Iulian Floristean

 Iulian Alexandru Floristean 28 Whitfield Crescent, Shrewsbury, SY3 8FD- •-https://ro.linkedin.com/in/floristean-iulian-454a1657 Personal statement Business Analyst with great experience in Finance Systems, Finance data integration, and Commercial Finance involving senior management stakeholders (Finance Execs and CFO). Highly analytical, deadline-driven, oriented to deliver long term solutions and excellent customer service. Key Skills Strong knowledge of data management, data modelling, process analysis and improvement (Lean Six Sigma), project management (Agile and Waterfall) Strong knowledge of financial and business analysis (including commercial finance) Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting and forecast and modelling end to end financial reporting cycle Strong knowledge of risks policies and procedures Strong experience in stakeholder management (including Finance Director/CFO) Proficiency in MS Dynamics (General Ledger, Reporting, Accounts Payable/Receivable),SAP (General Ledger, Reporting, Projects Accounting), Oracle (General Ledger, Reporting, Accounts Payable/Receivable), Jira, Confluence, IBM risk system (GRACE), Hyperion Financial Management, Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and good VBA and SQL knowledge. Good communication skills in French, both written and verbal Medium communication skills in German, both written and verbal Employment History Monument Re Group, London (September 2021 - Present) Business Process Analyst - Permanent Saved 2 days/month on Journal posting process by implementing automated checks using VBA logic Created, implemented, and documented Finance Small Change process by identifying and understanding As Is process and analysing process steps to determine To Be process Implemented and documented checklists and troubleshooting guideline for MS Dynamics Proposed various improvements around MS Dynamics operational efficiency to reduce complexity of master data change process and maximising Finance utilisation by exploiting system functionalities Represented Finance as Finance systems/process consultant for different projects around data transformation/data migration, acting as a liaison between Finance, IT and Project Management, organizing and leading workshops/trainings, monitoring solution development and delivery, documenting and potentially executing UAT, and coordinating potential escalations AXA Health member of AXA Group, Tunbridge Wells (April 2021 – September 2021) Finance Systems Senior Analyst - Contract Successfully led IFRS17 project delivery by reviewing change documentation and business requirements, documenting, and coordinating Finance testing, implementing adequate testing controls (test scripts documentation and evidence) following AXA Group standards and policies Liaised with senior management stakeholders (directors and C levels) to ensure they get regular updates around project progress and risks, and to escalate potential issues to upper levels Coordinated delivery of other projects from Finance Transformation portfolio, negotiated deadlines and gave constructive feedback on projects requirements ReAssure member of Swiss Re group, Telford (March 2016 – April 2021) Finance Governance Partner Successfully implemented ca. 50 new controls and new process documentation for IFRS reporting as part of IPO process, by analysing Finance processes with stakeholders from all management levels and by collaborating with internal/external auditors Increased controls efficiency level from Medium to High by leading first line risk defence in Finance with focus on aligning controls design and operational effectiveness to company’s standards. Increased Finance Control Related Behaviour (doubled the number of self-raised issues/incidents per year), by training Finance managers to align their knowledge on issues/ incidents definition and risk system, and by promoting good behaviours. Facilitated company’s directors’ decisions to reduce Financial Reporting Risk (FRR) in their area, by organizing quarterly forums, preparing and presenting various MI reports (risks/controls behaviour trends, audit findings, new risk standards and methodologies). Facilitated CFO and Finance Executives identification of new risks in their area and obtained their agreement on the management actions, by organizing monthly meetings, preparing and presenting the Finance risk dashboard (Heat map). Successfully addressed the risk of End User Applications (EUAs) against financial reporting by identifying ca. 80 missing controls on Finance EUAs and implementing the management action plan. Reduced execution of risks/controls reporting from 2 weeks to 3 days by creating automated calculation spreadsheets and graphs. Finance Systems Analyst Successfully managed different migration/transformation projects in Finance (Data Centre migration, Cash Management, Guardian migration) ensuring milestones completion within the deadlines, by analysing Finance processes and requirements, identifying key activities and systems impacted, leading Finance testing and working closely with IT management to address the gaps identified Successfully implemented Business Continuity Plan for Finance, improving senior management understanding around the plans for different emergency scenarios (including pandemics). Reduced Small Change process duration from 1 year to 3 months, by close interaction with stakeholders from Finance and IT to understand the E2E process, identifying the gaps and implementing a new working methodology (Agile) and tools (Jira, Confluence). Decreased Finance Systems workload saving 12 days per year, by simplifying incident recording procedure (including implementation of incident log tracker). Reduced user errors in Finance Systems (EBS Oracle) and improved users’ knowledge on Finance processes by running Finance Knowledge and Skills training programme. Rationalized large volumes of Finance master data (Accounts, Entities, Cost Centres, etc.) and mapping tables by creating new changing rules and documenting Finance processes using these data. Proactively encouraged interaction between Finance and IT by organizing workshops or meetings to validate critical issues and solution architecture Facilitated IT solutions by providing impact assessment and leading UAT. Voyagecare, Lichfield (December 2015 – February 2016) Commercial Accountant - Contract Supported Commercial Finance Manager driving negotiations with Local Councils, by implementing a cost analysis methodology for different business scenarios. Improved reporting timing by developing new functionalities in costing database. Ensured accuracy and consistency in the reporting process by liaising with different teams and key business contacts (HR, AP, FP&A, Account Executives). Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services, Bucharest (April 2007 – November 2015) EMEA Finance Reporting Systems & Tools Lead Recommended operational improvements based on execution of Impact Assessments, to reduce frequency and impact of Finance Systems issues and to ensure a stable Finance reporting environment. Managed a good quality of testing cycles, by creating and leading test plan in Finance and by working with IT when developed new scripts. Represented 1st line support for issues in Finance Systems (SAP, Hyperion), raising escalations and working close with IT management to implement remediations. Finance Analyst Specialist Facilitated Region Finance Manager decisions on UK enterprise services by managing following reporting activities: five years budget, variation analysis, month end reporting of US/UK GAAP, monthly balance sheet reconciliation. Ensured continuously accuracy and completion of financial consolidation (Balance Sheet and P&L), by ongoing interaction with stakeholders from different functions, detailed analysis and advance planning of the tasks. Finance Analyst Facilitated Finance Delivery manager understanding and taking decisions on delivery services and costs by running following reporting activities: variation analysis, month end reporting, monthly balance sheet reconciliation. Ensured continuously accuracy and completion of cost reporting by ongoing interaction with stakeholders from different functions, detailed analysis and advance planning of the tasks. ECO Global Deals Team Leader Helped Finance management to understand process/systems gaps by acting as Subject Matter Expert in the following areas: deal set-up & administration, order management, accounts payable and accounts receivable, invoicing, financial consolidation Reached ECO team targets by monitor KPIs for month end close activities, plan necessary resources to support daily operations, prioritizing team’s tasks, motivating the team and encouraging teamwork. ECO Global Deals Project Controller Reached KPIs for month end reporting, by ensuring accuracy and completion of following activities: deal set-up & administration, order management, accounts payable and accounts receivable, invoicing, financial consolidation. Euler Hermes Financial Services, Bucharest (November 2005– April 2007) Credit Analyst Assistant Ensured accuracy and completion of clients’ ratings by updating their scorecards and credit limits in the Scorecard tool, based on the recommendations coming from Commercial Credit Department. Ensured completeness of Accounts Receivable activities, by taking billing activities and analysing clients’ payments on a regular basis. Local company in Bucharest (November 2002– November2005) Junior Accountant Performed different tasks in Accounting department with focus on: billing, month end close reconciliations, cash flow analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Education CNFPA, Bucharest Certification for Advanced French level (C1) - “Communication en français” Academy of Economic Studies, Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems, Bucharest Master Diploma “International Accounting’’ University Nicolae Titulescu, Faculty of Finance, Banking & Accounting, Bucharest Economist Diploma Hobbies & Interests Enjoy reading French fiction novels to be able to maintain my proficiency level. Keen to organize team lunches or team sport events (football games) to improve collaboration between colleagues from different functions in the company. Willing to spend time with my family, traveling or practicing different sports (running, football, swimming, basketball).