Serg Samoilenko

Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in FP&A, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting, including 5+ years leading finance functions in international organizations. Experienced in international distribution and retail businesses, working with multi-entity and multi-currency operations, dealer networks, and large-scale projects within the Mercedes-Benz ecosystem. Strong finance generalist background combining financial planning, business analytics, process improvement, management reporting, finance systems transformation, and decision support.

Particularly interested in roles that blend financial planning, business partnering, and analytics to drive business performance and support sustainable growth.

Finance Manager / CFO at Autocapital-Azerbaijan (2018-01 – Present)

Led finance for Mercedes-Benz distribution and retail operations in Azerbaijan, supporting multiple legal entities, multi-currency transactions, vehicle sales, after-sales services, and spare parts businesses.

• Owned budgeting, forecasting, financial controlling, management reporting, cash flow planning, liquidity management, and financing activities.
• Supported executive decision-making through financial analysis, profitability assessments, business cases, and scenario planning.
• Partnered with headquarters, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and operational leadership to ensure financial governance and business performance.

Deputy Head of Controlling Department (FP&A & Accounting) at AUTOCAPITAL (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Supported budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for vehicle, spare parts, and after-sales operations.
• Monitored business performance through profitability analysis, KPI tracking, and variance analysis across key business areas.
• Prepared management reports and analytical materials for local management and headquarters decision-making.
• Supported inventory, working capital, and cash flow monitoring for distribution operations.
• Participated in manufacturer reporting processes and financial performance analysis of distribution activities.
• Collaborated with accounting, sales, after-sales, and operational teams to improve reporting quality and business transparency.

Deputy Head of Controlling Department (FP&A & Accounting) at UKRAVTO Group (2010-01 – 2017-12)

• Participated in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Conducted financial and operational performance analysis across business units
• Performed variance analysis and cost control
• Prepared management reports and analytical materials for management decision-making
• Collaborated with accounting teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data
• Developed and monitored internal controls and financial procedures

Head of Control and Audit Department at UKRAVTO Group (2010-01 – 2017-12)

• Managed internal audit and control processes across business units
• Conducted operational and financial audits
• Identified operational inefficiencies and reduced operational losses
• Developed and implemented internal control procedures
• Prepared audit reports and recommendations for management
• Led and coordinated audit activities across departments.

Auditor at UKRAVTO Group (2010-01 – 2017-12)

• Conducted financial and operational audits
• Evaluated financial statements and internal processes
• Identified risks and control gaps
• Prepared audit reports with actionable recommendations.

Master's Degree in Accounting and Audit – Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University