Jonathan Enudi

A result-driven Corporate Finance and Business Management Leader with over 10 years of experience driving profitability, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting strategic growth through rigorous financial analysis and cross-functional leadership. Skilled in budgeting optimization, stakeholder collaboration, and project management to enhance corporate performance and liquidity. Adept at bridging finance and commercial teams to improve EBITDA and Free Cash Flow

CORPORATE FINANCE and FIRM MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT at JONUDI VENTURES LIMITED (2024-03 – Present)

• Developed financial models to support investment decisions, improving forecast accuracy and facilitating strategic capital allocation.
• Directed due diligence processes to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate potential financial risks in client transactions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives, enhancing overall corporate performance.
• Optimized budgeting workflows, reducing cycle time and increasing transparency for senior management approvals.
• Restructured operations and optimized supply chains for long-term growth.
• Advised clients on capital structuring alternatives, improving cost of capital, and strengthening balance sheet resilience.
• Developed comprehensive financial models and strategic investment analyses that optimized capital structure and enhanced shareholder value for clients.
• Conducted detailed financial modeling and valuation analyses to support strategic investment decisions, resulting in optimized capital allocation and increased shareholder value for clients.

HEAD, COMMERCIAL FINANCE AND PROJECT at SILVER-BROOK INVESTMENT LIMITED (2018-06 – 2024-01)

Spearheaded Commercial Finance and Project Management

• Provided financial advice in business strategies to optimize value chain potentials
• Managed collaborative partnership with stakeholders to analyze and assess investment opportunities.
• Led and monitored weekly financial OPEX forecast and annual budgeting
• Oversaw cash flow management to ensure liquidity and operational efficiency
• Led procurement for contractors, vendors, and engineering materials
• Developed and monitor the EPC project's schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget execution.
• Led financial strategy and project management initiatives to optimize capital allocation and drive sustainable revenue growth for Silver-Brook Investment Limited.
• Boosted company profit margin by 22% through re-negotiating developmental expenses with foreign business partners.
• Oversaw the successful implementation of the $40million contract for the Provision of Lease Automatic Custody Transfer (LACT) Units

SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER at N4B LOGISTICS SERVICES LIMITED (2015-04 – 2018-05)

Developed and implemented strategic plans for managing operations, budget management, regulatory compliance, and customer relationship management: in order to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery to clients.

• Led the peach team to secure a 2 years of Local door to door, service contract with an international alcohol beverage company.
• Led strategic contract negotiations and optimized supply chain partnerships at N4B Logistics Services Limited, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational costs and enhanced service delivery efficiency.

SENIOR COMMERCIAL RELATIONSHIP OFFICER at BRISTOW HELICOPTERS NIGERIA LIMITED (2013-02 – 2015-03)

Comprehensive management of existing commercial relationships, and management of accounts receivable.

• Maintained receivable portfolio of business, worth $30M, and tracked each corporate transaction for commercial planning.
• Improved company liquidity by attaining 90% cash conversion cycle on a monthly basis.

HEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT at GLASOPELIZ GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED (2010-02 – 2013-01)

Supervised a highly skilled team of 5 persons in formulating business strategies for products ( PMS, AGO, DPK) distribution and marketing to achieve an average of 20% annual revenue growth.

• Monitored market trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitive dynamics to inform sales decisions
• Spearheaded strategic partnerships and market expansion initiatives at GLASOPELIZ GLOBAL RESOURCES LIMITED, driving a 30% increase in annual revenue through targeted client acquisition and retention strategies.

TEAM LEAD/BRANCH COMMERCIAL BANKING- MANAGER at OCEANIC BANK, TRINITY BRANCH, APAPA (2006-04 – 2010-01)

Relationship Management of General Commerce and Oil and Gas (Mid Stream and Downstream)

• Loan request evaluation, credit analysis, disbursements and administration
• Processing of local & international trade finance requests i.e. LC, bills for collection, foreign exchange purchases, Import Finance Facilities, etc.
• Effectively managed and reduced the bank's exposure to that sector by recovering significant volume of outstanding loans
• Grew the team's business significantly, taking it from a loss making team to achieve 110% of budget
• Grew the balance sheet by 200% within six months

CUSTOMER SERVICE OPERATIONS( ASST,MANAGER) at OCEANIC BANK, TRINITY BRANCH, APAPA (2001-02 – 2006-04)

• Ensured proper controls, processes and procedures are adhered to at all times as per the laid down bank's policies.
• Ensured branch is opened & closed as per the approved timelines. Operations staff to be ready to serve customers.
• Ensured that the Oceanic Bank's Policies are adhered to at all times when handling different products and Ensured adherence to all KYC & AML processes with regards to new business.
• In conjunction with the BM, ensured strict cost management in the branch i.e. reviewing all vendors' quotations before the work can proceed.

M.Sc in Financial Management – RGU Aberdeen (2009-11 – 2009-11)

MBA in Marketing – OAU Ile Ife (2006-11 – 2006-11)

B.Sc in Chemical Engineering – OAU Ile Ife (1997-12 – 1997-12)