MPMaja Petrovic
@majapetrovic1
Senior finance and controlling expert delivering process optimization and cash-flow insights.
SerbiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior finance professional with 20 years' experience in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and cash flow management. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and improving forecasting accuracy.
Throughout my career I have implemented reporting automation in Excel and SAP, reducing reporting cycle time and enabling faster, more accurate decision-making. I consistently provide monthly cash flow insights to executive leadership to improve liquidity management.
I have led and mentored teams, simplified complex financial concepts for stakeholders, and improved team analytical capabilities. My industry experience spans automotive and IT, with hands-on work in treasury, commercial controlling, and performance analysis.
I offer consulting, FP&A, and Excel training services, and I am open to remote and flexible senior-level engagements where I can optimize processes, mentor staff, and deliver measurable financial improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Expert in Finance and Controlling
SEE DIGITAL doo
Jan 2019 - Mar 2025 (6 years 2 months)
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, forecasts, and actuals while delivering up to 15% cost savings through reporting optimization and automation and providing strategic cash flow insights to CFO/CEO.
Commercial Controlling Manager
FCA Serbia
Jan 2016 - Jan 2019 (3 years)
Led a team of 3 in managing commercial financial performance, improved budget alignment and reporting efficiency, and delivered profitability analysis for commercial activities reporting to the CFO.
Commercial Controlling Specialist
Fiat Automobili Srbija
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Managed trade receivables analysis and dealer network risk assessment, prepared budgets and forecasts, increased forecast accuracy by 20% and reduced overdue receivables.
Commercial Controlling Specialist
FIAT Automobili Srbija
Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 (1 year)
Analyzed dealer receivables and credit risk, defined pricing and fleet calculations, and prepared KPI, P&L, budget and forecast reports to monitor sales performance.
Treasury Specialist
Zastava Auto d.o.o.
Jan 2005 - Jan 2010 (5 years)
Managed bank guarantees, L/Cs and payment transactions, implemented e-banking, controlled liabilities and introduced cost-saving initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UEUniversity of Kragujevac, Faculty of Economics
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
1999 - 2005
Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at the Faculty of Economics, focusing on business and financial fundamentals from 1999 to 2005.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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