Carmina Popa

Experience

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  AAA Auto Sa

  Jun 2005 - Aug 2008

  • Financial Controller

    May 2007 - Aug 2008

  • Chief Accountant

    Jun 2005 - May 2007
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  Regenersis

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2016

  Control budget of £154mil and authorize financial needs and reports in Technology Life Cycle Services field.Partner for country finance directors Direct oversight of all transactional accounting activities for 24 sites on 3 continents, guiding, consolidating and producing Group reporting.Accuracy and completeness of [country-level statutory and US GAAP] financial statements and supplementary reporting information with accounting procedures and controls and through balance sheet reviewsDesign, implement, and monitor, processes, controls and systems for international locations while supervising new opened countries and finance teamsDevelop and maintain procedures for an effective internal control environment over international operations.Manage external SOX, Tax and external audit firm for related workEstablish inventory controls and conduct inventories when it becomes materialPerform monthly and quarterly closing activities for international locations with the support of FD – owner of consolidated group data Show less Start-up business for a new branch purchased by an UK company. - an important team work between finance ,operations, HR, IT for set-up the business and implement group procedures. - 100% compliance with internal financial and accounting policies under IFRS rules.- solid financials report, budgeting process and follow-up, monthly forecasting, cashflow forecasting - leading the financial results from a negative result on beginning to a positive NIAT of 15% - successfully stock management driving, with a decrease from DIO of 18 to 3 weeks on a 1 Mil stock- instituted weekly cash estimation and control (operative cashflow conversion at 90% from NIAT), direct negotiations with suppliers/customers for better payment terms.- actively participations at RFQ and pricing proposals-changing the owners in 2013 to Hanover Investment Fund led to a clear dynamic and aggressive financial goals under strict London Stock exchange supervision Show less

  • Financial Controller- Depot Group

    Dec 2013 - Dec 2016

  • Finance Manager

    Sept 2008 - Dec 2013
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  CTDI

  Jan 2017 - now

  Supporting Division Heads in maximising performance of the branches and business unit ; managing risks & opportunities togetherWork with division to assist on business cases and tenders where required.Advise on strategic positioning and initiatives to support medium to long term development Provide Capital Expenditure management advise to the Division Head to ensure spend is justified, sustainable and provides a clear business benefitProvide CFO Europe with updates on emerging risks and action being takenGuiding Forecasting and Budgeting requirements for the Branches and Legal entitiesEnsure adoption of accounting standards/Review Balance Sheet identifying areas of concern and taking appropriate actionDefining and maintaining the Internal Control Systems which ensure Financial control across the business.Ensuring branches fulfil statutory/audit requirementsManage all areas of Working Capital to an optimal level – payable/ receivables and stockShape cash forecasts with business units and work with Finance Managers to ensure delivery of agreed forecastsRecruitment and appointment of Finance Managers with the appropriate skills and experience required to fulfil their role/Manage, nurture and develop the finance team Show less Support the CFO Europe & VP Operation on all aspects of financial management and in their responsibility to optimise ProfitEncourage the exchange of knowledge and best practice in order to drive continualimprovementCollaborate with Divisional to support revenue growth and cash optimisationIdentify all Opportunities and Risks taking appropriate action to maximise benefit to thebusinessEnsure compliance with relevant internal policies and external regulationsManage, nurture and develop the finance team Show less Partner with the local MD/GM and contribute to the management and growth of the business as a member of the management team. Month end close ensuring profit and balance sheet are prepared in line with applicable Local and Group GAAPDefining and maintaining the Internal Control Systems which ensure Financial control across the business.Seeking process improvements to address any weaknesses.Responsible for ensuring compliance with the DOAProviding insight to management to assist financial decision makingForecasting and Budgeting requirementsSteering of Profit &focus on Future risks & opportunities and drive changeManaging cash and providing weekly cashflow forecasts based on local business knowledge.Tight management of overhead expensesManage all areas of Working Capital to an optimal level – payable/ receivables and stockFinance team-Manage, nurture, and develop Strategic projects- Identify projects to maximize productivity and reduce costsTax- Corporation tax, VAT and employment tax across all in scope entitiesTransparency and Management Report Show less Direct partner of VP Operation in driving and achieving objectivesFinding ways to improve and drive new opportunities as well as maintain a tight internal control environment to improve business performance.Remediation of problems after correct identification and follow-up of operational implementationsFollow-up of budget and forecast execution, detailed analyzes to determine deviations.Ensure monthly account review is performed appropriately and in a timely manner and provides feedback to operations management.Daily support for all branches and FDs.Management of month-end reporting and consolidation-preparation/verification/review process.Review monthly closing processes, balance sheet review, bids/price proposals and compliance with DOA and group policies Show less

  • Finance Director-Mobility & Broadband-CFO Deputy

    Apr 2023 - now

  • FD Business Unit 2-Poland,Spain,Portugal,Romania,Italy

    Jan 2021 - May 2023

  • Finance Director Spain, Portugal and Italy

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Group Financial Controller- Mobile & Consumer Electronics EMEA

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2018