Bode Olaniyan Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

Hebburn, Tyne And Wear, Gb

Bode is currently a Regional managing Director at Abacus accountancy network, a UK wide network of qualified accountants specialising in accountancy and business consulting services to small and medium enterprises (SME's) with up to £50m in revenue. At Abacus he brings his unique blend of finance and business operations experience to bear in ways that enable his clients to improve performance and realise their full potential. He strongly belives that SME's perform best when they have assess to the same quality of financial controls, disciplines,reporting and strategic support that larger companes routinely deploy in managing their busnesses and it is this belief that drives his work with SME's, particularly in these challenging times.

Wantage, Oxon, Gb

Member of the board of directors at this Internet marketing and consultancy services firm. IRUN Helps businesses grow their revenue profitably by creating an appropriate internet marketing strategy and implementing proven techniques,tools and processes. Bode brings his extensive finance and strategy experience to bear.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

A senior role on the team responsible for the integration of the acquired StorageTek EMEA storage service business into SUN Microsystem. Developed strategies to ensure that no revenue was lost as a result of the integration and promoted the adoption of best practices from both companies. Key achievements include:1)Successful integration of Storage Tek contracts and maintenece data into SUN systems and processess.2)Successful integration of the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting of the EMEA storage services business, including variance anlysis and KPI.

Accountable for the operational managment and strategic development of the $300m EMEA storage support services business under the brand name of "Tekcare".This included the implementation of policies and practices that improved performance , developing and implementing metrics, KPI and reporting scorecards to maximise potential and drive best practice in key areas of the business. Undertaking business analysis and process reviews to identify key improvements that maximise poductivity and pofitability while minimising costs and risks. Some key acheievements include:1) Implementing pricing and discounting authorisation procedures and controls to improve service revenues and protect margins.2) Generating additional $35m revenue by improving the contract renewal, warranty conversion and billing processes.

Accountable for the financial management and control of the EMEA Global services business of Storage Technology including business processes, financial planning and analysis and reporting.Some key achievements include:1)Worked closely with EMEA services VP/GM and Regional service managers to deliver 13 straight quarters of year over year revenue and margin growth.2)Implemented revenue backlog tracking process that impoved forecasting accuracy and drove revenue gap closing actions.3)Implemented SOX compliant warranty accounting and contracts billing proceseses.

Based in Toulouse , France with accountability for all financial management and control , reporting and business processes of the professional services business as well as French statutory GAAP accounting and US GAAP . Some key achievements include:1) Set up and managed the finance, accounting, Tax , cashflow and business processes to support the shared services strategy.2)Implemented a projects accounting system to improve project management and margins.3) Developed sales pipeline and backlog reports to enable better forecasting and proactive intervention by management

Round Rock, Texas, Us

Interim role with responsibility for developing and producing management reports, KPI and metrics to effectively manage the business.

Responsible for management of the EMEA region budget across 12 countries. Implemented a new planning process and integrated into the new Oracle system.

Board level position playing a major role in driving the strategic and operational development of the company.

New York, Ny, Us

Implemented tight controls and strict cashflow management during this period of rapid double digit revenue and margin growth. Led the diversification into media buying and production.

New York, Ny, Us

Worked closely with the board during the start up phase and developed a strong finance team that effectively partnered with the business.

New York, Ny, Us

Led audit teams on various audit engagements. Delivered quality service on time and within budget.

Mba

Afa

Executive Management Program, Six Sigma

Aca

Bachelors, Accountancy

A Levels

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