RADOSTIN PETROV
SOFIA,BULGARIA
Summary
Finance professional with extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Demonstrates strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and ERP systems to drive process improvement and strategic planning. Adept at managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting P&L analysis, and ensuring robust internal controls. Skilled in cash flow management, variance analysis, and revenue recognition. Committed to enhancing corporate finance functions through effective project management and audit preparation.
Certified from ACCA with diploma for Advanced Accounting and Business.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2027
2027
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior FP&A analyst (lead)
Foundever
Sofia, Bulgaria
01.2025 - Current
- Led financial planning initiatives by developing comprehensive budgets and forecasts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyse financial performance and identify trends.
- Streamlined reporting processes by implementing advanced financial modelling techniques.
- Mentored junior analysts to enhance their analytical skills and professional development.
- Tracking, reporting and analyzing Budget/FCT variances for a BU generating 7 million Revenue
- Reviewing the company's financial statements to ensure they are accurate.
- Preparing month-end reports for management, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets cash flow statements, etc.
- Recommending changes in policies or procedures that will improve financial performance.
- Forecasting future financial performance.
- Preparing and analyzing yearly budgets.
- Prepare various accurate financial reports to management.
- Ensuring compliance with government regulations, participation in financial audits and new ERP implementations.
- Coordinating people and activities
Financial controller
ATOS IT Services And Solutions
Sofia
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
Advanced Accountant Analyst/Risk Management Analyst
Cargill
Sofia
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded implementation of new accounting policies in accordance with changing regulatory requirements.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge, participating in relevant training programs and staying current with industry best practices.
- Optimized cash flow management strategies, resulting in improved liquidity and reduced borrowing costs.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation of discrepancies.
- Managed accounts payable function efficiently, ensuring timely vendor payments while optimizing cash flows utilization.
- Identified areas of operational inefficiency through careful analysis of company performance metrics, recommending actionable improvement measures.
- Maintained accurate fixed asset records, tracking acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation schedules to ensure proper treatment on financial statements.
Accountant Analyst
Xerox
Sofia
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Reduced month-end closing times by streamlining procedures, enabling timely availability of key financial information for decisionmakers.
- Played a pivotal role in successful audit completion, working closely with external auditors to provide necessary documentation and clarification on complex accounting matters.
- Developed customized financial reports for various stakeholders, tailoring content to address specific informational needs.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets, providing insightful recommendations for cost reductions and revenue growth opportunities.
AP Accountant
Coca Cola European Partners
Sofia
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed credit card statements reconciliation process, ensuring proper allocation of charges to expense categories.
- Assisted in the implementation of a new ERP system, streamlining accounting processes for increased productivity.
- Enhanced data integrity by maintaining meticulous records of all transactions and reconciliations.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving overall cash management strategies.
Education
BA (Hons)/Diploma - Advanced Accounting And Business
ACCA
03.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Corporate Finance
New Bulgarian University
Sofia, Bulgaria 09.2018 - 12.2019
Certification from Lean six sigma (Yellow belt) -
BSc (Hons) - Financial Control And Accounting
University of National And World Economy
Sofia, Bulgaria 09.2013 - 09.2017
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Multitask
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Power BI
- Financial Reporting
- P&L analysis
- Internal Controls
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Strategic Planning
- Management accounting
- General Ledger Management
- Process Improvement
- Variance Analysis
- Intercompany Transactions
- Revenue Recognition
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Project Management
- Financial Planning
- Budgetary Planning
- Audit preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Corporate finance
Certification
- Advanced Accounting and Business from ACCA
- Lean six sigma yellow belt (CCEP)
- Project Management from Harvard business publishing
- Power BI course
Accomplishments
ACCA EXAMS PASSED
• F1
• F2
• F3
• F4
• F5
• F6
• F7
• F8
• F9
• P1
• P2
• EPSM
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 07/26/94
- Nationality: Bulgarian
Affiliations
- Sport
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Bulgarian
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior FP&A analyst (lead)
Foundever
01.2025 - Current
Financial controller
ATOS IT Services And Solutions
01.2023 - 01.2025
BA (Hons)/Diploma - Advanced Accounting And Business
ACCA
03.2022 - 07.2024
Advanced Accountant Analyst/Risk Management Analyst
Cargill
07.2021 - 01.2023
Accountant Analyst
Xerox
02.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Corporate Finance
New Bulgarian University
09.2018 - 12.2019
AP Accountant
Coca Cola European Partners
08.2017 - 02.2020
BSc (Hons) - Financial Control And Accounting
University of National And World Economy
09.2013 - 09.2017