Charles Okafor

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ABOUT CHARLES OKAFOR

I am a results-driven Finance Analyst with an MBA and expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. With a strong foundation in financial engineering, I blend analytical rigor with automation to drive efficiency, optimize capital allocation, and enhance business performance.My background spans financial planning & analysis (FP & A), corporate finance, budgeting, and investment analysis, enabling organizations to make informed, data-backed decisions. I leverage tools like Power BI, SQL, Python, and Excel VBA to build robust financial models, automate workflows, and uncover actionable insights.Core Competencies: Financial Modeling & Valuation (DCF, NPV, IRR) Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis Data Analytics & Business Intelligence Credit Risk & Investment Analysis Process Automation & Workflow Optimization ERP & Financial Systems Integration (SAP, Oracle)Strategic Impact:Spearheaded a cash flow optimization project that increased liquidity efficiency by 20%, reducing working capital constraints.Automated financial reporting using Power BI, cutting report preparation time by 40% and enhancing real-time decision-making.Led a cost-reduction initiative that identified inefficiencies and delivered 7% annual savings on operational expenses.Developed predictive models for market trend analysis, improving portfolio allocation and risk mitigation.I bring a global perspective on finance and technology, having worked with diverse industries and cross-functional teams. Now based in Canada, I am eager to contribute my expertise to forward-thinking organizations looking to drive financial excellence through data-driven insights and automation. The best time to optimize financial performance was yesterday. The next best time? Now. Let’s connect to drive profitability and efficiency together.