Irina Pascu
Finance & Operations Manager
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About
As a Finance & Operations Manager, I bring years of experience in financial analysis, project management, forecasts, and operations management for top-tier clients. as Microsoft, Starbuks, and Fortive. I excel at time management, documentation, and organizational skills, ensuring processes run smoothly and reporting remains clear and reliable. My ability to balance multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail enables me to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic initiatives.
Passionate about operational excellence, I like to build bridges between different departments to lead to effective business solutions, fostering growth and efficiency. People describe me as an optimistic and accurate person. I have sharp eyes for details and strong analytical, verbal and communication skills.
I am accessible, eager to learn and experienced with communicating complex matters throughout an organization on all levels. My leadership style can be described as open and transparent with a good eye for the social aspects.
Experience
Finance & Operations Administrator- WA Unit - Capgemini
(2019-05)
- Managed end-to-end project administration and billing processes, from setting up projects to their closure, ensuring accurate financial reporting as well.
- Analyzed Work-in-Progress (WIP) data to enhance financial forecasting and strategic planning.
- Served as the main approver for expense reports and timesheets, maintaining accurate allocation of time and expenses.
- Assisting AR/AP specialists as needed, especially for aging items and difficult reconciliations.
- Manage relationships with Clients and Vendors through proper communication and promptly answers to their inquiries.
- Familiar with Oracle ERP, Coupa, Ariba, Exostar and Microsoft e-billing platforms.
- Actively involved in coordinating administrative tasks during moving the offices, organizing corporate social events;
- Acting occasionally as Executive Assistant to CxO leaders.
Financial Administrator (NW Region) - DLR Group
(2017-08 - 2018-12)
- Setup new projects and maintained existing projects information to include fees, contracts, and consultants.
- Reviewed and analyzed financial details of projects to ensure accurate billing.
- Prepared, processed and reviewed billable and non-billable items and compliance with contract terms.
- Prepared and processed vendor and sub-contractors invoices.
- Prepared expense reports and mileage reports.
- Performed reconciliations for customer accounts, vendor accounts and bank accounts.
- Provided financial & accounting reports to Project Managers, Client /Sector Leaders as needed.
- Prepared 6-month projections and monitored them to ensure profitability goals.
- Assisted A/P and A/R Specialist as needed.
- Processed client and consultant contracts by project (AIA compliance).
Finance & Administration Director - Mood Media
(2002-02 - 2016-10)
- Reviewed and prepared monthly management accounts and quarterly statutory accounts for reporting to CFO.
- Implemented and supervised Intercompany invoicing.
- Prepared and analyzed intercompany reconciliations across different countries, currencies and cost centers.
- Analyzed, examined and interpreted variances and trends.
- Performed process analysis and communicated recommendations to management.
- Prepared monthly business review with commentary for presentation in executive meeting,
- Prepared analysis of annual budget and reforecast.
- Monitored and overseen the flow of cash and financial instruments.
- Coordinated administrative aspects of Operations Department to include negotiating contracts with suppliers, provide yearly revision of terms and conditions.
- Negotiated and maintained a good relationship with the Landlord and Facility Management company.
- Developed new organizational practices regarding purchase orders and expense reports.
- Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and international travel arrangements for Finance Directors during the Finance Meetings held in Romania.
- Managed travel and expense reports for Finance Meetings and distributed the charges through several Business Units.
Financial Assistant - FREYROM SA
(2001-06 - 2002-02)
- Responsible for daily banking operations and updating of cashbook register; reconcile records with accounting software;
- Updated invoice registered and ensuring invoices are paid when due.
- Prepared purchase orders and expense reports.
- Opened, sorted and distributed incoming messages and correspondence.
- Purchased and maintained office supply inventories and adhered to budgeting practices.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management, General - Conservatoire national des arts et métiers - CNAP
Bachelor's Degree - International Business - The Bucharest University of Economic Studies
