Mariia Davydenko

Actuals Management:

• Managed OPEX analysis vs. budget for HQ and regional functions, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Led month-end closing activities, mitigating P&L risks and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Delivered monthly P&L performance summaries to senior management.
• Analyzed Working Capital trends to identify risks and ensure balance sheet health across regions.
• Automated reporting by developing Power BI dashboards, replacing manual Excel/PPT processes

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinated annual OPEX budgeting with HQ leaders and regional FP&A teams.
• Acted as technical owner for budget tool (SAP Analytics Cloud), ensuring smooth regional submissions.
• Consolidated HQ and regional budgets into group-level P&L, applying adjustments to meet targets.
• Presented finalized budget results to executive leadership.

• Monitored and ensured timely execution of controls with stakeholders.
• Supported SOX compliance by assessing financial reporting controls.
• Reviewed account reconciliations weekly to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Evaluated controls environment to identify and implement improvements.
• Documented and managed key risks effectively.
• Coordinated testing with external auditors to streamline audits.
• Collaborated with process owners to update control documentation amid business changes.
• Managed control systems (Blackline, SharePoint, AuditBoard) to enhance operations.

• Ensured financial compliance with corporate policies.
• Reconciled accounts to verify data accuracy.
• Identified process gaps and recommended improvements.
• Bridged communication between finance teams.
• Standardized policy adherence across departments.

• Processed and reconciled daily payments, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Maintained accurate records by clearing weekly stock/cash breaks.
• Addressed client inquiries and supported event coordination during peak periods.
• Modernized reporting systems and automated data analysis.
• Developed collaborative tools to enhance team efficiency.

• Processed AP/AR reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
• Managed European invoice inquiries and bad debt reporting.
• Prepared financial reconciliations using Blackline.
• Supported audits and month-end closing.
• Trained new staff on accounting procedures.