Financial Director / CFO Russia & CIS( iPlace )

Описание

Olga Nuzhdina
Phone: +7(916)716-8732 Email: olga.nuzhdina@gmail.com

Professional Experience

2019 - 2023 Sandvik - SEK 86.4 billion multinational engineering company specializing in metal cutting, digital, additive manufacturing, mining and construction, stainless special steel alloys and industrial heating
Finance Director/CFO Russia & CIS
Responsibility for full Finance, Accounting, Business control, Treasury, Procurement, IT, Compliance scope and guidance towards successful decision making and business support
Build Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting, lead Divisions operational reviews, Forecasting and Planning overview, Management Team and Board Governance Meetings
Collaborate on Commercial offerings, strategic initiatives and create the environment for informed business decisions and profitable, sustainable growth of the Business Lines
Restructuring of month closing process, introduce automatization opportunities to decrease the number of manual transactions, drive contribution margin and effective allocations set-up
Develop systems and tools to conduct proactive performance analysis and continuously monitor activities, analyze financial trends, capture business impact, identify improvement potential
Maintain Business Continuity Plan and Enterprise Risk Management matrix; drive Power BI applications and KPI tracker, the new Forecasting system in CRM, SAP benchmarking analysis
Implementation of Power BI Compliance Houses including self-assessment, action plans, business processes changes, 100% pass rate during audit follow-up
Successful implementation of 160 Internal controls, incorporation of methodology in the new system B-Wise, #1 rankings for all Legal entities across Sandvik global

2013 - 2018 Sulzer - CHF3.3 billion global industrial engineering and manufacturing company (Renova Group), supplier to selected industries: oil and gas, hydrocarbon processing, power generation, water, paper
Deputy General Director / Finance Director
Run business restructuring, provided guidance and direction on overall strategy to the Management Team, evaluated investment opportunities, led Due Diligence, growth through M&A
Developed and implemented New Business Model strategy across Clusters, drove Global supporting functions reorganization and set-up of internal SSC (Finance, Admin, IT, HR, Legal)
Responsibility for P&L, all aspects of managing business performance, Cash is King - EMEA, America, APAC (15 countries); key player on regular corporate reviews and conferences
Responsibility for internal and external reporting and accounting as per corporate, regulatory and legal requirements including taxation, dividends, annual reports and accounts, liaison with auditors
Ensured that planning, budgeting and financing contribute to the overall Sulzer strategy; built and fine-tuned business processes, developed internal control system, policies and guidance documents
Oversaw sales and tendering, procurement, project management, led objective setting process and general administration, signatory rights on the Deputy GD level

2010 - 2012 Philip Morris International - $62 billion world's largest producer of tobacco products
Head of Finance, Planning and Business Development
Key player of PMI Commercial organization development projects enabling to implement the new business model and expansion strategy across Russia and Belarus
Analyzed direction in the tobacco market, portfolio of brands, competitor's share of market; developed Areas strategy in close collaboration with VP Marketing and Sales; ensured efficient investment (over $100 Million) that resulted in enhanced brands performance
Finance Management and Strategic Planning for 700 Area people across 24 sites in Russia; optimization of headcount in the fields; led Budgeting & Long-Range Plan process, introduced P&L forecasting models that predicted financial results and pricing actions; set up IT systems
Maintained high standards of Control and Compliance with relevant laws and regulations, evaluated operational processes and procedures in Commercial organization

2008 - 2009 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation - US HQ of Novartis AG - $49 billion healthcare leader
Finance, Business Planning and Analysis Manager (International Assignment in New York, USA)
Accountable for budgeting and forecasting process of the Brands portfolio (Primary Care, Respiratory, New Products) across the USA, control over Marketing budget ~ $200 Million; called out potential risks & opportunities to challenge successful achievement of targets
Participated in strategic alliance program with Procter & Gamble, coordinated alliance relationship activities to capture the values and capabilities of both partners
Performed in depth financial analysis; supported business initiatives, provided expertise for all financial aspects to improve the reliability and effectiveness of the data and processes; led financial closing, ensured proper accounting for transactions; trained people in finance topics/tools

2005 - 2007 Cognis - Euro3.2 billion leading specialty chemicals company (now part of BASF)
Director/Controller Finance & Business
Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and internal reports in accordance with IFRS, successfully managed audit process
Set up management accounting system and implemented IAS module which resulted in substantial improvement in accuracy of cash flow forecasting; led preparation of forecasts and budgets
Oversaw development and implementation of internal control system to efficiently manage working capital; assisted General Manager in conducting comprehensive operational reviews

Education
2020 Various General Management and Finance Conferences (Adam Smith, Global Forums)
2011 CMA certified
2005 The State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics, Moscow, Russia
Masters Degree - Finance Law, Highest Honors
2002 The State University of Management, Moscow, Russia
Masters Degree - International Finance & Economics, Highest Honors
2002 School of Management, University of Passau, Germany
BWL Program/DAAD scholarship

Skills Provide consulting service to the Investment Research Companies
Russian speaker, fluent English, good German; proficient in MS Office, Lotus Notes, SAP, Scala, TM1, Cognos, 1C, Power BI, experienced in Market places