Vsevolod

VSEVOLOD VILCHYNSKYY
Finance Executive | Financial Strategy | Operational Excellence

Leipzig, Germany | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)| [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
International CFO with 15+ years of experience leading financial transformation in fintech, logistics, e-commerce, and
manufacturing across EU and CIS markets. Proven track record in building finance functions from scratch, stabilizing
turnaround situations, supporting fundraising and M&A, and scaling operations in regulated environments. Strong
expertise in IFRS, GAAP, ERP implementations, treasury, and cross-border corporate governance. Based in Germany,
targeting senior finance leadership roles in DACH and international groups.

CORE COMPETENCIES
●​ Financial Leadership & CFO Office Management ●​ M&A Support, Due Diligence, Valuation Support
●​ Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Budgeting, ●​ Taxation, Audit, Internal Controls & Regulatory
Forecasting (IFRS, HGB, US GAAP) Compliance (EU, DACH, CIS)
●​ Cash Flow Management, WC Optimization, Treasury ●​ Group Reporting, Consolidation, Management
●​ Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Scenario & Reporting, KPI Frameworks
Sensitivity Analysis ●​ Cross-Functional & International Team Leadership
●​ ERP & Finance Systems Implementation (SAP FI/CO, ●​ Fintech Regulation, Licensing, Compliance & Risk
Odoo, 1C, Consolidation Tools) Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Relocation & Executive Market Integration (DACH / EU)
Leipzig, Germany​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 09/2024 – Present

Strategic relocation to Germany with focus on language acquisition, regulatory environment (HGB, EU tax, payroll) and
positioning for senior finance roles in the DACH market.

●​ Completed CFO project in Barcelona and relocated to Germany for long-term EU integration.
●​ Intensive German language training (B1 level, DTZ exam preparation).
●​ Familiarization with German accounting (HGB vs IFRS), payroll, social security, works council environment, and
corporate governance practices.
●​ Selective advisory support, market research and preparation for senior finance roles in DACH and EU.

CFO (Project-based)
FixDeal | Fintech SaaS Startup | Barcelona, Spain ​ ​ ​ 06/2023 – 09/2024

Project-based engagement to build the finance function from scratch, establish budgeting and reporting, and support
fundraising and EU fintech licensing.

●​ Built finance function from scratch for a high-growth AI-driven and blockchain-based trading platform.
●​ Developed dynamic forecasting models supporting fundraising and investor relations.
●​ Led acquisition of financial licenses in EU jurisdictions.
●​ Created internal control policies and reporting standards compliant with fintech regulations.
CFO (Fixed-term Crisis Stabilization Assignment)
Kolorit Paints -Tikkurila | Paint Manufacturing | Kyiv, Ukraine ​ 05/2022 – 04/2023

●​ Managed €30M+ annual revenues with full responsibility for finance, accounting, and compliance.
●​ Reduced operational costs by 15% through strategic sourcing and process automation.
●​ Led VAT audit with 100% compliance and implemented tax optimization measures.
●​ Developed 12-month rolling forecast and variance analysis system across departments.

CFO
Yakaboo.ua | E-commerce | Kyiv, Ukraine​ ​ ​ ​ 04/2021 – 05/2022

●​ Restructured pricing strategy, improving gross margin by 6%.
●​ Implemented automated accounting/reporting systems, reducing monthly closing time by 40%.
●​ Designed KPI dashboard for product profitability and CAC/LTV tracking.
●​ Managed cash flow during scaling and marketing expansion phase.

CFO
Nova Poshta Logistics | Fulfillment & Warehousing | Kyiv, Ukraine​ 02/2019 – 04/2021

●​ Oversaw financial operations of €35M+ logistics business with 500+ employees.
●​ Directed Warehouse ERP integration across three divisions, standardizing financial reporting.
●​ Led negotiations with banks, securing €5M in working capital credit lines.
●​ Introduced central treasury model, improving liquidity by 25%.

CFO
Fresh Black | Coffee Roasting Company | Kyiv, Ukraine​ ​ ​ 01/2016 – 01/2019

●​ Set up accounting and financial planning processes in a fast-growing craft production company.
●​ Designed product cost model, enabling margin analysis and pricing optimization.
●​ Supported B2B channel expansion with scenario-based financial models.

CFO / COO / Head of Representative Office
UMS Aero | Air Cargo Services | Kyiv, Ukraine / USA​ ​ 02/2008 – 09/2015

●​ Directed operations and finance for an air cargo logistics firm with multinational presence.
●​ Led financial restructuring post-crisis, reducing overhead by 20%.
●​ Opened and managed the UA branch, handling compliance and financial reporting.
●​ Coordinated fleet lease financing and implemented US GAAP-based reporting.

EDUCATION

Master’s in International Financial Management
Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman | 2007

Master’s in Computer Systems Engineering
National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”| 2005

LANGUAGES
English — C1 (Professional Fluency)​ German — B1+ (in Progress to B2)​ Ukrainian — Native