Alina Vornicu

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2010

  Experienced Audit Assistant

  Romania

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  British Council

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2022

  - Developing a future proof staff model for the FP&A team that aligns with the new SBUs (strategic business unit) future models, catering for different needs of the business stakeholders- Developing new tools and processes required for planning, forecasting, reporting that align with the future organization designs- Implementing effective tools to fulfill current reporting requirements, leading to minimum disruption for the business- Continuing in parallel with previous role to deliver strategic and operational planning, analysis and performance assessment for the EU Region, managing a team that is dispersed throughout the EU- Ownership of the 5- year financial plan Show less - Overseeing planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the region, ensuring that financial strategies are aligned with corporate goals- Leading a team across the EU and collaborating with stakeholders- Managing regional performance reviews- Representing the company in global finance forums, and ensuring alignment with global standards- Leading regional planning, ensuring accurate forecasts, and implementing effective financial tools and processes to support investment decisions- Driving financial transformation projects, enhancing efficiency, improving controls, and optimising reporting practices Show less

  • Regional FP&A Transformational Lead, EU Region

    Sept 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Regional Head FP&A, EU Region

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Regional FP&A Manager for Teaching and Exams, EU and Wider Europe

    Sept 2012 - Sept 2017

  • Exams Finance Controller for Romania

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2012
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  Sabbatical

  Dec 2022 - Jul 2024

  Sabbatical

  Utilized a break from professional commitments to expand knowledge through educational courses and by engaging in webinars on the latest finance developments.

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  Lectra

  Aug 2024 - now

  Finance Manager Central & Eastern Europe and Middle East

  - Leading a diverse, multi-country team located in DE, PT, RO, HR, and PL, while coordinating external accounting partners in RO, PL, and HR- Overseeing the preparation and management of financial statements for 8 entities across the Central & Eastern Europe and Middle East region, incl.: Lectra (DE, PL, RO, HR), Gerber (DE, PL), Retviews RO- Managing and reporting on a regional turnover- Delivering advice on financial matters incl. profit improvement, cost control and process optimization Show less