Senior Finance Business Controller

Lead financial controlling and finance operations for a large logistics facility, serving as the primary business partner for operational and leadership teams in a high-volume environment. Review operational and CAPEX expenses, monitor P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow drivers, and deliver dashboards that improve management visibility.

Drive profitability initiatives through revenue optimization and improved third-party service efficiency. Manage month-end closing and key account reconciliations under RAS, IFRS, and US GAAP; prepare audit documentation; present performance updates to business-unit leadership, the CFO, general manager, and regional stakeholders; and coach warehouse teams on financial modelling and reporting.

Managed financial controlling and operations for five legal entities, including four SPVs and one holding company, supporting a nearly 300 MW wind and solar project portfolio. Acted as the principal finance business partner to management in the renewable-energy sector.

Prepared financial performance reports, monitored working capital across inventory, payables, and receivables, and conducted cost analysis to support financial steering. Served as a key contact for project management, procurement, legal, auditors, tax authorities, financing institutions, and consultants on reporting, statutory, audit, and tax matters.

Partnered as regional financial controller for the Accounting and Controlling support function, covering more than 350 FTEs, an annual budget exceeding EUR 90 million, and five independent projects. Performed monthly analysis for the Romanian Accounting and Controlling function with more than 90 FTEs.

Delivered variance analysis and reconciliations for quarterly and annual closing activities. Identified financial and operational risks related to cost centers and intercompany charges, reviewed cross-charging processes, monitored KPIs, and contributed to finance transformation and master data governance initiatives using SAC and Power BI.

Delivered monthly actuals reporting, KPI analysis, and variance commentary for EMEA operations using Hyperion and Anaplan. Managed annual budget and long-term planning cycles, aligning forecasts with business objectives and client expectations.

Presented monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reviews to senior management, providing financial insights and operational recommendations. Developed and improved finance policies and procedures to strengthen internal governance and reporting consistency across EMEA.

Coordinated planning assumptions and reporting activities across subsidiaries during monthly and quarterly close cycles. Supported medium-term planning and forecasting exercises while managing reporting communications and calendar compliance.

Managed a team of two direct reports and trained team members in reporting and controlling activities. Supported consistent planning, reporting, and performance-management processes within a global shared-services environment.

Built foundational experience in financial analysis, reporting, and business analysis through progressive finance roles in agribusiness and telecommunications in the Republic of Moldova.

Developed expertise in core finance processes, reporting, analysis, and business support that formed the basis for later regional controlling and finance management roles.

Studied Finance, Banking and Investment Science, with coursework and focus areas including portfolio management and investment science.