Moe Umar

Senior multidisciplinary professional with over fourteen years of progressive experience spanning financial systems strategy, financial management, procurement governance, infrastructure development, project management, facilities management, institutional strengthening, stakeholder engagement and executive leadership. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer of Investonaire Academy and previously held progressively responsible positions within the Central Bank of Nigeria across Financial System Strategy, Procurement & Support Services and Facilities Management. Combines engineering, financial, strategic and operational expertise to deliver results across government institutions, development finance organisations, regulatory agencies, educational institutions and private sector enterprises.

Chief Financial Officer at Investonaire Academy (2025-02 – Present)

Provide executive financial leadership for a financial literacy, investment education and empowerment organisation in a growth and expansion phase.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and reporting processes to ensure organisational financial health and sustainability.
• Strengthen governance, accountability and internal control frameworks across the organisation.
• Support strategic planning, partnership development and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance indicators and contribute to programme development and business growth objectives.
• Promote financial discipline, transparency and operational excellence across functions.

Financial System Strategy at Central Bank of Nigeria – Governor's Department (2022-06 – 2025-01)

Supported strategic initiatives focused on strengthening institutional effectiveness and enhancing financial system development at the apex regulatory institution.

• Supported development and implementation of financial system strategic initiatives aligned with national policy objectives.
• Conducted business and financial analysis to support policy formulation and institutional development.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagement across internal departments and external institutions.
• Prepared analytical reports, strategic briefs and presentations for senior management review.
• Contributed to programme monitoring, evaluation and performance reporting activities.

Facilities and Project Manager at Central Bank of Nigeria - Procurement & Support Services (2015-07 – 2020-01)

Supported procurement governance, operational effectiveness and institutional service delivery within a high-compliance regulatory environment. Managed facilities operations and infrastructure-related programmes supporting institutional effectiveness and operational continuity.

• Coordinated procurement planning, execution and compliance activities in alignment with regulatory standards.
• Prepared procurement documentation, management reports and performance analysis.
• Managed contractor and consultant evaluation, engagement, tender assessment; project administration and delivery.
• Contributed to process improvement initiatives and cross-functional operational coordination.
• Managed facilities operations, maintenance programmes and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Supervised contractors, consultants and service providers across multiple concurrent projects.
• Conducted project inspections, tracked milestones and prepared technical and management reports.
• Coordinated budgeting, resource allocation and stakeholder engagement for infrastructure programmes.

Design Engineer at Ladiom Associates (2011-12 – 2015-05)

Participated in the planning, design, analysis and supervision of engineering and infrastructure projects across civil, structural and transportation disciplines.

• Conducted structural design, engineering analysis and feasibility studies for infrastructure projects.
• Prepared engineering documentation, technical reports, drawings and tender submissions.
• Participated in site inspections, supervision and technical stakeholder coordination.
• Key projects: Abuja Mass Transit System Feasibility Study; NDIC Yola Structural Assessment & Redesign; Multi-Storey Office Complexes; Steel-Framed Commercial Warehouses.

Master of Science (MSc) in Civil Engineering – Cardiff University (2015 – 2015)

Diploma in Civil Engineering CAD/CADD – CADD Centre (2013 – 2013)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Construction & Building Engineering – Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (2011 – 2011)

WAEC/ High School Certificate – Nigerian Turkish International College (2005 – 2005)