Vsevolod

VSEVOLOD VILCHYNSKYY
Finance Executive | Financial Strategy | Operational Excellence

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Results-driven finance executive with 15+ years of leadership in multinational environments across fintech,
e-commerce, logistics, and manufacturing. Proven ability to scale financial functions from the ground up, optimize
operational costs, implement robust control frameworks, and drive sustainable growth. Adept at working in matrix
structures, managing cross-border teams, and aligning financial strategies with long-term business goals. Strong track
record in ERP rollouts, capital structuring, and navigating regulatory landscapes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

●​ Strategic Financial Leadership ●​ M&A Support & Due Diligence
●​ Budgeting & Forecasting (IFRS, GAAP) ●​ Taxation, Audits & Compliance (EU & CIS)
●​ Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization ●​ Cross-Functional Team Management
●​ Financial Modeling & Business Planning ●​ KPI Design & Financial Analytics
●​ ERP Implementation (SAP, Odoo, 1C) ●​ Fintech Licensing & Regulatory Strategy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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

Engaged on a project basis to build the finance function from the ground up and prepare the company for a fundraising
round. Over a 12-month engagement, established end-to-end financial infrastructure, implemented budgeting and
reporting processes, and led EU fintech licensing efforts.

●​ 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)
Farby Kolorit | Paint Manufacturing | Kyiv, Ukraine​​ ​ 05/2022 – 04/2023

Brought in during the early phase of the war in Ukraine to ensure business continuity and stabilize the finance function
of a €30M+ manufacturing company. Led emergency cash flow planning, restructured reporting processes, and
implemented cost-saving initiatives that improved EBITDA by 15%. Served as interim CFO during the crisis period.

●​ 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

Joined to modernize finance operations and enhance profitability during a high-growth period. Introduced KPI-driven
financial reporting, automated accounting processes, and restructured pricing models.

●​ 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
Nuare | 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

MSc in International Financial Management
Kyiv National Economic University | 2007

BSc in CAD Drafting & Design Technology
National Technical University of Ukraine 'KPI' | 2005

LANGUAGES
●​ English — C1 (Professional Fluency)
●​ German — A2-B1 (Conversational)
●​ Ukrainian — Native