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Skills:Financial Modeling & Analysis, Budgeting, forecasting

MBA Intern FP&A 06/2024 - 08/2024
Mattel, El Segundo, CA United States
Industry: oy manufacturing and family entertainment
MBA candidate with strong financial acumen and strategic thinking, honed through FP&A experience at Mattel. Proven track record in transforming complex financial structures, leading cross-functional initiatives, and delivering data-driven insights to senior leadership. Passionate about driving impact through financial modeling, operational efficiency, and business storytelling.
• Led the transformation of 350+ GBT Business Centers by realigning 15+ GBU classifications, reducing redundant budget centers by 40% and establishing a streamlined framework for a seamless 2026 transition • Spearheaded financial modeling and strategic analysis for a new national tentpole concept; developed a 3-year plan projected to drive a 15% increase in shipments for top U.S. retailers and presented recommendations to senior leadership--
Finance Manager 08/2021 - 07/2023
Novartis, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Industry: armaceutical and biotechnology
Finance leader with hands-on experience driving strategic growth and operational excellence in emerging markets. At Novartis, led the financial launch and commercial expansion in Uzbekistan, boosting revenue by 55% and net income by 12%. Developed localized financial models, implemented cost-saving strategies across CIS countries, and built a 16-member cross-functional team to establish a fully operational local office.
• Analyzed product portfolio mix to reduce inventory surplus, increase sales of popular products, and established a specific financial models for Uzbekistan market, resulting in a 12% increase in net income • Led the establishment of local office by providing strategic guidance to CFO, Legal and Marketing managers on budgeting and operational processes, ensuring on-time and on-budget opening and operations • Developed budget system and financial strategy to mitigate $600K plug of Emerging Markets of Commonwealth of Independent States countries that decreased overhead costs by 10% per year • Conducted review and analysis of Novartis' Global policies and developed and implemented local financial and travel expense policies for Uzbekistan, that boosted financial efficiency by 70% • Headed a 16-member, cross-functional team of marketing, administrative, and DRA departments, for establishing Novartis’ s commercial operations in Uzbekistan that increased the revenue by 55%--
Sr. Finance Consultant 11/2018 - 07/2021
PWC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Industry: Consulting
Delivered impactful cost optimizations by renegotiating vendor contracts and reducing monthly overhead by 15%. Strengthened cash flow through in-depth AR analysis, recovering $50K by resolving payment discrepancies and bad debts.
• Renegotiated vendors’ prices for services by analyzing departments’ fixed and variable costs and profitability and reduced monthly overhead cost by 15% • Assessed the accounts receivable aging report by identifying payment discrepancies and bad debts that led to an influx of $50K to the company's bottom line--
Finance consultant 09/2015 - 10/2018
PWC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Industry: Consulting
Improved operational efficiency by implementing automation tools, cutting processing time by 30% and boosting accuracy by 40%. Led onboarding and mentorship of 3 new hires, enhancing team productivity, accelerating ramp-up, and fostering a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Implemented automation tools (pre-coded Excel spreadsheets and Project Management software) to streamline back-office operations and reduced processing time by 30% and increased accuracy by 40% • On boarded and supervised 3 new hires and helped increase productivity and accelerate learning resulting in enhanced job satisfaction and positive contributions to the overall team and company culture--
Sr. Financial Analyst 02/2014 - 08/2015
PWC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Industry: Consulting
Standardized reporting formats and centralized data storage, reducing reporting time by 60% and improving cross-departmental access. Introduced process innovations, including a payment calendar, that enhanced financial planning, minimized delays and costs, and boosted overall operational efficiency.
• Developed and standardized the format of reports, organized and centralized data storage for easy access by multiple departments that resulted in a reduction of reporting time by 60% • Conducted a review of departmental processes, devising three innovative solutions, including a payment calendar, which alleviated financial planning challenges, reduced delays, and costs, and improved overall operational efficiency--

UNIVERSITY OF WORLD ECONOMY AND DIPLOMACY 09/2006 - 06/2011
Tashkent, , Uzbekistan
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Intenational Economic Relations
• Honors: Full tuition scholarship (both degrees) • Leadership: University Leadership Award (MA), Faculty Award for Scholarly Activities (BA) • Membership: “Young Professional Economists”, Red Cross volunteer, “Kamolot” (public youth movement) volunteer

Rufiya Shamsutdinova