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LINA TOFAN
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST | IFRS REPORTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING
Delft, the Netherlands · [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») · [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») · LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Senior finance professional with 10+ years of experience across financial analysis, reporting, accounting and planning in international business environments. Currently responsible for IFRS reporting at Nippon Seiki Europe B.V., providing monthly and quarterly financial insights to headquarters and senior management. Experienced in annual financial statements, budgeting, rolling sales forecasts, variance analysis, audit support and J-SOX controls. Recognised for dependable close execution, sound analytical judgement and effective collaboration across functions.
CORE EXPERTISE
IFRS and management reporting · Month-end / quarter-end close · Annual financial statements · Budgeting and rolling forecasts · Actual vs. plan analysis · Financial modelling · Audit and J-SOX support · Internal controls · Process improvement · Team coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Financial Analyst
Nippon Seiki Europe B.V. | the Netherlands · 1 June 2023 – Present
• Lead monthly and quarterly IFRS reporting for headquarters and company top management, delivering accurate results and clear performance commentary.
• Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate supporting schedules and documentation for the annual audit.
• Support J-SOX activities and annual audit procedures, helping maintain effective financial controls and reliable audit evidence.
• Prepare annual budgets and rolling sales forecasts, translating business inputs into financial plans.
• Analyse actual results against budget and forecast, explain key deviations and provide decision-useful insights to management.
Assistant Accountant
4You Accountancy & Audit | Delft, the Netherlands · May 2022 – May 2023
• Processed accounting transactions and managed invoicing, accounts payable and accounts receivable with a focus on accuracy and timely completion.
• Completed daily, monthly and annual accounting routines, reconciliations and month-end / year-end close activities.
• Prepared rolling financial forecasts, working-capital and gross/net trading analyses, and annual financial statements for affiliated entities.
• Supported audits and tax-adviser requests, and maintained compliance with internal procedures and external requirements.
Financial Analyst
Bukovel (largest ski resort in Eastern Europe) | Kyiv, Ukraine · April 2021 – March 2022
• Monitored revenue, cash flow and investment performance and provided financial analysis to support management decisions.
• Improved bookkeeping and reporting processes, strengthening the quality and consistency of information produced by the Financial Administration team.
• Prepared financial insights for business reviews and assessed the economic efficiency of proposed projects.
• Led a team of eight in automating the reporting system, assigning work according to team members’ skills and experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | CONTINUED
Financial Analyst
Arterium Pharmaceutical Corporation | Kyiv, Ukraine · May 2019 – March 2021
• Managed monthly, quarterly and annual close activities and delivered management reports to agreed deadlines.
• Supported short- and long-term planning cycles, including budgeting, and monitored key indicators such as net sales, net margin, marketing investment and cost structure.
• Calculated closing inputs, including transfer prices and standard costs, and carried out ad hoc analysis for Sales, Project Management and Supply / Procurement.
• Led and coordinated project teams on ERP implementation, budget automation and related finance improvement initiatives.
Business Analyst
Ascania Group of Companies | Kyiv, Ukraine · June 2018 – May 2019
• Prepared performance analyses and presentations by business unit and brand, covering sales, net margin and cost structure.
• Updated monthly actual-versus-target reporting, tracked risks and opportunities, and monitored margin trends by business unit, product and brand.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and supported business reviews with Sales, Marketing, Production and Procurement.
Senior Specialist
Alfa-Bank Ukraine | Kyiv, Ukraine · July 2016 – June 2018
• Advised customers on international payment cards and serviced card, current and deposit accounts in local and foreign currencies.
• Processed payment documents and domestic and foreign-currency transactions, including SWIFT and Western Union, in line with regulatory requirements.
Plastic Cards Service Department Specialist
UkrSibbank, BNP Paribas Group | Kyiv, Ukraine · April 2012 – July 2016
• Maintained cardholder records, generated account statements and advised clients on card accounts.
• Applied consistent card-service procedures in line with internal regulations, supporting service quality and operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
Master’s Degree, International Economics
Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kyiv · 2010–2011
Bachelor’s Degree, International Economics with English Language Proficiency
Kyiv National Economic University named after Vadym Hetman, Kyiv · 2006–2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
IFRS, KPMG · June–August 2019 | 1C Accounting and Chief Accountant, Cursor Training Centre, Kyiv · February–July 2018
Internship: Finance Department, National Securities and Stock Market Commission, Kyiv · January–June 2011
SYSTEMS & TOOLS
Infor LN · Exact Globe · Exact Synergy · DocBits · Microsoft Excel
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English and Polish
Work authorisation: Authorised to work in the Netherlands · Driving licence: Category B