Gintaras Samuolis
Finance Executive | CFO | Strategic Leader
Ilgoji G. 18N
Summary
Dynamic finance executive with over 15 years of experience leading financial strategy, planning, and operations in diverse industries, including manufacturing, utilities, and aviation. Recognized for expertise in financial planning, financial processes transition and improvement, and M&A. Drive value through transformative leadership and innovative solutions in FP&A, risk management, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Skilled in aligning financial frameworks with strategic goals, achieving cost efficiencies, and leading cross-functional teams in high-impact projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
Hollister Lietuva
07.2024 - Current
- Lead Finance department for a multi-plant site with over €150M in revenue, managing a 25-member team across Plant Accounting, Shared Services Accounting, and Manufacturing Finance functions. Have dotted line responsibility for Site IT functions.
- Established Financial Shared Service Center covering nine business units across six European countries, optimizing FP&A processes and implementing Continuous Improvement methodologies in day-to-day activities.
Independent Board Member
DeRisk Business Solutions
07.2018 - Current
- Independent Board Member in FinTech Startup, which develops and executes risk management strategies for SME companies.
- Responsible for Business Development and Internal Controls.
- Member of the audit committee.
Head of Finance/Finance Controller
Hollister Lietuva
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Spearheaded finance control for multi-plant operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and process automation, resulting in increased efficiency and data accuracy.
CFO
Vilniaus Vandenys
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Led financial, IT, and Strategic Investment Planning teams.
- Secured a €50M loan for development projects from the European Investment Bank.
- Initiated and managed an ERP migration project.
- Drove LEAN implementation across departments to enhance operational efficiency.
Group CFO
GetJet Airlines
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Directed Finance, Procurement, and Administration departments for a group of four companies.
- Developed forecasting models and led M&A negotiations for key acquisitions.
- Transitioned the finance reporting process from manual to automated, leveraging Power BI to enhance analytical capacity.
Finance Controller Nordics
AVON Cosmetics
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for complex business finance processes improvements.
- P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet management for the region.
Supervisor Finance/Finance Analyst
Western Union
02.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Economist
Bank of Lithuania, Vilnius
03.2010 - 08.2012
Intern
Danske Bank AS, Financial Markets, Vilnius
07.2008 - 08.2008
Education
Professional Board Member Certificate -
Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance
Vilnius 10.2018 - 10.2018
MBA -
Baltic Management Institute
Vilnius 09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management With International Business
Royal Holloway, University of London
London 09.2006 - 07.2009
Skills
- Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting
- Forecasting & Reporting
- Lean Management & Continuous Improvement
- Team Building & Leadership Development
- M&A, Due Diligence & Risk Management
- Process Automation & Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- ERP Systems & Financial Systems Transformation
Interests
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
Hollister Lietuva
07.2024 - Current
Head of Finance/Finance Controller
Hollister Lietuva
10.2021 - 06.2024
CFO
Vilniaus Vandenys
05.2020 - 10.2021
Professional Board Member Certificate -
Baltic Institute of Corporate Governance
10.2018 - 10.2018
Independent Board Member
DeRisk Business Solutions
07.2018 - Current
Group CFO
GetJet Airlines
08.2017 - 05.2020
MBA -
Baltic Management Institute
09.2016 - 06.2018
Finance Controller Nordics
AVON Cosmetics
06.2015 - 01.2017
Supervisor Finance/Finance Analyst
Western Union
02.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Economist
Bank of Lithuania, Vilnius
03.2010 - 08.2012
Intern
Danske Bank AS, Financial Markets, Vilnius
07.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Management With International Business
Royal Holloway, University of London
09.2006 - 07.2009
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