Ruslan Hladchenko
The Hague
Summary
Results-driven Financial Controller & Business Controller with a strong background in financial planning, business analysis, budgeting, and risk management. Over 10 years of experience in financial leadership roles across banking, consulting, and corporate finance. Proven ability to optimize financial processes, implement strategic planning, and drive business growth. Adept at financial reporting, data analysis, and forecasting, with a keen focus on cost control and process efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Controller, Business Finance
EVBox B.V.
09.2024 - Current
- Managed P&L oversight, cash flow forecasting, and budgeting, ensuring financial performance aligned with strategic business objectives and resulting in a 20% improvement in budget accuracy.
- Analyzed KPIs and financial metrics, providing data-driven insights to senior management, which led to a 15% increase in operational efficiency and enhanced cost control.
- Prepared and delivered timely and accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, improving financial transparency and supporting key decision-making.
- Partnered with sales teams, offering financial insights on sales performance, commissions, and tender calculations, contributing to a 10% increase in revenue optimization and enhanced sales forecasting accuracy.
- Developed financial models to assess trends, pricing strategies, and cost structures, leading to a 12% improvement in gross margins.
- Implemented process improvements in financial reporting and planning, reducing reporting errors by 25% and streamlining workflows.
Financial Officer, Controlling and Business Finance
ROBECO Institutional Asset Management B.V.
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed financial fee actuals, accruals, and reconciliations with Distribution region clients, ensuring 100% SOX compliance and reducing financial discrepancies by 30%.
- Administered invoices and payment processes, ensuring 100% accuracy and on-time execution, leading to a 25% reduction in processing errors.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including audit teams and regulatory bodies, to uphold financial integrity and pass all compliance audits without exceptions.
- Played a pivotal role in successfully implementing a new billing software system, which enhanced efficiency by 80% and reduced manual workload.
- Actively participated in cross-departmental projects, driving process optimizations that led to a 35% increase in operational efficiency.
- Oversaw client onboarding, validating and organizing necessary supporting documentation, ensuring a seamless integration process with zero compliance issues.
Business Controller / Founder
UM Consulting LLC
04.2015 - 03.2022
- Founded and scaled the company from the ground up, growing from a one-person startup to a 36-employee organization with an annual revenue of ā¬500,000 by 2022.
- Independently managed CEO, COO, and CFO responsibilities during the first 1.5 years, establishing financial stability, operational efficiency, and business strategy.
- Developed and executed strategic business plans, overseeing operations, financial management, sales, and client relations, resulting in consistent revenue growth.
- Led high-stakes negotiations with clients, partners, and investors, securing key contracts and expanding the companyās market presence.
- Built a high-performance team, focusing on talent acquisition, employee development, and motivation, leading to increased productivity and client satisfaction.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing best practices and digital tools, improving efficiency and service delivery by 40%.
- Formed strategic partnerships with key industry players, creating new business opportunities.
- Successfully navigated market challenges, adapting company strategies to ensure continued growth and resilience in a dynamic business environment.
Senior Economist of Risk Management, Budgeting, and Business Control Department
PJSC CB Accordbank
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Led consolidated financial reporting, ensuring 100% accuracy in bank statement reconciliation and reducing financial discrepancies by 30%.
- Managed budgeting and cash flow forecasting, optimizing liquidity and financial performance, contributing to a 5% improvement in working capital efficiency.
- Assessed financial risks and provided in-depth financial reports, leading to a 20% reduction in financial exposure through strategic mitigation measures.
- Developed financial models and profitability analysis, delivering insights that helped management increase net profit margins by 12%.
- Liaised with internal and external auditors, ensuring full regulatory compliance and zero major audit findings, strengthening the bankās financial governance.
- Implemented cost-control measures, identifying operational inefficiencies and reducing administrative expenses by 18% through process optimization.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, supporting business development initiatives, leading to a 25% increase in client acquisition and improved banking services.
Senior Economist Budgeting and Business Control
PJSC Ā«AeroSvitĀ» airlinesĀ»/JSC Ā«FinaviaĀ» (Group of 4 companies)
04.2011 - 01.2013
- Led consolidated budget oversight and financial reporting across four group entities, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency, which improved reporting efficiency by 35%.
- Controlled cash flow, P&L, and cost management, providing data-driven insights to senior stakeholders, leading to a 10% reduction in operational costs through financial optimization strategies.
- Directed IT integration projects, ensuring seamless implementation of financial systems that improved automation and financial control efficiency by 25%.
- Managed high-stakes client negotiations and coordinated external audits, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance, which resulted in zero major audit findings and enhanced financial credibility.
- Conducted financial evaluations of investment projects, providing strategic recommendations that supported the companyās expansion and improved ROI by 18%.
- Supervised and mentored a team of junior economists, fostering professional growth and enhancing department productivity by 30%, which led to a higher accuracy rate in financial forecasting.
Financial Controller, Senior Economist
Eastbridge Capital Ukraine LTD
11.2008 - 04.2011
- Designed and implemented budget models for financial planning, P&L, and cash flow control, leading to a 15% improvement in forecasting accuracy and enhanced cost efficiency.
- Conducted financial analysis, identified cost-saving opportunities, and introduced expense reduction measures, resulting in a 20% decrease in operational expenses over two years.
- Managed budget planning, expenditure approvals, and financial reporting, ensuring 100% compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Developed comprehensive financial models that supported strategic planning and investment decisions, contributing to a 10% increase in company profitability.
- Performed cost price calculations and market analysis, leading to optimized pricing strategies that improved gross margins by 12%.
Education
Investment Foundations -
CFA
Amsterdam, NH04.2024
Business Education - Business English
Berlitz
Rotterdam02.2023
International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS
Business Education Alliance
Kyiv, Ukraine06-2014
Master - Finance
The University of The Economy And Legal Affairs Ā«KROKĀ»
Kyiv08.2006
Bachelor - Economy and enterprise
The University of Economy And Legal Affairs Ā«KROKĀ»
Kyiv01.2003
Skills
š Financial Management & Business Controlling
ā Budget Planning & Forecasting
ā P&L, Cash Flow & Cost Control
ā Financial Analysis & Strategic Decision Support
ā Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis
š Leadership & Business Strategy
ā Business Partnering & Stakeholder Engagement
ā Process Optimization & Risk Management
ā Financial & Operational Performance Improvement
ā Coaching & Advising Non-Financial Managers
š Digital Finance & Innovation
ā Power BI & Advanced Excel for Data-Driven Insights
ā Automation & IT Integration for Finance Processes
ā Business Process Improvement & Efficiency Gains
š¤ People & Organizational Leadership
ā Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
ā Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
ā Team Leadership, Mentorship & Talent Development
Certification
- Investment Foundations (CFA), 08/01/23 - 04/30/24
- Berlitz business English
- Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Risks: Assessment and modeling., Academy of Business Ā«Ernst and YoungĀ»
- Financial analysis: tools and their application, Academy of Business Ā«Ernst and YoungĀ»
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Dutch
Elementary
Hobbies and Interests
- Oil painting
- Sport
- Traveling
- Reading
Timeline
Business Controller, Business Finance
EVBox B.V.
09.2024 - Current
Financial Officer, Controlling and Business Finance
ROBECO Institutional Asset Management B.V.
05.2022 - 05.2024
Business Controller / Founder
UM Consulting LLC
04.2015 - 03.2022
Senior Economist of Risk Management, Budgeting, and Business Control Department
PJSC CB Accordbank
02.2013 - 03.2015
Senior Economist Budgeting and Business Control
PJSC Ā«AeroSvitĀ» airlinesĀ»/JSC Ā«FinaviaĀ» (Group of 4 companies)
04.2011 - 01.2013
Financial Controller, Senior Economist
Eastbridge Capital Ukraine LTD
11.2008 - 04.2011
Investment Foundations -
CFA
Business Education - Business English
Berlitz
International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS
Business Education Alliance
Master - Finance
The University of The Economy And Legal Affairs Ā«KROKĀ»
Bachelor - Economy and enterprise
The University of Economy And Legal Affairs Ā«KROKĀ»
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