Samuel Babarinde

Finance and operations professional with over 9 years of experience supporting financial reporting, controls, process improvement, and cross-functional operations within complex corporate environments. ACCA-qualified with a Master of Management from the Rotman School of Management, experienced in coordinating financial processes, conducting audits, producing executive reporting, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to streamline workflows, analyze large datasets, resolve operational issues, collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business units, and improve financial accuracy through strong analytical and documentation skills.

Financial Analyst at TD Securities (2022-07 – Present)

• Coordinated cross-functional financial initiatives involving finance, operations, and senior leadership across multiple business units; streamlined payroll administration workflows and cross-departmental expense tracking.
• Produced detailed financial reporting, monthly variance analyses, and operational dashboards to support executive decision-making, integrating key cost tracking and inventory accounting metrics.
• Reviewed complex financial datasets and general ledgers to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvements; automated reconciliations and optimized the tracking of HST/Public Service Bodies' Rebates.
• Ensured data integrity and consistency across reporting processes by validating information from multiple internal systems, reconciling transactional data across QuickBooks Online, Hubdoc, and payment sub-ledgers.
• Developed standardized reporting documentation, internal controls, and standard operating procedures that improved monthly close efficiency, reduced manual reporting effort, and ensured strict compliance with CRA requirements.

Financial Analyst at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) (2021-05 – 2021-08)

• Standardized financial reporting templates that improved consistency and reduced manual processing.
• Performed detailed reconciliations and validation of financial information sourced from Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, and internal systems.
• Prepared executive reporting packages supporting investment committee decisions.
• Improved reporting workflows through automation and documentation of standardized procedures.
• Collaborated with finance and investment teams to ensure reporting accuracy and timely delivery.

Corporate Development Associate at Deloitte (2016 – 2020)

• Project Documentation & Capital Proposals: Developed interactive project finance models and associated investment summaries evaluating a $66.8M hospitality infrastructure project, working closely with the client to draft materials for capital raising.
• Valuation Research & Advisory Writing: Researched, structured, and authored a comprehensive divestment advisory report for a $3.2B financial institution; utilized public market data and transaction benchmarks to write data-backed sensitivity narratives on optimal exit strategies.
• Market Synthesis & Go-To-Market Writing: Evaluated the commercial viability of a $30M agribusiness venture by gathering and synthesizing disparate macroeconomic data sets, producing a definitive presentation detailing appropriate go-to-market strategies.
• Technical Deliverables & Institutional Reporting: Authored and compiled complex capital structure analyses as a primary deliverable for a lender advisory service provided to Credit Suisse regarding a $200M credit facility.

Master of Management in Management – Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (2022)

B.Sc. in Accounting – Bowen University (2014)