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Kelly Lina

Kelly Lina

Financial Analyst
Athens

Summary

Offering strong foundation in financial analysis and planning, with commitment to learning and growing within this environment. Brings solid understanding of financial principles and ability to quickly acquire new skills in budgeting and forecasting. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and data interpretation in (Senior) Financial Analyst role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Analyst

Mailo's The Pasta Project
03.2025 - Current
  • Preparation and analysis of financial statements, P&L reports, development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, variation analysis.
  • Analysis of expense trends and recommendation of strategies to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with teams such as Operations and Marketing to align on financial targets and strategic objectives.
  • Coordination of the BI transformation and financial operations automation of the department

FP&A & Corporate Development Associate

Blueground
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Oversee financial planning and analysis for all global markets, present financial reports to senior management
  • Capture savings through profitability-focused projects (Utilities Cost Controlling, Dashboards using Power Query)
  • Collaborate on transformation projects (New ERP system, 10D closing, automated reports)
  • Prepared Ad-hoc reports requested by the CEO & CFO for strategic decisions
  • Supported corporate funding initiatives by preparing financial forecasts & management reports for major U.S. banking partners.

FP&A Analyst

Blueground
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Oversee financial planning and analysis for 32 global markets, providing insights on forecasting, variance analysis, and budgeting (P&L, CF)
  • Present monthly financial reports to senior management, driving data-driven decisions
  • Review the monthly Statutory files in collaboration with the local Accounting teams

Junior FP&A Analyst

Blueground
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supported financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for multiple markets
  • Streamlined reporting processes with cross-functional teams for accurate projections

Accounting Associate

Blueground
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed accounts receivable for the Athens market and ensured accurate financial data reconciliation
  • Assisted in month-end closing, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations
  • Oversaw the Fixed Assets accounting cycle and collaborated on new warehouse system migration

Junior Accounting Associate

Blueground
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed accounts receivable and maintained accurate records and financial reports
  • Supported year-end closing processes and customer communications

Transaction Services Intern | Deals

PwC
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Contributed to financial due diligence for mergers and acquisitions (FDD, M&As)
  • Prepared reports and analyzed financial statements for company valuations

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Athens University of Economics And Business
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Global Governance & Business Administration

University of Tor Vergata
Italy
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - European Economy And Business Law

University of Tor Vergata
Italy
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Excel, Power Query, Power Point, G-sheets
  • Navision, Pigment, Tableau, Power BI, SoftOne
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Business partnering
  • Forecasting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Cross-functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Project Management
  • Multitasking

Certifications & Licenses

  • Complete Financial Analyst Course 2024 Udemy
  • Data-driven Decision Making Coursera
  • Problem Solving with Excel Coursera
  • Focus on FDD Analysis, WC Analysis PwC
  • Athens Stock Market Seminar Hellenic Investors Association

Languages

  • English (Cambridge Proficiency)
  • Spanish

Hobbies

  • Travelling, Pottery, Hiking, Basketball

Timeline

Financial Analyst

Mailo's The Pasta Project
03.2025 - Current

FP&A & Corporate Development Associate

Blueground
02.2025 - 03.2025

FP&A Analyst

Blueground
07.2024 - 02.2025

Junior FP&A Analyst

Blueground
09.2023 - 06.2024

Accounting Associate

Blueground
02.2023 - 09.2023

Junior Accounting Associate

Blueground
09.2021 - 01.2023

Transaction Services Intern | Deals

PwC
11.2020 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

Athens University of Economics And Business
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Global Governance & Business Administration

University of Tor Vergata
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - European Economy And Business Law

University of Tor Vergata
04.2001 -

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