Eduje Sharon Russel

Eduje Russel Business Analyst | Enterprise Solutions Architect | Data Scientist & Corporate Finance Professional Lagos, Nigeria | Open to Global & Remote Roles Eduje Russel, MBA | LinkedIn Professional Summary Results-oriented Business Analyst, ERP Specialist, and Corporate Finance Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience driving enterprise digital transformation, data analytics, and financial performance improvement across the energy, FMCG, logistics, and technology sectors. Expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and data-driven business process automation, with a strong foundation in corporate finance and strategic planning. Adept at bridging the gap between technology, finance, and operations, delivering process efficiency, cost optimization, and analytical insight that inform leadership decisions. Core Competencies • • • • • • • • ERP/Systems Implementation & Optimization (Microsoft Dynamics 365 / SAP / QuickBooks) Business Process Analysis & Workflow Automation Financial Analysis & Modeling Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (Power BI, SQL, Python, Tableau) Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Optimization System Integration & Data Migration Project Management & Change Leadership Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-functional Collaboration Professional Experience LADOL Services Free Zone Enterprise Ltd – Lagos, Nigeria Senior Corporate Finance Specialist | Business Analyst 2022 – Present • • Spearheaded the deployment and adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, integrating finance, operations, and business development units, resulting in a 40% improvement in reporting accuracy and efficiency. Designed and implemented over 10 automated workflows using Business Central and Power Automate to streamline approvals, procurement, and inventory management. Created Power BI dashboards and financial models that improved management’s visibility into KPIs and performance metrics. • Championed ERP-based inventory control alignment, integrating SRN (Stock Requisition Note) for real-time reconciliation between physical stock and system balances. • Led financial analysis and reporting for capital projects exceeding $10M, ensuring compliance and fiscal responsibility. • Developed comprehensive financial and investment models for infrastructure and energy projects valued at over $10M. • Supported capital planning, treasury, and compliance functions, ensuring liquidity optimization and adherence to financial standards. • Produced detailed management reports and variance analyses, supporting board-level decisions and financial planning. Contributed to the establishment of internal control frameworks that enhanced transparency and financial accountability. • • Pairview Ltd (United Kingdom – Remote) Data Scientist | Business Analytics Projects 2018 – 2022 • • • • • Completed intensive Data Science and Advanced Analytics program, applying Python, Power BI, and SQL for real-world problem-solving. Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) and predictive modeling using Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn to uncover business insights. Built classification and regression models to forecast trends and customer behavior, improving model accuracy by over 85% through iterative testing. Developed and deployed interactive dashboards in Power BI, transforming raw data into visual insights for management reporting. Collaborated on business process optimization projects, integrating analytics findings with workflow improvement strategies. Samsung Electronics West Africa – Lagos, Nigeria Business Analyst | Data Analyst 2012 – 2017 • • • • Designed and implemented data-driven solutions that improved sales operations for over 100 field representatives, reducing data entry errors and improving reporting turnaround by 70%. Developed interactive dashboards and SQL-driven models for sales, finance, and regional operations across Nigeria, South Africa, Dubai and the UK. Led analysis of monthly operational budgets (~$50,000), optimizing allocation and improving cost tracking accuracy. Automated repetitive reporting processes using Excel and SQL scripts, cutting manual work time by 80%. • Partnered with global teams to align regional data governance standards and streamline information flow. Education & Certifications • • • • Master’s in Information Technology (In Progress) – Information Systems & Technology Management, University of Lagos Pairview Data Science Program – Advanced Data Analytics & Machine Learning (2024) Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) – Production Specialization, University of Lagos. B.Sc. (Hons) – Finance, University of Lagos Technical Proficiencies Programming & Analytics: Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced) Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib ERP & Automation: Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Power Automate, SharePoint Data Management: ETL, Data Modeling, Process Mining, Forecasting Collaboration Tools: Jira, Microsoft Teams, Confluence Financial Tools: Excel (Advanced), Budget Modeling, Cost Control Systems Key Achievements • • • • Directed the ERP modernization project linking finance, operations, and business development functions — achieving a 30% boost in productivity. Developed financial dashboards and BI systems that reduced management report preparation time from 2 days to under 2 hours. Initiated cost-saving measures across procurement and finance departments, realizing 10% operational savings. Designed a predictive analytics framework for resource utilization and capital expenditure forecasting.