Mariia Stelman
@mariiastelman
Financial officer and strategy consultant driving compliant budgets and profitable club growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Financial Officer and Strategy Consultant focused on building precise budgets, forecasting, and financial controls that help organizations make confident, fast decisions. Since June 2023, I’ve spearheaded the creation of seasonal/monthly budgets totaling <€30M while maintaining agile planning across departments.
I’m proud of delivering compliance outcomes that unlock opportunity—maintaining 100% compliance with UEFA and FIFA FFP criteria so clubs stay eligible for European competition without financial penalties. I also negotiate player contracts and sponsorship deals, improving total revenue by 20% while keeping the wage-to-turnover ratio within sustainable limits.
My approach blends finance with cross-functional strategy: I’ve restructured tax obligations from €4M to €600K in under 24 months, embedded long-term financial sustainability through optimized capex planning and cost discipline, and supported stadium development via financial modelling, feasibility, and investment structuring. I’ve also delivered zero-based budgeting and centralized cash management for a €10M+ operating budget, partnering across legal and strategic planning to align decisions end to end.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Financial Officer & Strategy Consultant
Pafos FC
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years)
Spearheaded creation of seasonal/monthly budgets totaling under €30M, delivering precise forecasting and agile financial controls across all departments. Maintained 100% UEFA/FIFA FFP compliance, negotiated contracts and sponsorships to increase total revenue by 20%, cut tax liabilities from €4M to €600K in under 24 months, and grew net profitability by 10% through capex planning and cost discipli
Strategic Consultant
SBS Consulting
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Developed business strategies to optimize client operations, delivering tailored strategy recommendations across engagements between 2021 and 2023.
Financial Officer
Rodina FC
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Orchestrated a full financial overhaul by implementing zero-based budgeting and centralized cash management for a €10M+ operating budget. Brokered performance-based player and staff contracts to reduce fixed salary commitments while maximizing ROI on squad investments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CFA Institute
CFA Program (Level I), Finance
CFA Program Level I candidate, planned for 2026.
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
BSc Programme in International Relations, International Relations
2019 - 2023
Completed a parallel BSc program in International Relations through HSE, supporting studies from 2019 to 2023.
NRU HSE
Bachelor of Science, International Relations
2019 - 2023
Parallel BSc Programme in International Relations at NRU HSE (2019–2023).
University of London (UoL)
BSc International Relations, International Relations (Business and Economic)
2020 - 2023
Earned a BSc in International Relations with a specialization in Business and Economic.
Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Certificate in Financial Modelling & Valuation, Financial Modelling & Valuation
Completed a Certificate in Financial Modelling & Valuation through CFI.
Union of European Football Associations
Legal Aspects of Football, Legal Aspects of Football
Completed training focused on the Legal Aspects of Football with UEFA.
University of London
Bachelor of Science, International Relations (Business and Economic)
2020 - 2023
BSc International Relations with a specialization in Business and Economic (2020–2023).
CFI (Corporate Finance Institute)
Certificate in Financial Modelling & Valuation, Financial Modelling & Valuation
Certificate in Financial Modelling & Valuation from CFI.
UEFA
Legal Aspects of Football, Football Legal Aspects
Training focused on the legal aspects of football under UEFA.
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