Arinade Adekola, Cpa, Ca
About Arinade Adekola, Cpa, Ca
Arinade Adekola, CPA, CA, is the Senior Manager of Corporate & Product FP&A at Wealthsimple, with extensive experience in strategic planning and financial analysis.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Arinade Adekola currently serves as the Senior Manager, Corporate & Product FP&A at Wealthsimple. Having been in this role since 2020, Arinade operates from the Toronto, Canada Area. In his position, he focuses on corporate and product financial planning and analysis, leveraging his extensive experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. His work supports the financial stability and growth of the organization by preparing comprehensive financial models and conducting detailed financial analyses.
Previous Experience at Jamieson Wellness Inc.
From 2017 to 2020, Arinade Adekola served as the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at Jamieson Wellness Inc. in Ottawa, Canada Area. During his tenure, he played a critical role in managing the company’s financial planning and analysis functions. This entailed developing budgets, conducting forecasts, and performing detailed financial analyses to guide strategic decision-making within the organization.
Role at Deloitte Canada
Arinade Adekola previously worked at Deloitte Canada as a Senior Associate in M&A Transaction Services from 2013 to 2017 in Ottawa, Canada Area. In this capacity, he engaged in mergers and acquisitions transaction services, utilizing his skills in financial scrutiny, strategic analysis, and business valuation. This role laid the groundwork for his expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Arinade Adekola has pursued rigorous education in both data visualization and accounting. He obtained an Online Executive Certificate in Visualizing Data from NYU Stern School of Business in 2020. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Carleton University in 2013. His academic background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both the technical and theoretical aspects of finance, enhancing his capacity in strategic planning and financial analysis.
Expertise in Budgeting and Forecasting
Arinade Adekola has developed a strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting over his extensive career. His professional journey across various financial roles has sharpened his ability to prepare comprehensive financial models and conduct detailed financial analyses. Particularly at Wealthsimple, his proficiency in these areas has been instrumental in contributing to the growth and effectiveness of the FP&A team.