Lauri Kuru

Key Responsibilities: • Prepared detailed financial analyses and simulations to support business development • Managed standardized profit databases and developed database-driven insights • Reviewed and analyzed financial performance of subsidiaries, providing actionable insights • Collaborated with external partners to ensure high-quality service delivery • Supported the preparation and analysis of region-wide financial reports Key Achievements: Developed new reports to support data-driven decision-making

Key Responsibilities: • Served as a business partner, supporting production and account managers with financial insights • Conducted financial analysis, improved reporting processes, and supported financial systems development • Coordinated and prepared annual budgets, engaging multiple stakeholders • Oversaw monthly financial closings, management reporting, and forecasting Key Achievements: • Facilitated the adoption of a new bottom-up budgeting approach, increasing accuracy and cost accountability

Key Responsibilities: • Developed analytical tools and frameworks to support headcount and operational planning, providing key insights to enhance resource allocation and corporate performance • Conducted detailed headcount analysis to support decision-making and improve resource allocation Key Achievements: • Led the implementation of a new operational planning system, streamlining data processing and providing training to the organization Promoted from trainee to Finance Analyst within 8 months

Key Responsibilities: • Conducted monthly financial reporting for logistics and pharmaceutical operations • Analyzed deviations from KPIs and provided actionable commentary to management Key Achievements: • Developed a cost allocation model, improving financial transparency and efficiency

Key Responsibilities: • Managed accounts payable for the national central securities depository • Maintained supplier data and processed invoices • Created purchase orders and provided guidance on related matters • Assisted in the implementation of a new finance system, identifying and reporting any issues