Maxim Sagaidak

Experience

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  Банк БФА

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

  Investment analyst

  • Supported management of investment portfolio consisting of shares of Russian companies• Developed valuation financial models for Russian and international public companies• Regularly updated models based on new earnings releases and news• Conducted industries research and analysis, forecasting main drivers of companies' revenue streams• Used Thomson Reuters terminal for work.

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  АО "Центр трансфера технологий "Формула телекоммуникации"

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  Investment analyst

  • Conducted investment analysis of start-up projects, estimating market size, evaluating technology, and conducting competitor analysis• Communicated with start-up project teams, constructed business models, optimized costs, and forecasted business development• Created financial models and performed valuation using DCF, calculated NPV, IRR, and PI• Prepared investment reports and memos• Participated in start-up conferences as an expert

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  ГрузовичкоФ

  Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  Head of investment department

  • Coordinated new project managers within the structure of a group of companies, setting tasks for the preparation of project documentation• Prepared detailed financial models, forecast of operating activities and financial results, P&L, BS, CFS. Calculated investment metrics such as NPV, IRR, PI, PBP• Created investment memorandums of the projects• Calculated the cost of existing business units• Reported to the CEO• Managed a team of four employees• Worked under tight deadlines, with 50% of time dedicated to managerial functions and 50% to financial modeling Show less

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  PwC

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2020

  Senior Consultant, Infrastructure and Debt Advisory

  • Developed and audited complex project finance and valuation financial models including VBA elements for infrastructure and real estate development projects worth tens of billions RUB• Developed financial modeling template for largest Russian development bank• Conducted market research and analysis, prepared forecasts and presentations for clients and top executives• Created investment memorandums and reports, conducting negotiations with potential investors on M&A projects• Worked in cross-functional teams, managing junior staff• Developed and implemented financial modeling methodology for infrastructure projects Show less

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  Ruschemalliance (РусХимАльянс)

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  Chief specialist - Project finance - Financial modeling

  • Supervised and updated financial model of $20bn investment project• Ran communications with structural divisions in the process of data collection for financial model• Interacted with financial advisor, model auditor, shareholders, and government bodies on topics of financial model and information memorandum

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  Eurasian Resources Group

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Senior Manager - Long term planning and analysis

  • Oversee financial planning and analysis for an international mining and metals company with operations in Kazakhstan, Africa, and Brazil, and a corporate office in Europe• Manage the group's consolidated financial model, including monthly short-term updates and quarterly 10-year long-term updates, ensuring accuracy and consistency across regions• Enhance model performance through continuous optimization, focusing on improving speed, automation, error reduction, and user-friendliness• Conduct in-depth company-unit analytics, plan-fact analysis, and various ad-hoc tasks to support informed decision-making for global operations• Perform monthly analysis and optimization of the group's liquidity profile to maintain financial stability and minimize risk exposure in diverse markets• Collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance with going concern requirements, safeguarding the company's long-term viability• Gather and analyze data for debt covenant fulfillment, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders• Evaluate and optimize CAPEX, tax, and working capital strategies, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency Show less

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  Greencells Group

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior Financial Analyst

  • Conduct comprehensive financial modeling and assessment of solar and BESS projects.• Lead due diligence processes to ensure project viability and compliance.• Develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to align with company objectives.• Optimize financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Negotiate term-sheets and financial agreements to secure favorable terms for the company.