Andrii

Andrii Krasnoshchokov
Strategic Finance Leader & Controller
Kyiv, Ukraine | [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)]

SUMMARY
Strategic Finance Leader with over 20 years of progressive experience building and scaling financial operations for large multinational corporations (Halliburton), Big 4 consulting (EY, Deloitte), and defense-adjacent operations in high-stakes environments (The HALO Trust). Proven track record in corporate finance, FP&A, robust internal controls, and managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
Specialized in establishing financial infrastructure and ensuring rigorous compliance with government defense funding protocols, international accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP), and complex institutional grants (USAID).
Adept at managing cross-border supply chain finance and optimizing liquidity across diverse tax jurisdictions, including the UAE, UK, Netherlands, Poland, and Cyprus. Uniquely positioned for the Defense Technology (MilTech) and Deep Tech sectors, combining extensive corporate finance expertise with a foundational academic degree in Theoretical Physics to bridge complex R&D processes with sustainable financial models.
CORE COMPETENCIES & IMPACT
FP&A, R&D & Manufacturing Finance: Development of scalable financial models, variance analysis, and implementation of predictive analytics for cost optimization, CAPEX planning, and exact cost accounting for dual-use technology production.
Defense Contracting, Funding & Compliance: End-to-end management of complex grant life cycles (USAID), strict adherence to government/defense funding protocols, Ministry of Defense (MoD) procurement compliance, and successful passage of external/internal audits.
Cross-Border Finance & Supply Chain Liquidity: Managing international cash flows, optimizing cross-border payments for critical supply chains, developing liquidity forecasting models during market volatility, and executing financial restructuring to support sustainable global expansion.
Data-Driven Leadership & ERP: Creation of real-time financial dashboards in Power BI and leading cross-functional teams to automate reporting for executive leadership and board members.
Global Operations & Stakeholder Management: Fluent in English and proficient in Arabic, with extensive experience in cross-cultural stakeholder negotiations, facilitating international partnerships, and managing compliance across diverse regulatory environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The HALO Trust Ukraine | Kyiv, Ukraine Country Finance Manager | June 2025 – Present
• ERP & Heavy Asset Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end NetSuite ERP implementation (go-live Jan 2026) to integrate financial reporting with field operations and heavy equipment tracking in a high-risk environment.
• Defense-Adjacent Financial Strategy: Directed the financial strategy and strict compliance for multi-million-dollar, government-backed security and clearance programs as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
• Institutional Grant Lifecycle: Managed the full financial lifecycle of complex institutional contracts, ensuring strict adherence to international donor requirements, MoD-adjacent funding protocols, and procurement standards.
• Risk & Compliance Restructuring: Architected and restructured the regional finance division into specialized units (Compliance, Accounting, Financial Management, Internal Audit) and designed robust internal controls tailored for volatile operational environments.
Ernst & Young (EY) | Kyiv, Ukraine Finance, Capital Funding and Restructuring Manager | May 2025 – June 2025
• Liquidity & Crisis Management: Led a rapid response project developing robust cash flow forecasting models and immediate cash-generating opportunities to stabilize operations in a volatile market.
• Capital Restructuring & M&A Strategy: Contributed to comprehensive business turnaround plans, prioritizing value creation and advising on the financial restructuring required for sustainable capital structure.
• Stakeholder Value Preservation: Acted as a key intermediary between management and financial stakeholders, analyzing viability and recovering value amidst significant operational challenges.
DAI Global LLC, USAID Economic Resilience Activity | Ukraine Senior Finance and Operations Manager | January 2022 – April 2025
• Government Compliance & Funding: Tracked foreign taxes and managed financial operations in strict compliance with USAID requirements and complex government funding protocols.
• Operational Finance & Reporting: Managed banking relationships, reviewed project cost data, conducted regular cash flow analysis, and maintained financial status reports for large-scale resilience projects.
• Audit Readiness & Internal Controls: Managed preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring accounting policies were strictly aligned with GAAP, federal regulations, and the Field Operations Manual.
Deloitte USA & Deloitte Ukraine | Ukraine Corporate Governance & Internal Audit Consultant | 2021
• Governance Frameworks (USAID Project): Drafted bylaws and prepared legislative amendments, establishing robust corporate governance frameworks essential for state-level and institutional compliance.
• Forensic & Risk Audit: Led internal audit and forensic services teams across diversified industries, identifying and mitigating critical financial and operational risks.
Halliburton; Oil Energy Services | Ukraine Finance Manager Ukraine | 2019 – 2021
• Large-Scale Operational Finance: Directed regional financial operations with $200 million in revenue, supporting complex field services, heavy-equipment deployment, and hardware logistics.
• Supply Chain & Working Capital: Optimized working capital, operating income, and controllership to ensure uninterrupted deployment of technical assets and field operations.
• Contractual Negotiations: Led commercial and operational finance negotiations for high-value procurement contracts, vendor management, and technical service agreements.
Dubai Company "Click Aviation Network" | Ukraine Head of Finance Division, Ukraine | 2017 – 2019
• Aviation & Cross-Border Finance: Headed and controlled the activities of the Finance Division in Ukraine, managing complex international relationships with vendors, accounting companies, clients, and banks.
Brain Ware IT | Ukraine Finance Officer | 2016 – 2017
• Tech/Software Financial Operations: Oversaw billing, payment, and collections processes within the IT sector, managing daily operations of QuickBooks and Xero software to maintain financial data integrity.
OTP Bank | Ukraine Head of Finance, Valuation and Assessment Department | 2014 – 2015
• Asset Valuation & Capital Modeling: Created sophisticated DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) and Capitalization rate valuation models, ensuring IFRS valuations for critical reporting, accounting, and audit purposes.
Bank of Cyprus | Ukraine Chief Appraiser | 2010 – 2013
• Industrial Asset Valuation: Valued large-scale assets, businesses, and property complexes, conducting core finance market analysis.
NOTABLE PROJECTS IN POWER BI
• Operational Efficiency Dashboard: Developed a comprehensive financial dashboard integrating data from multiple sources, providing real-time insights into financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Predictive Cost-Saving Analytics: Implemented a predictive analytics model to forecast sales trends and identify potential cost-saving areas, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational costs.
• Executive KPI Reporting: Created an interactive report for senior management to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and make data-driven decisions, improving overall project management efficiency.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv – Theoretical Physics.
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv – Finance, Honored Degree.
• Bogomolets National Medical University – Therapeutic Care.
• Certifications: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic, Average score 7.5; Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC).
LANGUAGES
• English (Fluent), Ukrainian (Native), Russian (Fluent).
• Arabic (Proficient).
• Spanish (Acquiring).