Georgios Nikolaidis

• Developed and managed Power BI dashboards for comprehensive sales analysis, inventory tracking, store KPIs, customer segmentation (RFM analysis), and financial reporting
• Set and monitored sales targets for retail locations, facilitated weekly sales meetings to review performance, identify trends, and adjust strategies
• Conducted financial analyses including budgeting, P&L oversight, and various ad hoc analyses across financial and marketing domains based on owner requests

Key Achievements:

• Reduced reporting time by 50% through automation and streamlined data processes
• Sustained high levels of data accuracy by implementing rigorous quality control measures and regularly auditing existing datasets.
• Championed a robust security framework to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or misuse while maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Delivered actionable insights to stakeholders through visually appealing reports and presentations, facilitating informed decision making.
• Increased data-driven decision-making by developing intuitive Power BI dashboards used by senior management

• Prepared budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and monthly consolidated P&L statements
• Partnered with Senior Management to monitor financial and commercial performance
• Conducted analysis to identify cost savings and process efficiency opportunities.
• Reviewed contracts with the Chief Financial Officer and audited expenses to enhance financial control and cost management.

Key Achievements

• Drove profitability improvements by advising and acting on cost-reduction strategies, achieving cost reductions of 20% to 50% in areas such as credit card commissions, alterations expenses, maintenance costs, SMS, communications, and printing expenses.
• Collaborated with management, Deloitte, and banks on a loan restructuring project to ensure the company's financial sustainability.
• Facilitated cross-departmental understanding of financial metrics, holding regular training sessions.

• Developed historical sales recaps and prepared merchandising budgets
• Collaborated with buying teams for in-season adjustments and provided monthly sales reports

• Participated in ad hoc marketing projects and prepared monthly performance reports
• Contributed to inventory management and e-commerce collaborations to boost sales

• Managed order entry and analysis, ensuring seamless communication across departments

• Oversaw order fulfillment and product codification for premium brands like Calvin Klein and Cerruti

• Part of a team responsible for supplying Vardas retail stores with inventory

• Managed a restaurant in Chalkidiki, achieving a 70% increase in revenue and 25% profit margin improvement

• Conducted a project to promote renewable energy systems in North East England