Walentin Stefanov

Experience

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  Ernst & Young

  Jan 2006 - Nov 2007

  M&A Consultant

  M&A projects in various areas: real estate, communication, automotive, and FMCG.

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  PepsiCo

  Nov 2007 - Jul 2022

  Reported to the Europe Finance VP, leading a multinational team to oversee annual plans and forecasts, manage regional revenue, and align strategic targets across the organisation.- Drove margin improvement by creating a financial modeling roadmap with enhanced transparency.- Developed a cost benchmarking and tracking framework to support margin goals.- Consolidated FP&A finance teams across Europe into a centralized center.- Successfully rolled out a new financial planning solution in numerous markets. Mostrar menos Reported to GM and led a team of 16 direct and indirect reports. Partnered with the General Manager and leadership team to craft and implement the strategies to continue growing line revenue while improving margins across business segments.- Led expansion efforts, driving business growth and improving margins in key segments through portfolio rationalisation and supply chain transformation.- Launched a start-up incubator hub for recycling innovations, sponsoring innovative solutions in sustainability.- Executed a long-term sustainability strategy, achieving a major milestone in recycled plastic usage. Mostrar menos

  • Europe Financial Planning Director

    Oct 2019 - Jul 2022

  • East Balkans Chief Financial Officer

    Jan 2016 - Oct 2019

  • East Balkans Commercial Finance & Revenue Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Balkans FP&A & Operations Planning Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • East Balkans Business Planning Manager Snack & Beverages

    May 2012 - Nov 2014

  • East Balkans Controller Snack and Beverages

    May 2011 - May 2012

  • Controller Romania Beverages

    Feb 2010 - May 2011

  • Romania Snacks Controller

    Nov 2007 - Jan 2010
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  Pepsi Lipton

  Jul 2022 - now

  Global JV (PepsiCo/Unilever) Finance Director

  Report to the Global CFO, overseeing an international team and providing financial leadership across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, LATAM, APAC, and AMESA. Responsible for preparing and communicating business reviews to the JV board of directors and audit committee, while leading IT and system integration strategies to enhance customer experience and productivity. Lead business transformation initiatives to drive operational efficiency and profitability.- Delivered significant cost savings through global productivity initiatives.- Enhanced profit margin by restructuring Europe’s business franchise and optimising supply chain productivity and tax benefits.- Generated cash and profit savings by stabilising SAP S4 implementation and outsourcing select functions to improve customer experience.- Led IT system integration planning to achieve long-term growth objectives.- Received the JV CEO Award for empowering and enabling team success. Mostrar menos