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Maureen Chelangat

@maureenchelangat1

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Ambitious, data-driven finance professional specializing in commercial finance and controller responsibilities.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I seek a controller or commercial finance role where I can drive financial planning, improve profitability, partner with cross-functional teams, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

I am an ambitious, data-driven finance professional with proven experience leading commercial finance activities across FMCG markets. I have driven financial forecasting, gross margin improvement, trade spend management, and management reporting at regional and local levels, delivering measurable profitability gains and actionable business insights.

Proactive and hands-on, I excel at cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, demand planning, and general management to align commercial strategies with financial goals. I bring strong analytical skills, advanced Excel and PowerBI competency, SAP experience, and a continuous improvement mindset that improves processes and supports strategic decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Commercial Finance Controller

Haleon

Jul 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 8 months)

Led weekly sales forecasting and gross margin analysis for BENELUX, improving profitability and delivering trade spend reporting to support strategic decisions and compliance with internal financial governance.

Financial Forecasting Management Reporting Business Partnering SAP Power BI Advanced Excel

Finance Controller

L'Oréal

Aug 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 3 months)

Managed full P&L and monthly management reporting, led gross margin optimization initiatives that increased profitability by 5%, and presented financial performance to key stakeholders.

P&L management Financial Reporting Management Reporting Advanced Excel SAP Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence Analyst

L'Oréal

Jun 2016 - Jul 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Analyzed market trends and business performance to provide strategic recommendations and collaborated with marketing to optimize marketing spend and ROI.

Market Analysis Data Analysis BI Reporting ROI SQL Power BI Excel

Local and Emerging Markets Assistant

L'Oréal

May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year)

Planned and executed promotions for local and emerging markets, ensuring promotional profitability and positive brand impact.

Trade Promotion Management Cross Functional Collaboration Excel Marketing Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Strathmore University

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

Activities and societies: Member of Rotary International

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce focused on commerce and business disciplines, supplemented by extracurricular involvement including Rotary International.