Chief Financial Officer

Sergiy Novikov

• **************@*****.*** • 561-***-****

Professional Summary

Dynamic finance executive with over 20 years of experience in financial leadership across international markets. Proven track record in strategic financial planning, ERP implementation, investor relations, and corporate acquisitions for global enterprises. Skilled in establishing robust reporting systems, optimizing internal controls, and preparing companies for IPOs and acquisitions.

Professional Experience

Pulsar Expo • Prague, Czech Republic • Current

Responsibilities include:

Establishing a Budgeting and Reporting system for a group of companies in 3 countries.

Company valuation for listing and transaction management.

Preparation of the company for listings on several exchanges.

Creating a Financial and Operating strategy for a group of companies.

ERP review and implementation (SAP and Microsoft 365).

Switching from external provider to in-house reporting.

Chief Financial Officer - Texas Industrial Choice • Lubbock, Texas • 2023 – 2024

Key Achievements:

Set up Reporting and Budgeting Systems for a group of companies.

Managed loan origination and administration.

Formed a Financial Strategy for a group of companies.

Designed and administered KPIs.

Established internal controls, capex reporting, and inventory control systems.

Conducted ERP system design and assessment.

Executive Director - Team Harbour • Geneva, Switzerland • 2014 – Present

Venture Capital Investment IT/Software Development:

Software development company with 100+ employees.

AI-based platform; latest valuation $50M.

Benelux payment platform; valuation €140M.

Brokerage Business Tools Platform; valuation $10M.

Remote Communications Platform; valuation $50M.

Energy Distribution Monitoring Platform; valuation $7M.

Chief Financial Officer - METINVEST HOLDING Ltd • Ukraine, Italy, US, UK, Bulgaria • 2006 – 2014

Responsibilities:

Managed financial departments and processes for the Holding, with 9 direct reports and 30+ enterprises.

Prepared the company for an IPO.

Formulated and controlled financial strategies of the Holding.

Led ERP implementation and corporate planning across the Holding.

Directed 7 acquisitions in Eastern Europe, Italy, and the US.

Chief Financial Officer - PJSC Azovstal • 2004 – 2006

Achievements:

Managed financial departments with 1,100+ people, covering various functions.

Developed financial reporting, planning, and control systems.

Led ERP system (SAP R/3) implementation and internal control services.

Collaborated with foreign investors to attract new funds.

Education

Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management • Master of International Management • Summer 2001

University of Cincinnati • Master of Business Administration, Finance & International Business • 1993 – 1995

Kharkiv State University • Master of Arts in Foreign Languages • 1988 – 1993

Qualifications & Certifications

CFA - Passed Level III in 2002 (first-time passes).

Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) - Qualified in 1999.

Accredited Senior Appraiser - Passed Exams.

Extensive proficiency with ERP implementations, particularly SAP.

Languages

Ukrainian (Native); English, Spanish, Italian, Russian (Fluent); German, French, Croatian, Portuguese, Polish, Slovene (Conversational); Czech, Latvian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Catalan (Basic)

Additional Information

Black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do, competitive chess player, ice hockey enthusiast, and soccer player.

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