Andrei Smyshliaev

Lead and further develop the controlling function for a German FMCG business, with responsibility for planning, forecasting, management reporting, profitability analysis and business partnering across commercial and operational teams.

- Prepared monthly and quarterly management reporting and performance analysis - Supported budgeting and forecasting processes across sales, category management and operations - Analyzed gross margin, working capital, logistics costs and profitability drivers - Built and improved SAP BW/HANA-based reports and dashboards - Partnered with commercial teams to identify financial risks and performance improvement opportunities

Co-founded and developed an EdTech startup: - Developed the business model, financial projections and investor materials - Built and maintained a full financial model, - Prepared and held investor discussions, - Analyzed commercial assumptions and potential strategic pivots

- Led a team of 3 analysts, providing financial guidance to CFOs of BUs. − Directed financial and business planning, P&L and cash flow forecasts. − Conducted in-depth analyses of financial and operational performance, identifying cost optimization opportunities. − Prepared monthly and annual financial reports for stakeholders. − Led long-term planning of capital investments and financing, including calculating investment profitability (NPV, IRR, ROI), optimizing bank loan terms, and achieving dividend goals

Delivered financial consulting services across 20+ projects in diverse industries, including retail, telecom, oil & gas, mining, and industrial manufacturing: − Performed financial due diligence and business valuation. − Built advanced financial models and conducted analysis of key financial metrics. − Advised clients on strategic financial decisions to support growth, M&A, and optimization initiatives.

Contributed to all stages of the audit process: − Actively participated in audit planning, execution, and reporting. − Gained hands-on experience with accounting software (SAP and Oracle). − Prepared consolidation and transformation tables (local GAAP to IFRS).

Merit-based scholarship Selected Modules: Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Mergers&Acquisitions

Merit-based scholarship, graduated with honours (top 5% graduates) Selected Modules: Accounting, Econometrics, Statistics