Financial Analyst

Candidate possesses a multifaceted background encompassing accounting, financial analysis, and sales analysis roles, reflecting their diverse expertise in business operations. They have actively engaged in analyzing sales data, administering sales processes, and conducting financial forecasting to facilitate strategic sales planning. Their proficiency extends to planning business development budgets and leveraging data-driven insights to identify growth opportunities and improve sales strategies. In their remote role at an IT services and consulting company, they delved into financial and sales analytics, harnessing data to drive decision-making processes and identify potential clients for sales expansion. Their analytical skills were instrumental in developing strategies to target new markets and enhance revenue generation. Their experience as a Financial Analyst in a manufacturing company involved intricate calculations, strategic budgeting to stimulate sales growth, and overseeing financial and operational facets of the organization. Their responsibilities entailed a comprehensive approach to financial management, including budgetary control, cost analysis, and financial reporting, contributing significantly to the company's overall performance and profitability.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague / Master's degree, Economics and Management

2017 - 2019

Georgian National University / Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Management

2013 - 2017

Financial Analyst

Industry: Truck Transportation

Nov 2023 – Present

Czech Republic

• Updating, monitoring, and analyzing P&L for three countries (DACHFRA).

• Reviewing the company's financial statements for accuracy and coordinating monthly financial close operations within group deadlines.

• Preparing, analyzing, and reporting flash and month-end financials with relevant explanations, contributing valuable insights.

• Checking gross margin per deal and account level, comparing it to the company target, pricing (job cost) and navigating pricing, sales team on adjustments or improvements.

• Supporting AR department with various reports, including new report to track receivables collection per person and account to support treasure and AR departments with meeting cash flow targets and eliminating lack of funds.

• Analyzing other indicators of the company, including profitability of warehouses in various EMEA locations, identifying possible losses and possibility for sales.

• Actively engaged in audit preparations and the execution of internal controls, supporting smooth financial workflows and processing documentation.

• Frequent interaction with various parties, including AR, AP, Accounting, Sales, and other teams.

Financial Analyst

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Sep 2022 – Present

Remote

Netherlands

• Executing financial analyses to support strategic decision-making for a total turnover of $10 million.

• Constructed meticulous profit-loss statements, cash-flow reports, and financial forecasts from scratch for annual $5+ million turnover to ensure the startup is safeguarded from potential financial pitfalls.

• Effectively overseeing sales tracking for 90+ products across 10 categories, ensuring the monthly achievement of $450k+ in sales revenue, proactively finding and resolving sales-related challenges to keep consistent growth.

• Designed and created an efficient product categorisation framework by implementing 10 different categories, enhancing the accuracy of sales reporting and reducing report generation time by 50%.

• Delivering accurate forecasts annually, quarterly, and monthly, with YTD variance of -7% in case of revenue and +2% in case of profit.

Commercial Analyst

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Feb 2022 – Apr 2022

Remote

UK

• Managed a sales region (DACH) valued at $300 million, overseeing all sales operations, which encompassed weekly forecasting, sales and variance analysis, investigations, and various ad-hoc reporting.

• Collaborated closely with a dedicated team of 15 person in France, Czech Republic, Spain, directly reported to the London headquarters.

• Investigated sales, financial and other useful data pinpointing a 15% sales decline attributed to logistics issues.

• Developed and maintained intricate sales reports for more than 100 products and models, providing valuable insights into the region's sales performance and progress tracking.

Project Financial Analyst

Industry: Business Consulting and Services

Aug 2019 – Jan 2022

Czech Republic

• Project Financial Analyst for Nordic region, managed 20 projects with annual revenue exceeding $30 million.

• Oversaw pricing, contract management, revenue, cost control, and compliance with US GAAP, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, consistently recognizing $2.5 million monthly revenue while keeping a spotless audit record.

• Managed project finances through the entire life cycle, setting up over 80 pricing matching contracts, our, US GAAP and company needs, creating comprehensive cost and revenue tracking systems in SAP with numerous WBS and Cost Collectors, and documented the system, providing support to the team's diverse needs.

• Conducted risk analysis, quarterly QA meetings and business advisory for portfolio and individual projects, providing frequent updates to more than 10 stakeholders, ensuring all possible scenarios are mitigated and management is aware of current state.

• Conducted training for more than 10 new joiners and organized various social events to help them with adaptation in a new country and work.

General Ledger Intern

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting

Dec 2018 – Jun 2019

Czech Republic

• Collaborated closely with the General Ledger Manager to maintain financial accuracy, ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP standards.

• Identified and rectified financial discrepancies through detailed account analysis.

• Delivered crucial insights to senior management through in-depth financial analysis and comprehensive reports.

• Conducted special research (project) aligned with departmental goals and aims, supporting strategic planning and decision-making.