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Orestis Kanellopoulos

Kifissia,I

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Finance Business Partner

Paradox Museum
3 2024 - Current
  • 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

Athens University of Economics And Business
Athens, Greece
09.2008 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Anavryta Model Lyceum
Athens, Greece
09.2005 - 06.2008

Skills

P&L Management

Profitability analysis

Cost Management

Variance Analysis

Financial Budgeting

Business Strategy

Budgeting

Certification

Analyze Data with SQL

Languages

English
Greek

Interests

Beach Volleyball

Travelling

BBQ

Timeline

Financial Controller

HERACLES Group, member of LafargeHolcim
11.2020 - 03.2024

Business Analyst (Pricing)

McLaren Automotive Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2020

Supply Chain Demand Planner

Media Markt Hellas
07.2018 - 09.2018

Supply Chain Analyst

Lidl GB
05.2016 - 06.2018

Commercial Administrator (QS Assistant)

Amey
01.2015 - 05.2016

Master's Degree - Accounting and Management

University of Southampton
09.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor's Degree - International and European Economics Studies

Athens University of Economics And Business
09.2008 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Anavryta Model Lyceum
09.2005 - 06.2008

Finance Business Partner

Paradox Museum
3 2024 - Current
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