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YURIY GUSHCHENSKOV

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FINANCE / FP&A EXECUTIVE WITH EXTENSIVE IT EXPERIENCE

Financial Planning & Analysis ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Modeling & Reporting

Financial KPIs & Metrics ● Financial Management & Controlling

Accomplished leader with a solid record of achievement across multiple finance functions. Subject matter expert in

corporate strategic planning and implementation of business performance management tools, systems & rep orts.

Unique combination of exceptional analytical & modeling skills, comprehensive accounting knowledge and strong

business sense.

Proactive self-starter who takes ownership of projects to ensure on -time completion and value-added analyses and

outcomes. Hands-on manager that builds and motivates collaborative teams with passion for ident ifying and

unlocking value. Proven ability to manage teams across culturally diverse international environments.

M.B.A. with honors, University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

EXPERIENCE

GATEGROUP 2008-current

Director, Group Financial Planning and Analysis (Apr’2008-current), Reston, VA

Led group budgeting and forecasting, prepared tender and capital investment reviews and recommendations,

developed numerous models and financial analysis as well as managed number of projects across the globe. Report to

gategroup EVP/Deputy CFO and have 3 direct reports.

o Interim Finance Director for portfolio country in 2012. Led re-organization of local finance department and

co-led a turnaround effort which was recognized as most effective turnaround of the year.

o Developed a robust financial model for a key customer’s service offering revamp. Played a pivotal part in

commercial negotiations up to and including the final contract and implementation of new billing process

with full transparency of all related costs to the customer.

o Managed 2011 Interim Forecast and 2009 Budget for gategroup from issuing initial set of instructions up to a

final BoD presentation.

o gategroup IT controller since Apr’2008 till Dec’2010. Provided quarterly reviews of IT costs to CIO and CFO.

Completed IT Budgets/Forecasts for corporate offices and reviewed all IT Budgets/Forecasts for other entities

in the group. Successfully presented, together with CIO, group IT Budgets and Forecasts to Executive

Management. Enhanced internal control of IT costs and implemented usage-based IT cost recharges across

the group.

o Successfully managed implementation of SAP FICO at the country and COPA worldwide within tight deadlines

and budget. Subject matter expert in the PEF-CO blueprint review.

o Led Business Warehouse (“BW”) Steering Committee. Initialized and managed automation of many BW

functions which streamlined and improved effectiveness of back-office throughout the group. Introduced

new A/R reporting in BW which automated submission process, improved reliability of the data and provided

DSO by customer.

o Reviewed and recommended capital investments and new business proposals ensuring correct procedures

were followed and business cases were complete and validated leading to an efficient executive review of

approval.

o Spearheaded standardization of definitions and formulas for Financial KPIs (ROIC, Economic Profit,

DSO/DIO/DPO, etc.) for use throughout the group.

o Provided globally modular training for regional and brand business teams focusing on capital planning, new

business proposals, and variance analysis. Provided HFM & BW training to regional and local finance teams.

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ASBISC ENTERPRISES PLC 2001-2007

Leading distributor of IT components with operations in Central & Eastern Europe, Baltic States, Former Soviet Union,

Middle East and North Africa; its 2007 revenue reached USD 1.4 billion.

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (Sep’2006-Dec’2007), Chicago, IL

Led financial planning, forecasting and analysis of the ASBIS group. Reported directly to CFO and CEO.

o Coordinated and prepared annual and three-year financial forecast and business analysis.

o Developed multi-dimensional complex consolidated financial forecasting model.

o Prepared set of sensitivity analyses with multi-variable inputs.

o Took the lead in financial due diligence and preparation of a Working Capital Report for listing the company

on the Warsaw stock exchange which brought additional USD 20 million equity.

Corporate FP&A and IT Director (2003-Sep’2006), Limassol, Cyprus

Led financial management, planning and analysis of all business operations. Managed IT infrastructure and

development of the ASBIS group. Reported directly to CFO and CEO. Served as a member of the Management Board of

the company. Managed a staff of 9 direct reports.

o Created “Economic Profit Projection” model and introduced new set of KPIs with emphasis on ROCA and EVA.

Implemented this model throughout ASBIS as a basis for budgeting and a business management tool.

o Developed and implemented costing model which provided actual cost and gross profit by sales transaction .

Resulted in better decision making at all levels due to real time nature and ease of access.

o Managed implementation of the new ERP system. More than 20 offices were successfully moved to the new

system within an 18 month target which resulted in over 30% increase in operational efficiency.

o Designed and implemented new model that provided profitability and performance information by product

line and market segment. Model directly supported senior management in developing corporate strategies

and led to decrease of old inventory level and capital usage by more than 10%.

o Built consolidated forecasting model which was utilized to build three-year projections including sensitivity

analysis. Designed, developed, and implemented model to forecast volume, product mix, and margins by

subsidiary and consolidated. Used by the management at all levels as the basis for the budget preparation.

Corporate Treasury Manager, Analysis and Reporting (2001-2003)

Managed cash flow from subsidiaries, prepared operational reports to manage working capital and its components

throughout the group, developed cash flow analysis, liaised with financial institutions to finance growing working

capital needs, managed FX risks. Reported to CFO. Managed staff of 2 direct reports.

“DIFOR” TRADING COMPANY, Minsk, Belarus 1996-2000

Leading reseller of sporting goods in Belarus with several retail shops in Minsk and its region.

Financial Director

Performed company financial analysis, business forecasting, and cash flow management.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, IL 2005

Master of Business Administration with Honors

Concentrations in Finance and Economics

BELARUSIAN STATE ECONOMIC UNIVERSITY, Minsk, Belarus 1997

Diploma (equivalent to U.S. Master of Science) with Honors

Concentrations in Accounting and Finance.

BELARUSIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Minsk, Belarus 1992

Diploma (equivalent to U.S. Master of Science) with Honors

Concentrations in Information Technology.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Excellent IT knowledge, highly proficient with MS Office and experienced with Hyperion, SAP and SAP BW

US Citizen

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