Financial Analysis: Analyzing financial data, including budgets, forecasts, and actual performance, to provide insights and identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Assisting in the development of budgets and forecasts for various functions of the organization, ensuring they are realistic, accurate, and aligned with the strategic direction.
Performance Management: Monitoring the financial performance of the organization (per museum), comparing actual results to budgets and forecasts, and identifying areas for improvement.
Cost Control: Working with operational teams to control and reduce costs, ensuring expenses are in line with the budget.
Financial Modeling: Creating financial models to simulate different scenarios and assess the financial implications of various decisions.
Communication: Communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a way that is understandable and relevant to their roles.
Decision Support: Assisting in making informed decisions by providing financial data and analysis, and offering recommendations based on expertise.
Financial Controller
HERACLES Group, member of LafargeHolcim
11.2020 - 03.2024
Prepared and published timely the monthly reporting package (P&L, Performance & Operational KPIs, management commentary) for the assigned Business Lines and functions.
Worked closely with Business Line Managers and Stakeholders for the preparation of the annual budget and monthly financial forecasts.
Evaluated financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with budget, forecasts and historical data.
Supported the creation of financial reports & models (financial analysis and future looking results) for regular reviews and for facilitating decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
Coordinated and followed up the relevant action plans for saving initiatives; Identify Risks and Opportunities.
Identified, proposed and drived process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools and dashboards.
Ensured compliance with Group reporting requirements (HARP) and internal controls, within the assigned scope
Contributed to operational team effort by providing related reports and financial explanations as needed
Business Analyst (Pricing)
McLaren Automotive Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2020
Analysed, managed, and priced 50,000 automotive parts for current and legacy McLaren vehicles.
Defined pricing strategies and conducted annual reviews considering cost increases and economic changes.
Conducted data analysis and provided commercial insights using SAP.
Developed dashboards for data visualization using Power BI.
Maintained and developed analytical tools for manipulating large volumes of transactional data.
Supply Chain Demand Planner
Media Markt Hellas
07.2018 - 09.2018
Managed supply chain for the E-Store, ensuring full availability for customer orders.
Monitored stock availability and reallocated stock between stores.
Supply Chain Analyst
Lidl GB
05.2016 - 06.2018
Analyzed data to identify trends affecting company planning.
Proposed decisions to procure additional volume or apply price changes and recall actions.
Managed and forecasted demand for promotions.
Controlled store orders and assisted in stock ordering from suppliers.
Commercial Administrator (QS Assistant)
Amey
01.2015 - 05.2016
Worked in the Commercial Department on the Hampshire Highways Maintenance Contract.
Analysed billing works completed by Amey in compliance with the contract's KPIs.
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting and Management
University of Southampton
Southampton, UK
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor's Degree - International and European Economics Studies
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