10/07/2026 updated
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Senior Executive | CFO, CPO, CEO | FP&A | Controlling | Working Capital | Finance PMO
Belgrade, Serbia
Only remote
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)About me
Senior Finance Executive and Transformation Leader with 20+ years of international experience in CFO, CPO and executive management roles across industrial, distribution and multi-entity environments. My core expertise includes, FP&A, Working Capital & Cash Flow Management, Commercial Finance
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1. Finance Transformation
Leading complex finance transformation initiatives, including process redesign, organizational integration, governance, performance improvement and alignment of Finance with business strategy.
2. Working Capital Management
Optimization of inventory, receivables, payables and cash conversion. Strong focus on releasing cash, improving DIO/DSO/DPO and balancing working capital with operational requirements.
3. FP&A – Financial Planning & Analysis
Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecasts, scenario analysis, variance analysis and translating financial performance into actionable management decisions.
4. Controlling & Performance Management
Development and management of controlling frameworks, KPI systems, profitability analysis, cost control, management reporting and performance improvement across multiple entities.
5. Cash Flow & Liquidity Management
Cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, financing requirements, cash performance monitoring and identification of operational measures to strengthen cash generation.
6. Interim CFO / Finance Leadership
20+ years of senior finance and executive management experience with responsibility for P&L, Finance, Controlling, cash flow, working capital, risk management and strategic decision support.
7. Finance Business Partnering & Commercial Finance
Partnering with Sales, Operations and senior management on pricing, margins, profitability, business cases, investment decisions and commercial performance improvement.
8. Finance PMO & Project Management
Leadership and governance of complex transformation and integration programs, including milestones, risks, KPIs, management steering, cross-functional coordination and C-level communication.
9. ERP & Finance Process Transformation
Business-side leadership of ERP and finance transformation initiatives, including requirements definition, process harmonization, governance and coordination between Finance, business and IT teams.
10. Finance Data Analytics & Management Reporting
Using financial and operational data, Power BI, dashboards and KPI frameworks to identify performance drivers, improve transparency and provide management with decision-relevant insights.
Experience
Professional experience0 - 5 years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
GermanFluentEnglishFluent
Project history
Led the consolidation of operations in Romania, Bulgaria, and Serbia into a unified regional organization. Delivered a 15% reduction in overhead costs through standardization of organizational setup, systems, and workflows. Responsible for a multi-country business with revenue in the EUR 200m range, overseeing finance, operations, and performance steering.
Led the country organization in the steel distribution business, driving growth through market positioning, portfolio optimization, and customer retention. Developed senior team capabilities across sales, finance, and strategy with a strong focus on process efficiency.
Combined leadership of Finance, Controlling, HR, administration, and purchasing in a steel distribution business. Acted as Lead Buyer for steel products of Serbian origin, negotiating with key suppliers. Introduced a focused inventory initiative reducing DIO and minimizing non-moving stock. Managed IFRS and statutory reporting, cash flow, accounts receivable and payable, and broader performance control.