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Gergana Draganova

@gerganadraganova

Project assurance consultant at Hitachi Solutions Europe who managed software projects and refined requirements for a customer portal.

Bulgaria

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At Hitachi Solutions Europe, I managed software implementation and optimisation projects within €250k budgets and provided PMO support on larger projects across the UK and Germany. I worked with client product owners to refine requirements and acceptance criteria, including for a customer portal.

I used AzureDevOps to monitor user stories and project activities, and facilitated delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. I also managed RAID items and reported on project budgets, plans and status.

Earlier, I worked in financial analysis, fund services and accounting. At Experian, I prepared budgets and forecasts and analysed variances; at Coca Cola HBC, I handled cost accounting and analysed pricing and cost drivers.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Project Assurance Consultant

Hitachi Solutions Europe

Nov 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 2 months)

Managed software implementation and optimisation projects within €250k budget and provided PMO support for larger projects up to €1M across the UK and Germany. Identified and managed RAID items, partnered cross-functionally with stakeholders, and facilitated project delivery using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Azure DevOps Microsoft Project Jira Agile Waterfall Stakeholder Management Budget Management PMO RAID BPMN Microsoft Visio

Financial Analyst

Experian

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Conducted monthly financial planning and analysis for a business unit, oversaw month-end accounts closing, and tracked project revenue. Prepared budgets and forecasts, provided analysis of deviation drivers, and presented results to senior management.

Financial Planning Analysis Budgeting Forecasting P&L Accounting Stakeholder Management

Lead Depositary Support Officer

Apex Fund Services

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Led depositary oversight of funds and investment administration services, monitored cash flow and asset ownership, and ensured compliance with regulations. Oversaw workflow between junior team members and acted as point of contact for the head of department.

Fund Administration Compliance Cash Flow Management Team Leadership Regulatory Compliance

GA Expert Accountant, Costing and Profitability

Coca Cola HBC

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Owned end-to-end cost accounting financial closing activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and contributed to timely submission of financial statements. Conducted detailed analysis of standard and transfer price calculations and performed variance analysis to identify cost drivers.

Cost Accounting Financial Closing Balance Sheet Reconciliation Variance Analysis Transfer Pricing Financial Reporting

Financial Accounting & Alliance Coordinator

Coca Cola HBC

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Oversaw and improved Market-to-Cash processes within the Austrian business. Acted as key liaison between Bulgaria-based business and finance department in Vienna, eliciting and documenting business processes.

Market to Cash Process Improvement Stakeholder Management Business Process Documentation

Collections & Disputes Accountant

Coca Cola HBC

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)

Managed aged debt and open balances on clients' accounts, resolved disputes, and participated in Accounts Receivable and Credit Management processes. Collaborated with AR, AP, and credit management teams to facilitate workflow and increase client satisfaction.

Accounts Receivable Credit Management Dispute Resolution Debt Collection Client Relations