Alexandra Popoff Email & Phone Number

Paris, Fr

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Utilized my expertise in aggregating and processing large datasets to generate precise outputs and automate these processes. This was accomplished across various high-impact projects, including the development of a new cash-flow management system, the redesign of the budgetary framework, or the creation of financial modelling tool to analysed real-estate investment.Leveraged diverse datasets to design a dynamic, customised cash-flow forecast and management tool. The tool incorporated a forward-looking view over a six-month period, categorising all actual and potential cash in and outflows based on risk, priority, and mandatory nature.(Project: “Development of a CF Management Tool”)Redesigned the budgetary framework by implementing a two-pronged approach: assigning specific worksheets to operational managers and utilizing PowerQuery to aggregate data into a consolidated version.(Project: “Redesigned of the budgeting process”)Worked extensively on a fundraising project, with task ranging from preparing accounting and analytical datasets to creating a data pack in view to conducting a profitability analysis of each site. I also produce various follow-up analyses to answer diverse questions from investors on updated projection figures, sales KPIs, client contracts, logistics costs, and renovation figures analysis, among others.(Project: “Capital Raising Operations”)Successfully participate in the first-ever year-end close process conducted internally, utilising a new ERP system. Responsible of various accounting cycles, including revenue, expenses, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets,The tools developed during this project were integrated in the monthly-end close process to streamline & increase the efficiency of this process, decreasing the time require from weeks to just 4 days.(Project: “End-to-End Year-End Accounting Closing” & "Streamlining End-of-Month Close Process")

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Created multiple financial databases and established the reporting and forecasting system within the company. Spearheaded the full-cycle implementation of NetSuite, and post-launch development with the aim of incorporating internal processes directly into the ERP.Developed a comprehensive forecasting tool using the sales and contract database to project revenue for the next 24 months. Automated data importation and contract modelling using Power Query.(Project: “Development of an Automated Revenue Projection Tool for Financial Forecasting”)Implemented a comprehensive weekly reporting system, integrating data from various sources. Developed customised dashboards for managerial activities. Published a weekly group sales activity report, and conducted gap analysis with the approved budget and the previously publish report.(Project: “Design of a weekly reporting system”)Created a monthly reporting system for the management team, including key aggregate analysis, budget comparisons, and business unit segmentation.(Project: “Design of a monthly reporting system”)Spearheaded the full-cycle implementation of the ERP Netsuite within the organisation, from:• Initial proposal to final execution & facilitated business process workshops,• Prepared master data for clients, suppliers, and items, and transactional & accounting data,• Developed tools for data import, conducted extensive testing, and prepared import files to reduce implementation risk, • Documented the entire process, including data transformation and conformity testing.(Project: Netsuite end-to-end implementation)Performed further development in view to integrate into Netsuite the company internal process for:• Supplier creation & validation process (project),• Supplier & client notice management (project),• Dashboard to manager supplier financial information (project).

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Led various project aimed at revamping the production, control, and analysis of financial and commercial data within the company.Define the reporting system and the key variables that should be tracked consistently across all financial datasets with the aim to harmonize data across all transactions (accounting, budget, reporting …). This includes:• Top level: Business Unit & Sites,• Categorize income & expense flow by their types, purposes and frequency.(Project: "Definition of the reporting system & ruleset")Conducted a comprehensive review of the 2020 General Ledger, identifying:• Necessary accounting corrections to journal entries for the Accounting Department,• Applied the newly defined analytical guidelines to the transactions,• Performed an audit of the Fixed Asset Register, applying analytical data to each line (BU & Site).Oversaw the audit and revamp of the CRM system (Sellsy). This involved leading a comprehensive overhaul of the system to enhance data quality and user roles, streamline reporting processes, and expand CRM utilization across business units, all while ensuring data accuracy.(Project: "CRM audit & system revamp - Sellsy")Developed a user-friendly, no-code business planning tool to analyse modelling projects:• Modelled cash flow and profitability using 72 project-related inputs across 8 categories and 50 variables related to company structure and economic environment,• Allow for comparable scenario analysis,• Applicable to both existing and new projects, facilitated easy input and comparison. (Project: "Designed of a financial modelling tool to analyse the company investments")Overall, these projects have been instrumental in setting the stage for the transformation of how financial and commercial data is produced, controlled, and analyzed within the company.

Paris Area, France

Was in charge of the financial analysis of a takeover target and also participated in the development of the strategy & organisation of the company.Performed the financial audit & analysis of a takeover project:• Created a financial model to analyse the 11 sites of the target in order to modelized its cash flow, profitability, and valuation• Audited the data room documents to assess any missing information or potential risks factors• Conducted a financial analysis and risk assessment of the project and presented my recommendations to the CEO, CFO, and CSO• Collaborated with the CEO and our lawyer to work on the LOICoordination of the company legal aspects with the lawyer (development of the legal structure, management of existing litigation, …)Management of the accounting, social & legal aspects of 2 Real Estate Non-Trading Companies

Master’S Degree, Finance, Gpa: 3.58 & Award: 2Nd Class Honours, Grade 1

Core competencies • Financial modelling – relative valuation & DCF model pricing, sensitivities & scenario analysis using Monte Carlo.

Master'S Degree, Corporate Finance, Grade: 17.45/20 - First Class Honours: Valedictorian

Activities and Societies: Member of the "Open House Day" society for the school. I actively participated in the preparation of the event.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Specialism In Finance

Finance: • Finance (grade A), Accounting (grade A) • Derivative (grade A), Credit Risk Management (grade: B), Financial Risk Management.