level financial models underpinning ₦250M BOI debt financing and $600K in grant applications, and directly supported a Canadian tech client in securing $29K in CanExport grant funding. Earlier as a remote Research Analyst for Nigeria's federal government, I produced policy-grade strategy documents used to inform national-level decision-making.

I'm ACA-qualified and work with Excel, SQL, R, and Tableau. I thrive in remote environments where finance meets strategy and where clear analysis drives real outcomes. Open to remote opportunities in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial strategy roles.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Corporate Financial Analyst

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Grovane Advisory Partners

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Developed grant funding proposals and project budgets that supported a Canadian tech client in securing $29K CanExport SMEs grant funding. Built project-level financial models underpinning ₦250M BOI debt financing and $600K in grant applications, and prepared investor-ready funding packages for a $50K round.

Financial Modelling Grant writing Project Finance Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting Stakeholder Management

Research Analyst

Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Oct 2023 - Sep 2024 (11 months)

Produced a 20-page impact case study for the FGN ALAT SkillNovation Project supporting communications for a 2M+ beneficiary initiative. Co-developed a 42-page data-integration strategy for NEMA to improve disaster response coordination and policy execution efficiency.

Case Study Development Data Integration Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Policy Analysis Evidence Synthesis Stakeholder Insights

Data Mining Analyst

ResearcherNG

May 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)

Analyzed 200+ digital records for a national Digital Landscape Study, identifying that 38% of tobacco ad endorsements involved celebrities and informing regulatory policy recommendations. Researched enforcement gaps in state-level digital-rights legislation, contributing to the Freedom in Nigeria Report.

Data Mining Statistical Analysis Policy Research Qualitative Research Quantitative Analysis Digital Rights Legislation Analysis Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Afe Babalola University

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

2017 - 2021

Grade: CGPA: 4.6/5.0; First Class Division

Activities and societies: Award: Brainiac of the Year in Accounting.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (First Class Division) and graduated with CGPA 4.6/5.0, receiving the Brainiac of the Year in Accounting award.