Maryna

MARYNA SHAMONINA
EXPERT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Finance professional with 20+ years of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, and management reporting within
international and IT-driven environments.
Strong analytical background with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data, investigate variances (including FX-
driven movements), and clearly explain financial performance to senior stakeholders.
Highly experienced in building automated reporting and analytical solutions from scratch using Power BI and Power Query.
CIMA part-qualified (F1 Financial Reporting passed).

CORE SKILLS
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) |Budgeting & Forecasting Support | Plan vs Actual & Variance Analysis |
Foreign Exchange (FX) Analysis & Forecasting Support | Management & Performance Reporting | KPI Analysis &
Financial Insights | Financial Controls & Reporting Consistency | Business Partnering (Analytical / Advisory) |
Reporting Automation & Process Improvement | Advanced Excel skills for financial data analysis | Strong
experience with data transformation and visualization tools (Power Query, Power BI) | International / Regional
Reporting | Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

CIMA Part-qualified (F1 Financial Reporting passed)
Specialist Degree in Labour and Commercial Law Oct 2004 - Jun 2007
IAPM, Kyiv, Ukraine
Master’s Degree in Accounting and Audit Sept 2002 - Jun 2003
National University of Food Technologies, Kyiv, Ukraine
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Sept 1998 - Jun 2002
National Aviation University, Kyiv, Ukraine

WORK EXPERIENCE
Power Query Instructor / Course Author (Parallel Activity) Sept 2025 - Nov 2025
Online
Designed and delivered an original Power Query course
Conducted live online training sessions and webinars
Taught data transformation and automation techniques with practical business focus
Supported students throughout the learning process and continuously improved course materials.

Expert financial controller | Tietoevry
May 2025 - Dec 2025
Remote
Worked closely with finance partners and business stakeholders across multiple regions
Prepared and consolidated monthly management reporting for regional offices
Analyzed financial and KPI data to support regional performance reviews
Created Power BI reports focused on plan vs. actual comparison and performance monitoring
Ensured alignment and consistency of reporting standards across regional entities
Supported colleagues through knowledge sharing and analytical guidance.

Expert financial controller | Infopulse Jun 2022 - May 2025
Remote
Supported budgeting and forecasting processes through detailed plan-vs-actual analysis and variance
investigation
Performed in-depth variance analysis, identifying key drivers behind financial deviations and clearly
explaining results to management and regional stakeholders
Built management reporting and analytical dashboards from scratch using Power BI and Power Query,
significantly improving transparency and data accessibility
Delivered regular KPI and performance analysis to support business decision-making
Partnered with senior stakeholders as a finance subject-matter expert, providing clear explanations of
financial results and trends rather than owning budget decisions
Ensured consistency and comparability of financial reporting across regions
Mentored colleagues and shared best practices in reporting automation and financial analysis

Senior financial controller | Infopulse Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
Hybrid
Supported management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes through analytical input and
variance analysis
Delivered detailed financial analysis to support operational and management decisions
Worked closely with business units on cost monitoring and performance analysis
Developed automated analytical reports and dashboards using Power BI and Power Query
Strengthened visibility of AR/AP positions and financial risks through improved reporting
Shared best practices and supported junior colleagues in reporting and analysis.

Financial controller | Infopulse Jan 2016 - Jun 2020
Onsite
Supported management reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Performed plan vs. actual variance analysis and monitored AR/AP
Ensured accuracy of payment documentation and bank/cash reconciliations
Prepared monthly financial summaries and management presentations
Provided ad-hoc financial support and analysis for department managers
Optimized financial reporting by building automated reports using Power Query.

EARLY CAREER IN ACCOUNTING & FINANCE | VARIOUS COMPANIES
Onsite 2000 - 2015
Career progression from Accountant to Financial Controller
Strong foundation in accounting, payroll, taxation, and financial control
Experience in budget control, cost monitoring, and management reporting
Exposure to GAAP-based reconciliations and international reporting.

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Award for Outstanding Contribution to Company Development, Infopulse (2020)
CIMA Financial Reporting (F1) (2019)
Certified Accounting Practitioner (CAP) — regional professional accounting qualification (2015)

LANGUAGES
Ukraine (native)
English (upper intermediate)
Italian (beginner)