Marcel Gulii

Experience

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  Marcual-Z S.R.L.

  May 2004 - Aug 2005

  Computer Operator
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  Taste of Art

  Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

  Sales Consultant

  • Attend sales meetings, conferences and events• Handle clients in a professional manner• Deal with customer issues• Process customer orders• Keep up to date with product developments• Call clientele• Devise new sales or marketing strategies• Work with other departments• Schedule appointments, calls, and meetings

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  SC UGO HOLDER GROUP SRL

  May 2012 - Sept 2014

  Co-Founder

  • Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development;• Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue;• Developed brand strategy and statistics systems;• Prepare financial budgets, reports and statements;

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  BAT

  Sept 2014 - now

  As a Process Improvement Manager specializing in Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting, I lead transformative initiatives aimed at optimizing and enhancing our financial processes. My role involves identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to drive continuous improvement. Here are some of my key responsibilities:Optimize Financial Processes: Lead the identification and implementation of improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to enhance accuracy and efficiency.Enhance Data Management: Ensure data integrity and quality through robust validation and reconciliation processes.Streamline Workflows: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to eliminate redundancies and streamline workflows.Innovate Reporting: Develop and enhance financial reporting frameworks, implementing automation solutions to improve data integrity and reduce manual efforts.Lead Change Management: Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and sustained improvements.Measure Performance: Develop and monitor KPIs to measure the success of process improvement initiatives. Show less Deliver Operating Cash-Flow TargetsPerform a bi-annual direct cash flow analysis for Nordic entities to ensure results are as per target and undertake initiatives together with Finance Director and Finance Controller to meet the cash targets at the cluster/area level. Engage with Supply Chain in terms of banderoles purchases and Key Accounts Managers/OTC in terms of receivables. Drive Direct Cash-Flow ForecastingSubmit the mid-term cash-flow forecast on BATCASH portal on a quarterly basis for the next 20-month period for Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.Consolidate the assumptions from various departments (P&R, SP&I, Tax, Marketing Finance) and embed them in the forecast model as per each EM’s specifics; compare the current with the previous submission and investigate the drivers for forecast deviations. Report into Danish National BankMonthly, quarterly, and annual reporting into Danish National Bank on time and accurately. Identify Opportunities for Working Capital ImprovementsSupport Region accelerating the cash to the Group by means of external factoring (weekly, bi-annual), other potential projects (BOC – supply chain financing). Seize short-term/mid-term cash benefits because of Governments supportive measures and successfully apply them where appropriate. Ensure Best Practices for Dividends PayoutsCoordinate the dividend process and align with subsidiaries and shareholder on the numbers in a timely manner. Engage with LEX and prepare the dividend declaration in the notes.Maintain Treasury ComplianceEnsure all treasury related controls are SOx compliant and fully abided by. Support the Audit team and Business Control team to run the compliance review in an efficient and prompt manner by providing evidence and fulfilling the requirements.Support Debt and Equity FinancingWork closely with relevant stakeholders on various business projects (equity injection, stock build, capex investment, guarantees). Show less Coordinate and prepare the financial plans and forecasts in accordance with area and regional guidelines;Prepare planning and reporting for other costs in close collaboration with the heads of function (budget owners);Work closely with the Head of Finance on scenario planning and on actuals tracking and reporting;Work closely with the Commercial team to identify and track variances;Analyze cost variances to budget and report to functional managers to ensure accuracy, highlight potential issues and avoid cost overruns;Support the Head of Finance with ad-hoc financial analysis’ and act as a source for the local office management reporting and analysis needs. Show less Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.Maintain the financial health of the organization.Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken. Show less Calculate accruals, royalties and provisions based on IFRS requirementsReconcile data taken from different sources to ensure the financial integrity is metPerform data quality check and prepare journals for correctionsInvestigate intercompany mismatches and engage with stakeholders to solve variances for both, actual and planning reporting categoriesPrepare financial statements for actual and planning reportingAssist with preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgetsAssist with issue resolution (SAP/BPC)Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reportsAssist senior managers in the preparation of monthly/yearly closingsAssist with other planning and reporting projectsEngagement with other departments to collect financial informationEnsure the financials are Audit and SOx compliantMonth End Closure activities coordination Show less • Managing the daily input of the accounts payables invoices; Performing the month end closing process and reconciliation of the ledgers;• Assure daily processing of transactions ensuring no back logs;• Ensure the Accounts Payable team are replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are dealt with correctly and efficiently;• Acting as an escalation point for all accounts payable related issues raised by the team members, leadership and suppliers.• Ensuring the fast resolution of these issues and also finding ways of preventing them from happening again;• Following control procedures and maintaining operational procedures;• Regular reporting and analysis to key senior managers in the business;• Ad-hoc duties to support the business;• Developing a motivated and energetic team;• Maintain excellent working relationship with external supplier;• Performance management of staff and monthly appraisals;• Actively seeking opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives in cooperation with AP Manager;• Ensure continuous review, development, and improvement of consistent processes and procedures.• Initiate changes when required;• Participate and assist as necessary, in change, improvement and special projects as required;• Harmonize the processes and procedures across the business;• SAP key user;• Support the monthly reporting: AP aging, AP past-due, blocked & parked invoices, goods return;• Support & involvement for business improvement process.• Accounts Payable process lead. Show less • Maintain and prepare vouchers for all processes and record all invoices. • Coordinate with various departments and maintain records for account payables. • Collaborate with suppliers and resolve all issues for portfolio. • Maintain and update all journal entries and perform month end closing and audits for various accounts. • Monitor all invoices and accounting issues, resolve any escalated issues for same. • Administer all expenses, monitor reimbursements and ensure work according to corporate expense policy. • Maintain records of all transactions and update it on time.• Analyze processes, recommend improvements for same and manage all internal controls on documents. • Provide appropriate code to all invoices and match it with appropriate batching orders. • Perform vendor payment reconciliation on a monthly basis and serve as subject matter expert for various account payable functions. • Prepare reports for reconciliation and ledger accounts and submit it to accounts manager.• Support for super users in raising incidents and penny testing. • Perform checks for everyday must payee and tax suppliers.• Provide training for younger colleagues.• Actively participate in new markets migration, provide support for process stabilisation. Show less • Ensure all invoices are processed within SLA;• Adherence to AP controls and to procedure manuals;• Invoice flow to be kept within SLA or escalated to AP Team Leader / Manager;• Daily / weekly / monthly rota duties to be completed to deadline dependent on task; • Assist in addressing customer issues and requests;• Establish and maintain good relationships with EM by sending emails and feedback on invoices processed;• Provide training for new joiners assuring the information provided is accurate and easy to understand;• Identify potential risks and escalate them in due time to TL. Show less

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