RSIS International

Mr. Olabanji John Ogunyemi

Mr. Olabanji John Ogunyemi

Accountant

University of Minnesota
Country
United States of America
Education
B.Sc Accounting MBA, Finance & Strategy
Journal
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science (IJLTEMAS)
Biography
Experience
Project Finance Analyst

Novel Energy Solutions

Minnesota, United States | June 2025 – Present

  • Structured and closed $200MM+ in debt and tax equity financings for solar portfolios, leveraging ITC benefits and accelerated depreciation.
  • Developed and maintained multi-scenario project finance models (IRR, XIRR, cash waterfalls, sensitivity analyses) to guide deal structuring and portfolio optimization.
  • Led cross-functional negotiations with lenders, tax equity partners, and internal legal/engineering teams to finalize financing terms and deliverables ahead of schedule.
  • Produced investment committee packages with financial, risk, and policy analyses that enabled funding approvals for multi-state solar expansion projects.
  • Evaluated the financial impacts of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) policy changes to optimize structuring strategies for both tax equity and debt investors.
Finance Manager (Consultant)

Helium Health

Delaware, United States | August 2024 – February 2025

  • Led global monthly close processes, reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Streamlined financial operations with automation tools (Zapier), reducing manual effort by 30%.
  • Achieved ~15% savings in annual OPEX through lean methodologies improving financial efficiency and reducing waste.
  • Partnered with Product, Tech, and Finance teams to assess capital investments and align funding strategies with strategic goals.
  • Built forecasting and variance models to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Finance Manager (Remote)

Helium Health

August 2021 – August 2023

  • Delivered scenario-based financial analysis that informed capital allocation decisions and accelerated leadership approvals by 25%.
Finance Manager (Graduate Intern)

Ecolab Inc.

Minnesota, United States | June 2024 – August 2024

  • Designed a cost-modeling framework in SAP optimizing production costs and pricing across 72 plants, unlocking ~$1B (~7%) in potential sales growth.
  • Developed global network optimization strategies leveraging SQL analysis, resulting in projected $1.4B (~15%) cost savings.
Senior Consultant / Associate, Global Employer Services

Deloitte & Touche

Lagos, Nigeria | December 2018 – July 2021

  • Improved reporting turnaround by ~15% by developing an interactive analytics framework for client tax and mobility strategy reviews.
  • Designed forward-looking employee mobility strategy models reducing compliance risk by 20%.
  • Implemented a centralized data management solution cutting retrieval time by 25%.
  • Advised Fortune 500 clients on cross-border tax structures to align mobility costs with international tax and workforce strategies.
Education
Master of Management Science (STEM MBA)

University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management

Minneapolis, MN | Expected May 2025

Emphasis: Finance, Strategy, Analytics

Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Obafemi Awolowo University

Lagos, Nigeria | September 2016

Skills and Certifications
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (nested logic, arrays), SQL, Tableau, Power BI, ETL tools, Airtable ERP Platforms: SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Dynamics GPProject Finance: Debt, Tax Equity, Mezzanine, BESS IntegrationCertifications: ICAN (Associate Chartered Accountant), FMVA – Corporate Finance Institute =
Research Interests
Finance
Experience
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Other Reviewer
Mr. David Chinonso Anih
Mr. David Chinonso Anih
Mr. Olabanji John Ogunyemi
Mr. Olabanji John Ogunyemi
Dr. Mohamad Hasan Jichi
Dr. Mohamad Hasan Jichi
Name
Ms. Ritu Arya
Mr. Erekaa, Terzungwe Richard
Mr. Erekaa, Terzungwe Richard
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