Denitsa Zlatanova

Selbstständig, CFO Advisory & Finance Transformation Leader, Independent Consultant

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Business Strategy
Accounting
Business Transformation Planning
Budgeting
Capital Management
Bulgarian
English
CFO Leadership
Business Analysis
Finance
Financial Statements
Change Management
Business Planning
Finance Function Build‑Out
Forecasting
Corporate Budgeting
Business Process Improvement
Finance Transformation
German
Corporate Finance
Financial Accounting
IFRS / US GAAP / HGB
Corporate Financial Reporting
Internal Audit
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Financial Analysis
Data Analysis
Leadership
Financial Audits
Internal Controls
Financial Oversight
Legal Structures
Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
Operational Excellence
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Loan Covenants
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Operations Management
Management
Financial Reporting
International Project Management
Organizational Development
Large Scale Business Transformation
Management Accounting
Outsourcing
Strategic Planning
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Process Improvement
Strategy
Microsoft Access
Processes Development
Tax
Microsoft Excel
Project Management
Team Leadership
New Business Development
Russian
Team Management
Operational Efficiency
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
U.S. GAAP Reporting
Software as a Service (SaaS)
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Value Creation

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Berufserfahrung von Denitsa Zlatanova

  • Current 3 months, since Apr 2026

    CFO Advisory & Finance Transformation Leader

    Independent Consultant

    • Strengthen financial governance and transparency across organizations, enabling disciplined control and value creation. • Lead transformation programs with robust baselining, initiative tracking, and performance visibility. • Support PE-backed and high-growth companies in building scalable finance functions aligned with strategic priorities. • Provide end‑to‑end leadership across the entire finance function from FP&A, accounting, and controls to performance management, ensuring scalable structures that su

  • 6 months, Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

    Regional CFO for CTO1 - Germany, Switzerland, Allianz Commercial and Holdings

    Allianz Technology

    • Strengthen financial governance and transparency across regions, ensuring disciplined control of revenues, costs, and price/volume drivers to support value creation. • Establish robust baselining and initiative tracking frameworks that enhance performance visibility and accelerate operational transformation. • Partner with global leadership to align financial strategy with growth and efficiency priorities, building scalable finance capabilities that support long‑term enterprise value.

  • 3 years and 9 months, Jan 2022 - Sep 2025

    Chief Financial Officer, DACH

    Xerox

    • Held full P&L accountability for a multi-hundred-million-euro business across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland • Strengthened governance and compliance across shared services and regional operations (US GAAP, SOX, local GAAP) • Drove margin optimization, pricing strategy, and long-term financial planning • Embedded a high-performance culture and elevated finance capabilities across the region • Served as Managing Director and key member of the regional executive leadership team

  • 2 years and 6 months, Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

    DACH Chief Accountant

    Xerox

    • Directed statutory and US GAAP reporting for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland • Member of DACH Senior Leadership Team - supporting the business by providing financial accounting, tax, internal control, performance and budgeting guidance • Ensure adoption, interpretation and application of accounting policies • Strengthen departmental accounting functions across the DACH Region and in international shared services centers through high leadership standards and a sense of growth

  • 4 years and 9 months, Nov 2014 - Jul 2019

    Europe Internal Controls and Enterprise Risk Manager

    Xerox

    • Led SOX compliance, internal audits, and enterprise risk management across multiple EMEA countries • Enhanced control frameworks and operational transparency across shared services • Played a key role in finance transformation and business process reengineering

  • 2 years and 10 months, Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

    Outsource Design and Transition Process Lead XE, FBT Project

    Xerox

    • Designed and executed Europe-wide outsourcing and process redesign initiatives • Managed complex transitions, knowledge transfers, and cross-border stakeholder engagement • Delivered sustainable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and cost structure

  • 1 year and 9 months, May 2010 - Jan 2012

    Chief Accountant, Austria

    Xerox

    • Restored financial integrity and implemented a rigorous control framework • Built and led a high-performing accounting and tax team • Improved reporting accuracy and accelerated closing timelines

  • 4 years and 11 months, Jul 2005 - May 2010

    Finance Controller, Bulgaria & Balkans

    Xerox

    • Led financial planning, logistics, and compliance for a multi-country region • Ensured strong internal controls and delivered strategic insights to leadership • Served as Managing Director and key member of the regional executive leadership team

  • 3 years and 10 months, Sep 2001 - Jun 2005

    Head of financial reporting department

    Petrol Plc.

    • Coordinate financial reporting for 8 company branches • Led IFRS transition and SAP implementation for reporting, consolidation, and fixed asset • Achieved 60% annual savings through systems and process optimization

  • 2 years and 2 months, Aug 2001 - Sep 2003

    Senior Accountant

    Petrol Plc.

  • 2 years and 7 months, Feb 1999 - Aug 2001

    Senior Accountant&Auditor

    Ata Consult

Ausbildung von Denitsa Zlatanova

  • 2003 - 2014

    FCCA member

    ACCA

  • 1998 - 2002

    Bachelor's degree

    University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria

  • 1994 - 1998

    Graduated with a diploma for a certified accountant

    High School of Trade and Economy, Sofia

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