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Saidi Adebimpe

Saidi Adebimpe

Senior Associate - Audit and Assurance Division

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Finance Director at HEINEKEN Saint Lucia

  • Education

    • University of Ibadan

      1999 - 2005
      B.Sc Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

      Activities and Societies: President, Faculty of Technology Students’ Association, University of Ibadan; President, King’s College Old Boys’ Association, University of Ibadan; Representative, Students’ Disciplinary Committee, University of Ibadan; Financial Scribe, Sigma Club, University of Ibadan; Chairman, Committee of Departmental Presidents, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan

  • Experience

    • KPMG Nigeria

      Oct 2006 - Dec 2011
      Senior Associate - Audit and Assurance Division

    • Nigerian Breweries Plc

      Jan 2012 - Sept 2018

      Business Partnering and Decision SupportProvide advice, guidance, and influence/strengthen decision making in Supply Chain in the brewery. Proactively work with the Brewery Management Teams to identify, analyse and exploit business opportunities (e.g. cost saving opportunities), intervene on fundamental issues, and provide financial leadership on strategic projectsPlanning Budgeting and ForecastingSupport the business planning cycle of Supply Chain within the Brewery for the 3-year Strategic Action Plan, the Annual Operational Plan and Latest Estimates including providing relevant challenge to the Brewery Management TeamBusiness Performance ManagementMonitor and develop insight on the quantitative and qualitative (financial and non-financial) performance of the Brewery. Facilitate target setting, monitor and challenge performance in the Supply Chain area, including cost saving initiatives. Facilitate the Finance pillar within TPM by preparing dashboards and financial views of TPM initiatives. Monitor actual cost development vs Budget/LE and provide early warnings on deviationsControl, Compliance and Risk ManagementEnsure risks for the Supply Chain function in the brewery are managed throughout the year; propose mitigating actions and flag risks to the Brewery Management Teams. Ensure the proper execution of business controls as identified in the Key Control Framework. As Chairman of Brewery Cost Optimisation Team, maintain proper procurement for realization of lowest costs for products and services Show less Business Partnering and Decision SupportProvide business partnering, functional leadership and financial advisory services to all support functions (MD/CEO, Human Resource, Accounting and Reporting, Tax and Treasury, Business Control, Security, Corporate Affairs, Legal and ICT) to ensure effective business decision making and optimal resource allocation. Review and challenge current performance and continuously identify areas of improvement. Provide direct support to various EXCO members such as MD/CEO, HRD, FD etcPlanning Budgeting and ForecastingDeliver support to business partners during the plan/budget/LE preparations and provide them regularly with an update on actual performance versus plan, highlight areas of concern and ensure effective remediation follow-up. Provide ad-hoc support and analysis for topics requiredControl, Risk and ComplianceDrive the implementation and effective operation of the risk-based key control framework for the business areas and ensure timely remediation follow-up for defaulting areas. Also establish, maintain and measure compliance for the agreed key control framework for prioritised processesBusiness Performance ManagementSecure the delivery of OTIF and high quality performance reporting to the EXCO. Coordinate and prepare the monthly and quarterly business performance reviews for support functions and provide functional advice to improve overall performance Show less

      • Business Controller (Supply Chain BC)

        Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

      • HQ Controller

        Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

      • Senior Internal Auditor / IFRS Specialist

        Jan 2012 - Mar 2014

    • The HEINEKEN Company

      Sept 2018 - May 2019
      Complexity Manager, Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe

      Helping HEINEKEN Operating Companies grow through focus and simplicity

    • Red Stripe Corporate

      May 2019 - Oct 2022
      Strategic Business Controller and Transformation Manager

      Mobilizing the EverGreen change journey and catalyzing new way of working to transform the Company Strategic thinker responsible for HEINEKEN Governance Cycle at Red Stripe. Partnering with Red Stripe Leadership to promote effective decision-making through strong understanding of applied financial processes. Sets and supports delivery of rigorous targets within an effective and robust financial control environment. Strives for high quality, high velocity decisions and new insights that can be transformed into actions whilst embracing external trends and making sure that financial processes support the strategy Show less

    • Heineken Saint Lucia Limited

      Nov 2022 - now
      Finance Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Chartered Accountant

    • Certified International Financial Reporting Standards Specialist (CIFRSS)

    • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

      The Lean Six Sigma Company
      Apr 2017