Maxim Balchug

Lead long-range planning, annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for the Business Unit; present financial results, trends and insights to CFO Act as Finance Business Partner to senior management, supporting strategic and operational decision-making Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly and annual management reports with a strong focus on insights and performance drivers Manage and develop an international finance team (including outsourced resources) Ensure robust internal controls, IFRS and tax compliance

• Led budgeting, forecasting and performance management, reporting key financial metrics to ownership. • Acted as business partner to General Manager and department heads to improve profitability and cash flow. • Delivered management reporting and financial insights supporting strategic and operational decisions. • Led Accounting, Purchasing and IT teams (20 employees), driving process standardization and automation.