Oliver Howe

Strategic Finance Sr Analyst

Professional Overview
Oliver Howe is a seasoned financial professional with a strong background in strategic finance, risk advisory, and financial planning and analysis. Leveraging his diverse industry experience, he currently serves as a Strategic Finance Sr Analyst at Ophelia, where he plays a crucial role in driving the company's financial strategy and decision-making.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Strategic Finance Sr Analyst at Ophelia, Oliver is responsible for providing strategic financial insights, analyzing business performance, and supporting executive-level decision-making. He collaborates cross-functionally to develop and implement financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting processes that enhance the company's financial visibility and decision-making capabilities.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Oliver held positions at Relay Therapeutics and KPMG, where he honed his skills in financial analysis, risk management, and strategic planning. As a Senior Financial Analyst in the FP&A team at Relay Therapeutics, he played a key role in developing comprehensive financial models, optimizing budgeting and forecasting processes, and supporting the company's strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, Oliver served as a Risk Advisory Senior Associate and Associate at KPMG, where he provided risk assessment, internal control, and compliance advisory services to clients across various industries.

Academic Background
Oliver holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic financial planning and analysis

• Financial modeling and forecasting

• Business performance analysis and reporting

• Risk assessment and mitigation

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Relay Therapeutics, Oliver developed a comprehensive financial model that enabled the company to optimize its resource allocation, resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency. At KPMG, he led a team of associates in designing and implementing a risk management framework for a large healthcare client, which resulted in a 30% reduction in regulatory compliance risks.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience in strategic finance, risk advisory, and financial planning and analysis, Oliver Howe is well-positioned to continue driving financial excellence and contributing to the success of Ophelia. His strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and cross-functional collaboration expertise make him a valuable asset to the organization.