
Timeline
About me
Senior Manager | Associate of CIMA | Lean Six Sigma Certified | Process Improvement expert
Education

Universität mannheim
2013 - 2013Summer school programThe programme is aimed at giving young students and professionals detailed insight into the current issues of the German economy and the European Union. Apart from the formal academic part there were scheduled visits of established MNE’s and economic institutions that reside in the area.

Lancaster university
2010 - 2013Bachelor of science (bsc) business studiesActivities and Societies: Economics Society; Bulgarian Society; Business Studies Course Representative; Volunteer Green Lancaster During my studies I gained a broad understanding of business practise and theory through the courses I have taken. My degree consisted of management and Data analysis and computing for managers as major modules, in addition I specialized in Management Sciences and Economics. As minor modules I have taken Financial Accounting, Human Resource Management, Managerial Accounting and Entrepreneurship
Experience

Mauer® locking systems
Jun 2012 - Sept 2012InternDuring the three month period of the internship scheme I became a part of the team working in the Commercial Department of the company and thoroughly studied the relationships between the departments of the organization. My responsibilities consisted of Customer Management, Product Marketing and Purchasing, comprising of the following daily activities:• Placing orders to international suppliers and negotiating delivery terms• Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control• Organizing special promotions, displays and events• Responding to customer complaints and comments and processing claims• Maintaining Business to Business relations • Dealing with sales• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer Show less

Penny market
Oct 2013 - Sept 2014Management traineeThe program requires the young professional to be flexible and adaptive, as it is constructed in a way that allows him to get a firsthand experience of the affairs of each department of the organization.Sales:Currently I have spent three months in the sales department, where consecutively I assumed the responsibilities of the following work positions, in the order mentioned below. Challenging as they were the tasks that I have been given developed my understanding of the consumer behavior in the Bulgarian market. I also benefited from the opportunity to develop my managerial potential. Store ManagerResponsibilities • Identifying current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements.• Completing store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.• Maintaining store staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.• Ensuring availability of merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.• Maintaining the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements.• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.District ManagerResponsibilities• Overseeing the overall operation of retail stores within an assigned territory or district. • Ensuring the various retail stores are running smoothly and that the stores meet their sales goals. • Assigning store managers. • Reporting to senior management in the company.Management Assistant:Responsibilities:• Report Writing• Assisting Senior Management • Managing Customer Claims• Providing stores with information regarding vital topics on daily basis• Space Management Show less

Penny market italia
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014Financial controllerAs a perspective employee of the company I was presented with the opportunity to gain international work experience within the boundaries of REWE Group. My responsibilities at Penny Market Italy consisted of:• KPI Monitoring • Sales Promotions Evaluation, Critical Stores performance monitoring• Out of stock analysis• Cost of Sales and Indirect cost analysis• Developing and inventing controlling tools

Penny market bulgaria
May 2015 - Dec 2015Financial controllerI am currently occupying a position as a financial controller at Penny Market Bulgaria. Due to the specifics of the position I am maintaining tight relationship with all operational, as well as with the accounting department. My responsibilities consist of:• Standard and Ad-hoc reporting• KPI monitoring• Presenting results to various stakeholders within the organization• Planning and Forecasting.• Providing information used for monthly closing• Sales Budget Planning• Analysis of operations activities• Cost Analysis• Developing and inventing controlling tools Show less

Paysafe group
Feb 2016 - May 2019My responsibilities consist of:• Undertake a full review of existing pricing rates within the Group• Develop and maintain the pricing tool and mechanisms used within the group• Run analyses to identify new or enhanced pricing revenue streams• Undertake periodic reviews of existing merchant pricing rates and identify non-profitable deals• Review, monitor and maintain margin rate data for merchant and customers• Approve pricing and selling decisions made by Sales and Account Management teams• Work closely with marketing to track profitability of existing promotions and appraise future campaigns.• Responsible for internal communication of pricing and policies• Perform detailed monthly review of new customer base• Prepare forecasts/budgets and ad hoc Financial Analysis• Work closely and support the Business Heads in achieving their financial objectives• Training and mentoring junior colleagues Show less
Senior Pricing and Financial Analyst
Aug 2018 - May 2019Senior Financial Analyst
May 2018 - Jul 2018Financial Analyst
Feb 2016 - May 2018

Trading 212
May 2019 - Nov 2019Senior financial analystMy responsibilities consist of:• Leading the finance function through the Group Financial Statements’ Audit Procedure.• Preparation of Consolidated Group Financial Statements in accordance to accounting standards.• Participation in Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Procedure (VAR analysis and stress testing) • Run analyses/ Prepare Financial models to identify future benefits from key initiatives

Coca-cola europacific partners
Nov 2019 - nowKey Achievements:PCM Enhancements Project – Manufacturing Model 2, Monster Additive Cost, etc.Manufacturing Dashboard – (LSS Green Belt Project)Quality Report – (LSS Yellow Belt Project)My responsibilities consist of:• Leading the Annual Business Planning (bottom-up budget planning) process for COGs for the GB market. • Ensuring Quality of work done by the team related to costing of new products. (Quality Report)• SOX Control Owner of the ABP COGs process for GB. Liaising with internal and external auditors.• Draft COGs. Calculate via financial modelling accurate predictions of COGs for upcoming product ideas. • Performing Ad-hoc and regular COGs analysis. Examples (Fixed and Variable cost at product level)• Taking active part in the development of the product costing tool. (PCM) • Proactively driving improvement projects. For example, the inclusion of juice costs in the billing rates for GB. • Providing technical training to the Costing Team. (Excel, SQL etc.) Show less
Senior Manager Profectus Business Data Steward Lead - Costing & Purchasing
Jan 2024 - nowFinance Manager, Product Costing NPI
Nov 2019 - Dec 2023
Licenses & Certifications
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Using python to access web data
CourseraFeb 2023 - View certificate

Python data structures
CourseraFeb 2023 - View certificate

Capstone: retrieving, processing, and visualizing data with python (with honors)
CourseraMar 2023 - View certificate

Python for everybody specialization
CourseraMar 2023 - View certificate

Programming for everybody(getting started with python)
CourseraFeb 2023 
Lean six sigma green belt
Lean methods groupNov 2022
Cima associate
CimaApr 2022- View certificate

Using databases with python
CourseraFeb 2023 
Lean six sigma yellow belt (icyb)
Coca-cola europacific partnersMay 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Simeon Todorov, ACMA, CGMALancaster Award Lancaster University Jul 2013
- Awarded to Simeon Todorov, ACMA, CGMAOutstanding Performance in the Representation of the School in front of the local Community 5th Language School, Varna Jun 2010
- Awarded to Simeon Todorov, ACMA, CGMANational Amateur Thai Boxing Champion Bulgarian Muai Thai and Kick Boxing federation Feb 2009 Division: Heavyweight Under 19 yearsI was awarded with a scholarship by the mayor of Varna for this achievement
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by Green Lancaster on Jan 2012
Associated with Simeon Todorov, ACMA, CGMAVolunteer
Issued by Bulgarian Red Cross Youth Organization on Jun 2011
Associated with Simeon Todorov, ACMA, CGMA
Languages
- enEnglish
- ruRussian
- buBulgarian
- geGeman
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