Experienced Finance/Accounting Professional
Experienced Financial Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the corporate banking industry for over 12 years. Possesses excellent budgeting, forecasting, profitability, cost analysis and decision support skills. Detail-oriented, organized, pro-active; excels in high-pressure situations and able to adapt quickly to rapidly changing environments.
15 years of experience in Bookkeeping (A/P, A/R, reconciliations, P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements)
Bachelor of Finance and Accounting.
Core competencies include:
-Flexible Financial Forecasting Modeling
-Forecasting and Budgeting
-Cost Reductions
-Cash Flow Management
-Financial Statement Preparation/Analysis
-Variance Analysis
-Key Performance Metrics
-Accounting (using Quickbooks)
-Bilingual - English/Russian
-Expert Excel User
As a VP of Finance for Royal Bank of Scotland (2009-2012)
-Team Leader supporting CFO of GTS Americas division of Royal Bank of Scotland
- Analyzed financial results and generated comprehensive variance and trending reporting packages with commentary for executive management.
- Responsible for providing analysis and support for decision making, budgeting and forecasting, business case analysis and profitability analysis
- Maintained monthly forecasting and collaborated with senior management to ensure that projections align with strategic and sales initiatives
-Performed various ad hoc financial modeling projects to support existing and new business opportunities.
As a Senior Financial Analyst for ABN/Amro (2000-2009)
- Supported Global Trade Advisory (GTA) CFO in offering insight to management to enable execution of GTA strategy. Provided high level performance reporting as well as detailed analytical support.
- Developed and executed budget processes, identified areas for expense reductions in order to meet the PfC goals
- Prepared and analyzed revenue, expense, KPI reports and management input for the monthly Senior Management Information Package.
Work Terms
I offer flat rates or hourly rates, depending on the project. The billing depends on the project length. The rate is negotiable and my hours are flexible.