Nenad Petrovic
@nenadpetrovic
Experienced finance professional with a passion for strategic financial management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned financial leader with over 21 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and planning. My career has been marked by a commitment to delivering compelling results and driving collaboration across teams to achieve organizational goals. I have a proven track record of optimizing processes, implementing strategic initiatives, and leading teams to success.
In my current role as Finance Manager at Mitros Fleischwaren, I have improved reporting efficiency and accelerated planning processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. My experience includes managing teams, overseeing financial operations across multiple markets, and implementing cost optimization strategies that enhance financial decision-making. I am passionate about fostering team development and turning financial professionals into proactive business partners.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Finance Manager
Mitros Fleischwaren
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Improved reporting efficiency, accelerated planning processes, and performed profitability analysis to make informed decisions. Developed and implemented cost optimization strategies to improve financial decision-making.
Head of Controlling
Perutnina Ptuj-Topiko
Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)
Redesigned reporting processes, shortened lead times, and improved management insights. Improved analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial models to drive strategic improvements.
Area Finance Lead
Pfizer
Dec 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Acted as the business finance lead for the Hospital Business Unit, overseeing financial operations across multiple markets. Performed thorough calculations for business cases and ensured positive profitability of the Business Unit.
Finance Controller/Finance Business Partner
Pfizer
Jan 2013 - Nov 2019 (6 years 10 months)
Worked closely with the Rare Disease Business Unit Lead to develop annual and long-term operating plans, rolling forecasts, and regular actual vs. budget reports. Successfully supported the Business Unit’s above-budget performance for four consecutive years.
Financial Controller
Porto Montenegro
Oct 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 2 months)
Generated monthly financial reports comparing actual to budget and accompanying analytics. Configured, integrated, and managed the ERP system, trained users, and implemented automation of company approval procedures.
Financial Controller
Thyssenkrupp Elevators
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (11 months)
Provided regular periodic financial reporting to the Group for multiple markets and prepared annual budgets and rolling medium-term forecast files. Established Hyperion-based reporting and budgeting files.
Financial Controller
La Fantana
Apr 2007 - Jan 2010 (2 years 9 months)
Prepared regular reporting of actual vs. budget for the Group, as well as annual budget and long-term forecast. Supervised the accounting department and was responsible for the local internal control system.
Audit Manager/Country Manager
Confida Audit
Mar 2005 - Mar 2007 (2 years)
Managed the entire operation and staff in Serbia, reporting directly to group partners. Acquired new customers and negotiated contract terms.
From Audit Trainee to Senior A
EY
Apr 2000 - Feb 2005 (4 years 10 months)
Worked as an intern and junior staff in on-site audit work. As a senior audit staff, modeled audit analyses of complicated production processes and wrote audit reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
ACCA Qualification Candidate, Accountancy
Pursued the ACCA Qualification, focusing on professional accountancy. This involved rigorous study in financial management, auditing, and taxation.
Belgrade University, Faculty of Economics
Master of Science, Foreign and Local Trade
Completed a Master of Science degree with a major in Foreign and Local Trade. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and international business practices.
Association of Accountants and Auditors of Serbia
Certified Accountant, Accounting
Obtained certification as a Certified Accountant, demonstrating proficiency in accounting principles and practices. Further advanced to become a Certified Public Accountant.
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