Kolade Ogunsola
Finance Manager | Developed a cost reduction strategy for Amazon Retail business | Ex-Big four consultant
- Role
- Finance Project Lead - Amazon Fresh at Amazon
- Location
- Arlington, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kolade Ogunsola
Kolade is an astute finance professional with a proven track record in financial analysis, and strategic planning. He is currently a Finance Manager at Amazon, delivering impactful financial strategies and driving business growth. He brings a wealth of experience in providing strategic financial insights, optimizing operational efficiency, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing valuable insights to drive organizational success. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, concentrating in Corporate Finance and technology from the University of North Carolina\'s Kenan-Flagler Business School, Kolade has a strong foundation in financial principles and strategic decision-making. His educational background, combined with his practical experience, enables him to navigate complex financial landscapes and deliver results. Kolade excelled in roles at renowned organizations such as Amazon, PwC, and KPMG throughout his career. During his MBA internship at Amazon, as a Senior Financial Analyst and Business Partner, he developed a comprehensive financial model evaluating the business value of multiple cost centers, resulting in $1.1M cost savings opportunities on total variable costs; demonstrating his ability to drive efficiency and maximize profitability. During his tenure at PwC, he excelled as an Assistant Manager in Assurance, where he led complex valuation projects for high-profile clients, including a $15M debt instrument valuation for an independent software company backed by a private equity firm. He also coordinated a 4-person team in executing a comprehensive review for a fast-food chain undergoing a large-scale business reorganization across 250+ outlets in the UK. At KPMG, he progressed from Associate to Senior Associate, leading the statutory review of a $1.1B asset-based conglomerate listed on the Nigerian Security and Exchange Commission (NSE). He was also entrusted with the responsibility of simplifying complex accounting topics for fellow consultants, enhancing their understanding of complex accounting concepts via seminars. He is a versatile financial expert with core experience in business strategy, financial modeling and valuation, due diligence analysis, debt restructuring and refinancing, and reviewing financial statements that comply with the reporting requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), UK & US GAAP. Awards: Won the KPMG Nigeria award for \"Exceptional Delivery\" in 2016. Nominated for the KPMG Nigeria \"Beyond the Call of Duty\" award three times in five years.
Experience
Finance Project Lead - Amazon Fresh
Oct 2024 — Present · Arlington, VA, US
Education
Airforce Secondary School Ikeja
West Africa Secondary School Certificate
1999 — 2005
University of Ibadan
Bachelor's degree, Economics and Education
2007 — 2011
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Corporate Finance
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.