Jummy Taiwo Email & Phone Number

Dubai, AE

London, England, United Kingdom

I am currently at the forefront of the strategic initiative to integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) into the operations of Chatham House.

London, England, United Kingdom

• Took a big picture approach to lead the implementation of Xero, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, which streamlined financial processes and realised operational savings of £30,000.
• Managed a multi-faceted team comprised of internal staff, external accountants, and service providers to ensure the successful delivery of accounting processes, eliminating administrative waste and maximising external.
• Crafted and maintained robust financial processes including a position tracker for monthly fund visibility, a quarterly Finance Committee review structure, and an efficient rhythm for monthly timesheet submissions.
• Collaborated with senior stakeholders and the Board to develop and execute three annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organisational targets and multi-region programme deliverables.
• Established governance procedures, including policy and process documentation, using shared digital platforms. This involved regular reporting, grant application cycles, and distribution of research reports and.
• Ensured the organisation's adherence to reserve targets by documenting governance processes and maintaining a proactive approach to funding renewal, resulting in timely payment contributions.

• Partnered with the CEO, ensuring fiscal agility through granular financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Spearheaded business transformation with innovative process improvements: optimised ad-hoc financial reporting for CEO & Board, and implemented a robust tracking system for prompt supplier payments.
• Championed financial operations by ensuring accurate income-expense allocation to projects, vigilantly monitoring expenditures against budgets, and delivering key insights for grant application project budgets.
• Enhanced year-end financial procedures, offering dedicated project support.
• Undertook business analysis roles by unveiling insights into the financial position and potential risks of projects, skillfully preparing finance reports tailored for external funders, and adeptly coordinating with.

• Led multi-site portfolio management, enhancing profitability through comprehensive stakeholder and account coordination, ensuring alignment at the regional level. Obtained and maintained government-level security.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Leveraged RAG statuses for risk and opportunity identification, delivered timely portfolio reports aligned with project cadence, and advised the Finance Manager to ensure precise.
• Performance Metrics: Defined and instituted project success criteria and KPIs according to the Business Control manual, while continuously challenging project and account KPIs to elevate profitability.
• Budget & Financial Planning: Collaborated with on-site operational management to produce the annual budget, and integrated new projects into the existing portfolio to optimize financial growth.
• Operational Excellence: Drove continuous process enhancements, leading to heightened efficiency and performance across all financial operations.

• Strategically led stakeholder management, both internal and external, ensuring efficient contract execution while providing expert financial guidance to optimize success opportunities.
• Drove £100K savings through meticulous programme evaluation across a diverse project portfolio, coupled with robust business partnering, ensuring revenue and expenditure alignment with program KPIs and objectives.
• Championed insights from patterns in KPI achievements—including revenue, stock purchasing, and utilization—propelling the adoption of the internal Inventory Management System.
• Collaborated seamlessly with Service Delivery & Finance teams to navigate challenging budgets and tight timelines, delivering on program objectives.
• Spearheaded detailed profitability and cost analytics, empowering budget owners with the insights needed for understanding monthly spend variances and executing timely corrective measures.

London, United Kingdom

• Spearheaded contract transformation initiatives that bolstered business development efforts, enhancing service delivery through standardization.
• Orchestrated large-scale projects, seamlessly managing relationships with 600+ customers and coordinating with the offshore team in India.
• Instituted a streamlined onboarding process, driving successful integration of new customers.

London, United Kingdom

• Spearheaded multicurrency bank transaction postings and reconciliations (including GBP, USD, EUR & HKD) as the Group Senior Accounts Assistant at Nowtel Management from November 2012 to April 2013.
• Expertly managed daily financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations in a dynamic currency environment.
• Demonstrated precision in preparing accrual & prepayment journals, backed with comprehensive documentation to ensure financial transparency and compliance.

London, United Kingdom

• Oversaw comprehensive bank reconciliations and maintained stringent control of purchase ledgers, ensuring financial precision
• Effectively managed and nurtured 800+ live accounts, demonstrating adeptness in client relationships and financial account stability.
• Served as a pivotal liaison between Kaplan and Student Finance England, streamlining student enrollment processes and fortifying financial partnerships.

Brighton, United Kingdom

Brighton, United Kingdom

(Maat), Level 4

Ba (Hons), Business Administration